Arizona enters 2025 with playoff aspirations after a computer-simulated run that projects a 9-8 regular season, Kyler Murray delivering efficient nights and Marvin Harrison Jr. taking a notable leap. The defense, healthy and improved, could swing from mediocre to a sneaky top-10 unit if injuries stay in check. The Cardinals snag a wild-card spot, beat Atlanta 35-14, then bow to Minnesota in the divisional round, underscoring a path where offense and defense both find the right stride at the right time.