TAMPA BAY — The Arizona Cardinals are officially eliminated from playoff contention Sunday after falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20-17.
Nov 30, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) runs against Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat (10) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Cardinals kept the game close, but too many turnovers and a crucial missed 43-yard field goal in the third quarter let the game slip away.
A season defined by injuries, inconsistency and missed opportunities has now caught up to Arizona, and many fans have voiced their frustrations.
Cannot believe I had hope before the season. https://t.co/VQAtabaxnp pic.twitter.com/XPHmrw7QH8
— Matt Block (@Mattblock14) November 30, 2025
A real case can be made for this being the worst season of Arizona Cardinals football in 25+ years.
Embarrassing gaffs seemingly every week while breaking records based off ineptitude.
Couple that with disheartening messaging from decision makers and…yikes.
— Johnny Venerable (@JohnnyVenerable) November 30, 2025
The good news, I was already ready to be disappointed in the Cardinals, so no big deal. Sell the team.
— Pyrrhuloxia (@pyrrhuloxia93) November 30, 2025
Sep 21, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon on the sidelines during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
The elimination has added even more pressure on head coach Jonathan Gannon and the rest of the franchise’s leadership.
GG. bring Kyler Murray back
Fire Jonathan Gannon
Fire petzing
There’s no way we continue next year w these unprepared coaches.
Such an embarrassing team to be a fan off. Every week. It’s a let down. And for some reason. It’s always Kyler Murray’s fault
— AZ 爱 (@Gaara800) November 30, 2025
no chance Jonathan Gannon SHOULDN’T, be on the hot seat after the 2025 season https://t.co/m8l6Vuwo3P
— Justin  Mythic AZ (@ImMythicAZ) November 30, 2025
We gotta fire Jonathan Gannon and reset unfortunately. I like him but no way you can keep him
— Bootleg Kev (@BootlegKev) November 30, 2025
With playoff hopes gone, the Cardinals will continue to work through the remainder of the season but now face several pressing questions. What direction will leadership take? What does the future hold for quarterback Kyler Murray? How will the team retool for next year?
As questions continue to erupt and fans call for change, the Cardinals head into an offseason of evaluation while trying to finish the season on a strong note.
Nov 30, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Arizona Cardinals place kicker Chad Ryland (38) makes a field goal during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Cardinals return home to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2:25 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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