NFL power rankings: Arizona Cardinals don't move after Week 4 loss to Giants

The Arizona Cardinals concluded the season with a 1-3 record after a 36-24 defeat to the New York Giants on Week 4. Despite dropping three consecutive games, the team maintained its ranking at No. 26 in the NFL power rankings, as determined by NFL.com's Nick Shook. The offense delivered competitive performances in two of its first three games, including the first two drives against the Giants.

However, the Cardinals' inability to score late in the game has eroded the reporter's confidence in the team. The defense showed promise early on but has since struggled, allowing over 30 points in three straight games and over 30 points in nine of their last 13 games. The team's defensive coordinator, Nick Rallis, continues to lead the defense, and the results remain unchanged.

Two positive signs for the defense included two takeaways and four sacks of Jameis Winston, but no player on the roster has accumulated more than 1.5 sacks. The Cardinals' only win currently appears less impressive, with the Los Angeles Chargers currently at 0-4. The Cardinals face the Detroit Lions in Week 5, who have scored 31 points three times and 26 points in a recent loss.

The Lions currently sit at No. 16 in the Week 5 power rankings. As the NFC West, the San Francisco 49ers lead the rankings at No. 1 with a 4-0 record, followed by the Seattle Seahawks at No. 3 with a 3-1 record. The Los Angeles Rams are 13th, remaining steady after a comeback win against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Arizona Cardinals' ranking remains unchanged at No. 26 after the Week 4 loss to the Giants.