It hasn't been smooth sailing for the Cardinals recently.Arizona has fallen down the NFL ladder over the past few years. Once seen as one of the league's more promising rosters, Kyler Murray's injury coupled with mismanagement from former general manager Steve Keim and former head coach Kliff Kingsbury has brought the Cards to the cellar of the league's table.A reprieve doesn't look on the horizon any time soon. Arizona endured another miserable campaign, winning just four games on the year. That resulted in acquiring a top-tier talent former Ohio State wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. Neverthele s, the roster is still scrawled with holes all over it, limitations that could easily be exposed in one of football's most competitive divisions.So, just what will 2024 look like for Cardinals fans? Pleasure? Pain? A little bit of both? The Sporting News examines the Cardinals' slate in 2024.BUY NOW: Raheem Layne Jersey Tickets for every Cardinals game in 2024 now availableArizona Cardinals schedule 2024The Cardinals' schedule was unveiled as part of the NFL's schedule release on Wednesday, May 15.Home:Bears, Lions, Patriots, Jets, Commanders, Chargers, Rams, 49ers, SeahawksAway: Packers, Vikings, Dolphins, Bills, Panthers, Rams, 49ers, SeahawksWeekDateOpponentTime (ET)TVTickets1Sept. 8at. Bills1:00 p.m.CBS2Sept. 15vs. Rams4:05 p.m.FOX3Sept. 22vs. Lions4:25 p.m.FOX4Sept. 29vs. Commanders4:05 p.m.FOX5Oct. 6at. 49ers4:05 p.m.FOX6Oct. 13at. Packers1:00 p.m.FOX7Oct. 21 (Mon.)vs. Chargers9:00 p.m.ESPN+8Oct. 27at. Dolphins1:00 p.m.FOX9Nov. 3vs. Bears4:05 p.m.CBS10Nov. 10vs. Jets4:25 p.m.CBS11Nov. 17BYE12Nov. 24at. Seahawks4:25 p.m.FOX13Dec. 1at. Vikings1:00 p.m.FOX14Dec. 8vs. Seahawks4:05 p.m.CBS15Dec. 15vs. Patriots4:25 p.m.CBS16Dec. 22at. Panthers1:00 p.m.FOX17Dec. 28/29at. RamsTBDTBD18Jan. 4/5vs. 49ersTBDTBDSixof the teams the Cardinals will face in 2024reached the playoffs in 2023, and three of those sides advanced beyond the first round, including the 49ers, who fell in last year's Super Bowl to the Chiefs.Arizona will clash with the Lions at home and the Packers, Dolphins, and Bills on the road.MORE: Cardinals strength of scheduleThe Cardinals' 2024 opponents went a combined 141-148 in 2023, a .488 winning percentage. That is tied for 24th strongest in the NFL.Cardinals prediction 2024Cardinals Super Bowl odds courtesy(+10000)Toughest tests:The Cards toughest bump in 2024 will come from their NFC West counterparts, the 49ers.San Francisco is as formidable as they come, having followed up an NFC Championship appearance in 2022 with a Super Bowl berth in 2023. With Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Fred Warner, there's no reason why the Niners can't return to football's promised land in 2024. That could prove a menacing sight for Arizonans.The Lions also figure themselves to be Super Bowl contenders next year. Much like their California counterparts, they'll expect to be besting the Cardinals, who project to be an average-to-below-average squad in 2024.The Bills, Dolphins, Rams, and Seahawks are also teeming with talent and very well could make a run to the postseason. As such, they'll four themselves heavily when they face off with a rebuilding Arizona side.Biggest breaks:The Cards find themselves down the NFL totem pole heading into the 2024 season. Fortunately, they'll face off with four sides the Patriots, Commanders, Vikings, and Panthers who are expected to suffer similar toils.Bottom line: The Cardinals are likely to be outmatched by their NFC West competition, lacking the sort of top-end talent and consistency needed to become a contender for postseason play. Kyler Murray enjoyed a solid, if unspectacular return to the field last season. One would reckon that he comes into next season closer to his peak performance levels.Will it matter, though? The Cards won four games last year. No matter how well Murray plays, it will be a challenge to justify his ma sive price tag, especially given the lack of production acro s the roster that surrounds him.Record prediction:5-12 Patrick Johnson Jersey