2007 NFC Divisional Playoff vs Rams
The Cardinals have been a member of the NFC West since 2002, and their 2007 NFC Divisional Playoff victory remains a landmark moment for the franchise.
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They are a member of the NFC West division in the National Football League (NFL). One of their most iconic playoff victories came in the 2007 NFC Divisional Playoff, played in January 2008, when they defeated the St. Louis Rams at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Quick Facts
- Date
- January 2008
- Venue
- University of Phoenix Stadium
- Location
- Glendale, Arizona
- Opponent
- St. Louis Rams
- Round
- NFC Divisional Playoff
- Result
- Cardinals Victory
Lore & Background
The Cardinals moved into the NFC West during the 2002 re-alignment, coming from the NFC East. Since joining the NFC West, the Cardinals have a record of 135–167–2 and a loss in Super Bowl XLIII, with a 3–3 playoff record as a member of the division. Their 2007 NFC Divisional Playoff win over the Rams was a highlight of their postseason history.
Reader's Guide
The Cardinals have appeared in a Super Bowl since the 2002 realignment (2008). They have made conference championship game appearances in 2008 and 2015. The team's overall record is 566–770–41, with a playoff record of 7–9.
Did You Know?
- The Cardinals are the only NFC West team not based in the Pacific Time Zone, though most of Arizona does not observe daylight saving time.
- Since the 2002 realignment, the Cardinals have won one division title (2008).
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