The Cardinals finished the 2014 season with an 11–5 record and were the #5 seed in the NFC. The 11 wins tied a Cardinals franchise record for most wins in a season. Arians led the Cardinals to a 9–1 start, best in the NFL, but injuries to starting quarterback Carson Palmer (who was 6–0 as the starter) and backup Drew Stanton, (who was 5–3 as starter) led to the Seattle Seahawks claiming the divisional title with a 12–4 record.
The Cardinals concluded the 2014 season with a 11–5 record and were ranked #5 in the NFC. The 11 victories equaled a Cardinals franchise record for most wins in a single season. Arians guided the Cardinals to a 9–1 start, the best in the NFL, but injuries to starting quarterback Carson Palmer (who was 6–0 as the starter) and backup Drew Stanton (who was 5–3 as starter) led to the Seattle Seahawks claiming the divisional title with a 12–4 record.