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1992 Phoenix Cardinals season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Phoenix Cardinals |
| year | 1992 |
| record | 4–12 |
| division_place | 5th NFC East |
| coach | Joe Bugel |
| off_coach | Jerry Rhome |
| def_coach | Fritz Shurmur |
| general manager | Larry Wilson |
| owner | Bill Bidwill |
| stadium | Sun Devil Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| pro_bowlers | CB Robert Massey |
| SS Tim McDonald | |
| P Rich Camarillo | |
| KR Johnny Bailey | |
| shortnavlink | Cardinals seasons |
SS Tim McDonald P Rich Camarillo KR Johnny Bailey
The 1992 Phoenix Cardinals season was the 73rd season the team was in the National Football League (NFL). The team matched their previous output of 4–12. The Cardinals failed to qualify to the playoffs for the tenth straight season.
Two of the Cardinals’ victories came at the expense of playoff-bound teams. Phoenix defeated the defending Super Bowl champion Redskins in week five, and in week nine, the Cards toppled the 49ers, who finished the regular season with the NFL’s best record of 14–2.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1992 NFL draft
The Cardinals selected the following players in the 1992 NFL draft.
Undrafted free agents
| Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|
| Rodenck Coleman | Tight end | Indiana |
| Doug Dutton | Defensive tackle | Indiana State |
| Bernard Edwards | Wide receiver | Ohio State |
| Robert Jackson | Wide receiver | Central State |
| Andy Kelly | Quarterback | Tennessee |
| Keith Rucker | Defensive tackle | Ohio Wesleyan |
| Kelly Sims | Cornerback | Cincinnati |
| Alphonso Taylor | Defensive tackle | Temple |
Personnel
Staff
- President – Bill Bidwill
- Vice president and general manager – Larry Wilson
- Director of pro personnel – Erik Widmark
- Director of college scouting – Bob Ackles
- Head coach – Joe Bugel
- Offensive coordinator – Jerry Rhome
- Running backs – Bobby Jackson
- Receivers – Ted Plumb
- Offensive line – John Matsko
- Defensive coordinator – Fritz Shurmur
- Defensive line – Ted Cottrell
- Inside linebackers/quality control – Mike Murphy
- Outside linebackers – Joe Pascale
- Defensive secondary – Jim Johnson
- Special teams – Pete Rodriguez
- Strength and conditioning – Bob Rogucki
Roster
47 active, 9 inactive, 5 practice squad
Preseason
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| [San Diego Chargers](1992-san-diego-chargers-season) | **W** 35–14 | 1–0 | Sun Devil Stadium | 28,298 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Chicago Bears](1992-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 20–17 | 2–0 | Sun Devil Stadium | 47,026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Seattle Seahawks](1992-seattle-seahawks-season) | **L** 10–17 | 2–1 | Kingdome | 51,007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at [Denver Broncos](1992-denver-broncos-season) | **W** 21–17 | 3–1 | Mile High Stadium | 66,743 |
Regular season
Schedule
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| September 6 | at [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1992-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **L** 7–23 | 0–1 | Tampa Stadium | 41,315 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199209060tam.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 13 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1992-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 14–31 | 0–2 | Sun Devil Stadium | 42,533 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199209130crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 20 | at **[Dallas Cowboys](1992-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 20–31 | 0–3 | Texas Stadium | 62,575 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199209200dal.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Bye* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 4 | **[Washington Redskins](1992-washington-redskins-season)** | **W** 27–24 | 1–3 | Sun Devil Stadium | 34,488 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199210040crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 11 | at **[New York Giants](1992-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 21–31 | 1–4 | Giants Stadium | 70,042 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199210110nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 18 | [New Orleans Saints](1992-new-orleans-saints-season) | **L** 21–30 | 1–5 | Sun Devil Stadium | 27,735 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199210180crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 25 | at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1992-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 3–7 | 1–6 | Veterans Stadium | 64,676 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199210250phi.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 1 | [San Francisco 49ers](1992-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **W** 24–14 | 2–6 | Sun Devil Stadium | 47,642 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199211010crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 8 | at [Los Angeles Rams](1992-los-angeles-rams-season) | **W** 20–14 | 3–6 | Anaheim Stadium | 40,788 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199211080ram.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 15 | at [Atlanta Falcons](1992-atlanta-falcons-season) | **L** 17–20 | 3–7 | Georgia Dome | 58,477 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199211150atl.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 22 | **[Dallas Cowboys](1992-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 10–16 | 3–8 | Sun Devil Stadium | 72,439 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199211220crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 29 | at **[Washington Redskins](1992-washington-redskins-season)** | **L** 3–41 | 3–9 | RFK Stadium | 53,541 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199211290was.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 6 | [San Diego Chargers](1992-san-diego-chargers-season) | **L** 21–27 | 3–10 | Sun Devil Stadium | 26,880 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199212060crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[New York Giants](1992-new-york-giants-season)** | **W** 19–0 | 4–10 | Sun Devil Stadium | 29,452 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199212120crd.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 20 | at [Indianapolis Colts](1992-indianapolis-colts-season) | **L** 13–16 | 4–11 | Hoosier Dome | 46,763 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199212200clt.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 27 | [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1992-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season) | **L** 3–7 | 4–12 | Sun Devil Stadium | 29,645 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199212270crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Game summaries
Week 1: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
First quarter
- TB – Ken Willis 40-yard field goal. Buccaneers 3–0. Second quarter
- PHO – Anthony Thompson 3-yard run (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 7–3.
- TB – Reggie Cobb 1-yard run (Ken Willis kick). Buccaneers 10–7. Third quarter
- TB – Ken Willis 45-yard field goal. Buccaneers 13–7.
- TB – Ron Hall 1-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Ken Willis kick). Buccaneers 20–7. Fourth quarter
- TB – Ken Willis 23-yard field goal. Buccaneers 23–7.
Top passers
- PHO – Timm Rosenbach – 12/22, 77 yards, INT
- TB – Vinny Testaverde – 14/25, 167 yards, TD Top rushers
- PHO – Johnny Bailey – 6 rushes, 35 yards
- TB – Reggie Cobb – 18 rushes, 70 yards, TD Top receivers
- PHO – Randal Hill – 7 receptions, 58 yards
- TB – Lawrence Dawsey – 6 receptions, 76 yards
Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
First quarter
- PHI – Roger Ruzek 33-yard field goal. Eagles 3–0. Second quarter
- PHI – Fred Barnett 17-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Roger Ruzek kick). Eagles 10–0.
- PHO – Ricky Proehl 10-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Eagles 10–7.
- PHO – Ernie Jones 46-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 14–10.
- PHI – Calvin Williams 10-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Roger Ruzek kick). Eagles 17–14. Third quarter
- PHI – Fred Barnett 73-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Roger Ruzek kick). Eagles 24–14. Fourth quarter
- PHI – Reggie White 37-yard fumble return (Roger Ruzek kick). Eagles 31–14.
Top passers
- PHI – Randall Cunningham – 17/22, 267 yards, 3 TD
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 17/29, 211 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
- PHI – Herschel Walker – 28 rushes, 115 yards
- PHO – Larry Centers – 1 rush, 28 yards Top receivers
- PHI – Fred Barnett – 8 receptions, 193 yards, 2 TD
- PHO – Randal Hill – 5 receptions, 109 yards
Week 3: at Dallas Cowboys
First quarter
- DAL – Michael Irvin 87-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Lin Elliott kick). Cowboys 7–0.
- PHO – Randal Hill 34-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Tied 7–7.
- DAL – Michael Irvin 41-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Lin Elliott kick). Cowboys 14–7. Second quarter
- DAL – Emmitt Smith 1-yard run (Lin Elliott kick). Cowboys 21–7.
- PHO – Greg Davis 22-yard field goal. Cowboys 21–10. Third quarter
- DAL – Michael Irvin 4-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Lin Elliott kick). Cowboys 28–10.
- PHO – Greg Davis 42-yard field goal. Cowboys 28–13. Fourth quarter
- DAL – Lin Elliott 29-yard field goal. Cowboys 31–13.
- PHO – Ivory Lee Brown 1-yard run (Greg Davis kick). Cowboys 31–20.
Top passers
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 28/43, 383 yards, TD
- DAL – Troy Aikman – 14/21, 263 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
- PHO – Ivory Lee Brown – 12 rushes, 31 yards, TD
- DAL – Emmitt Smith – 26 rushes, 112 yards, TD Top receivers
- PHO – Ernie Jones – 5 receptions, 78 yards
- DAL – Michael Irvin – 8 receptions, 210 yards, 3 TD
Week 5: vs. Washington Redskins
First quarter
- WAS – Ricky Sanders 19-yard pass from Mark Rypien (Chip Lohmiller kick). Redskins 7–0.
- WAS – Earnest Byner 9-yard run (Chip Lohmiller kick). Redskins 14–0. Second quarter
- WAS – Chip Lohmiller 33-yard field goal. Redskins 17–0. Third quarter
- PHO – Ivory Lee Brown 1-yard run (kick failed). Redskins 17–6.
- WAS – Earnest Byner 3-yard run (Chip Lohmiller kick). Redskins 24–6. Fourth quarter
- PHO – Robert Massey 31-yard interception return (Greg Davis kick). Redskins 24–13.
- PHO – Robert Massey 41-yard interception return (Greg Davis kick). Redskins 24–20.
- PHO – Larry Centers 9-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 27–24. Top passers
- WAS – Mark Rypien – 12/28, 258 yards, TD, 3 INT
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 21/31, 196 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
- WAS – Earnest Byner – 20 rushes, 73 yards, 2 TD
- PHO – Ivory Lee Brown – 10 rushes, 48 yards, TD Top receivers
- WAS – Gary Clark – 4 receptions, 106 yards
- PHO – Ernie Jones – 5 receptions, 52 yards
Week 6: at New York Giants
First quarter
- PHO – Ernie Jones 72-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 7–0.
- NYG – Rodney Hampton 63-yard run (Matt Bahr kick). Tied 7–7. Second quarter
- NYG – Jarrod Bunch 6-yard run (Matt Bahr kick). Giants 14–7.
- NYG – Ed McCaffrey 25-yard pass from Jeff Hostetler (Matt Bahr kick). Giants 21–7.
- PHO – Chris Chandler 1-yard run (Greg Davis kick). Giants 21–14. Third quarter
- NYG – Jeff Hostetler 16-yard run (Matt Bahr kick). Giants 28–14.
- NYG – Matt Bahr 32-yard field goal. Giants 31–14. Fourth quarter
- PHO – Johnny Bailey 7-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Giants 31–21.
Top passers
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 16/30, 209 yards, 2 TD. INT
- NYG – Jeff Hostetler – 9/17, 142 yards, TD Top rushers
- PHO – Ivory Lee Brown – 15 rushes, 47 yards
- NYG – Rodney Hampton – 21 rushes, 167 yards, TD Top receivers
- PHO – Ernie Jones – 6 receptions, 125 yards, TD
- NYG – Mark Ingram – 2 receptions, 40 yards
Week 7: vs. New Orleans Saints
First quarter
- PHO – Johnny Bailey 1-yard run (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 7–0.
- NO – Morten Andersen 52-yard field goal. Cardinals 7–3.
- PHO – Ernie Jones 7-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 14–3. Second quarter
- NO – Eric Martin 11-yard pass from Bobby Hebert (Morten Andersen kick). Cardinals 14–10. Third quarter
- NO – Dalton Hilliard 15-yard pass from Bobby Hebert (kick failed). Saints 16–14.
- NO – Quinn Early 59-yard pass from Bobby Hebert (Morten Andersen). Saints 23–14. Fourth quarter
- NO – Craig Heyward 6-yard run (Morten Andersen kick). Saints 30–14.
- PHO – Anthony Edwards 9-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Saints 30–21
Top passers
- NO – Bobby Hebert – 19/26, 355 yards, 3 TD, INT
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 19/30, 218 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
- NO – Craig Heyward – 6 rushes, 30 yards, TD
- PHO – Johnny Bailey – 9 rushes, 42 yards, TD Top receivers
- NO – Eric Martin – 8 receptions, 151 yards, TD
- PHO – Randal Hill – 4 receptions, 60 yards
Week 8: at Philadelphia Eagles
First quarter
- No scoring plays Second quarter
- PHI – Calvin Williams 40-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Roger Ruzek kick). Eagles 7–0. Third quarter
- No scoring plays Fourth quarter
- PHO – Greg Davis 34-yard field goal. Eagles 7–3.
Top passers
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 8/16, 118 yards, INT
- PHI – Randall Cunningham – 9/20, 121 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
- PHO – Johnny Bailey – 14 rushes, 55 yards
- PHI – Herschel Walker – 20 rushes, 112 yards Top receivers
- PHO – Randal Hill – 5 receptions, 76 yards
- PHI – Calvin Williams – 3 receptions, 65 yards, TD
Week 9: vs. San Francisco 49ers
First quarter
- No scoring plays Second quarter
- PHO – Randal Hill 4-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 7–0.
- PHO – Greg Davis 33-yard field goal. Cardinals 10–0. Third quarter
- PHO – Randal Hill 23-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 17–0.
- SF – Mike Sherrard 39-yard fumble return (Mike Cofer kick). Cardinals 17–7.
- PHO – Ricky Proehl 22-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 24–7. Fourth quarter
- SF – Ricky Watters 4-yard run (Mike Cofer kick). Cardinals 24–14.
Top passers
- SF – Steve Bono – 17/24, 222 yards, INT
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 19/33, 197 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
- SF – Ricky Watters – 7 rushes, 36 yards, TD
- PHO – Johnny Johnson – 26 rushes, 102 yards Top receivers
- SF – Jerry Rice – 6 receptions, 87 yards
- PHO – Randal Hill – 6 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TD
Week 10: at Los Angeles Rams
First quarter
- PHO – Greg Davis 21-yard field goal. Cardinals 3–0. Second quarter
- LA – Henry Ellard 33-yard pass from Jim Everett (Tony Zendejas kick). Rams 7–3. Third quarter
- PHO – Greg Davis 31-yard field goal. Rams 7–6.
- PHO – Johnny Johnson 6-yard run (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 13–7. Fourth quarter
- LA – Cleveland Gary 1-yard run (Tony Zendejas kick). Rams 14–13.
- PHO – Johnny Johnson 10-yard run (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 20–14.
Top passers
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 21/30, 224 yards
- LA – Jim Everett – 21/32, 248 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
- PHO – Johnny Johnson – 24 rushes, 91 yards, 2 TD
- LA – Cleveland Gary – 17 rushes, 55 yards, TD Top receivers
- PHO – Ricky Proehl – 9 receptions, 126 yards
- LA – Aaron Cox – 5 receptions, 74 yards
Week 11: at Atlanta Falcons
First quarter
- ATL – Andre Rison 30-yard pass from Billy Joe Tolliver (Norm Johnson kick). Falcons 7–0. Second quarter
- ATL – Norm Johnson 27-yard field goal. Falcons 10–0.
- PHO – John Jackson 5-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Falcons 10–7.
- PHO – Greg Davis 49-yard field goal. Tied 10–10. Third quarter
- No scoring plays Fourth quarter
- ATL – Andre Rison 7-yard pass from Billy Joe Tolliver (Norm Johnson kick). Falcons 17–10.
- PHO – Robert Massey 46-yard interception return (Greg Davis kick). Tied 17–17.
- ATL – Norm Johnson 35-yard field goal. Falcons 20–17.
Top passers
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 19/34, 261 yards, TD, 2 INT
- ATL – Billy Joe Tolliver – 16/24, 209 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
- PHO – Johnny Johnson – 12 rushes, 33 yards
- ATL – Steve Broussard – 16 rushes, 87 yards Top receivers
- PHO – Randal Hill – 4 receptions, 91 yards
- ATL – Andre Rison – 7 receptions, 87 yards, 2 TD
Week 12: vs. Dallas Cowboys
First quarter
- PHO – Larry Centers 2-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 7–0. Second quarter
- DAL – Lin Elliott 28-yard field goal. Cardinals 10–3.
- DAL – Jay Novacek 7-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Lin Elliott kick). Cowboys 10–7. Third quarter
- DAL – Alvin Harper 37-yard pass from Troy Aikman (kick failed). Cowboys 16–7. Fourth quarter
- PHO – Greg Davis 20-yard field goal. Cowboys 16–10.
Top passers
- DAL – Troy Aikman – 25/36, 237 yards, 2 TD, INT
- PHO – Timm Rosenbach – 10/17, 80 yards Top rushers
- DAL – Emmitt Smith – 23 rushes, 84 yards
- PHO – Johnny Johnson – 12 rushes, 45 yards Top receivers
- DAL – Alvin Harper – 5 receptions, 88 yards, TD
- PHO – Johnny Bailey – 3 receptions, 34 yards
Week 13: at Washington Redskins
First quarter
- PHO – Greg Davis 42-yard field goal. Cardinals 3–0.
- WAS – Ricky Sanders 13-yard pass from Mark Rypien (Chip Lohmiller kick). Redskins 7–3.
- WAS – Brad Edwards 53-yard interception return (Chip Lohmiller kick). Redskins 14–3. Second quarter
- WAS – Chip Lohmiller 32-yard field goal. Redskins 17–3.
- WAS – Chip Lohmiller 18-yard field goal. Redskins 20–3. Third quarter
- WAS – Earnest Byner 3-yard run (Chip Lohmiller kick). Redskins 27–3. Fourth quarter
- WAS – Gary Clark 31-yard pass from Mark Rypien (Chip Lohmiller kick). Redskins 34–3.
- WAS – Art Monk 10-yard pass from Cary Conklin (Chip Lohmiller kick). Redskins 41–3.
Top passers
- PHO – Timm Rosenbach – 19/34, 262 yards, 4 INT
- WAS – Mark Rypien – 14/25, 175 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
- PHO – Ivory Lee Brown – 16 rushes, 50 yards
- WAS – Earnest Byner – 16 rushes, 62 yards, TD Top receivers
- PHO – Ricky Proehl – 7 receptions, 104 yards
- WAS – Gary Clark – 4 receptions, 65 yards, TD
Week 14: vs. San Diego Chargers
First quarter
- PHO – Ernie Jones 4-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 7–0.
- PHO – Johnny Johnson 6-yard run (Greg Davis kick) Cardinals 14–0. Second quarter
- SD – Anthony Miller 23-yard pass from Stan Humphries (John Carney kick). Cardinals 14–7.
- SD – John Carney 50-yard field goal. Cardinals 14–10. Third quarter
- PHO – Ricky Proehl 63-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Greg Davis). Cardinals 21–10.
- SD – Eric Bieniemy 5-yard run (John Carney kick) Cardinals 21–17. Fourth quarter
- SD – Ronnie Harmon 1-yard run (John Carney kick) Chargers 24–21.
- SD – John Carney 43-yard field goal. Chargers 27–21.
Top passers
- SD – Stan Humphries – 20/32, 275 yards, TD, INT
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 20/35, 251 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
- SD – Eric Bieniemy – 9 rushes, 24 yards, TD
- PHO – Johnny Johnson – 15 rushes, 48 yards, TD Top receivers
- SD – Nate Lewis – 4 receptions, 77 yards
- PHO – Ricky Proehl – 6 receptions, 112 yards, TD
Week 15: vs. New York Giants
First quarter
- No scoring plays Second quarter
- PHO – Team safety. Cardinals 2–0.
- PHO – Johnny Johnson 5-yard run (Greg Davis kick) Cardinals 9–0. Third quarter
- PHO – Greg Davis 26-yard field goal. Cardinals 12–0. Fourth quarter
- PHO – Johnny Johnson 42-yard run (Greg Davis kick) Cardinals 19–0.
Top passers
- NYG – Kent Graham – 7/21, 54 yards, 2 INT
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 12/18, 130 yards Top rushers
- NYG – Rodney Hampton – 12 rushes, 51 yards
- PHO – Johnny Johnson – 36 rushes, 156 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
- NYG – Chris Calloway – 3 receptions, 33 yards
- PHO – Randal Hill – 4 receptions, 63 yards
Week 16: at Indianapolis Colts
First quarter
- PHO – Johnny Johnson 10-yard run (Greg Davis kick) Cardinals 7–0. Second quarter
- PHO – Greg Davis 28-yard field goal. Cardinals 10–0.
- IND – Dean Biasucci 26-yard field goal. Cardinals 10–3. Third quarter
- IND – Anthony Johnson 57-yard pass from Jeff George (Dean Biasucci kick). Tied 10–10. Fourth quarter
- IND – Dean Biasucci 28-yard field goal. Colts 13–10.
- PHO – Greg Davis 48-yard field goal. Tied 13–13.
- IND – Dean Biasucci 42-yard field goal. Colts 16–13.
Top passers
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 11/25, 131 yards, 3 INT
- IND – Jeff George – 25/41, 328 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
- PHO – Johnny Johnson – 28 rushes, 146 yards, TD
- IND – Anthony Johnson – 14 rushes, 41 yards Top receivers
- PHO – Ernie Jones – 5 receptions, 70 yards
- IND – Jessie Hester – 8 receptions, 97 yards
Week 17: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
First quarter
- PHO – Greg Davis 21-yard field goal. Cardinals 3–0. Second quarter
- TB – Mark Carrier 23-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Eddie Murray kick). Buccaneers 7–3 Third quarter
- No scoring plays Fourth quarter
- No scoring plays
Top passers
- TB – Vinny Testaverde – 24/41, 228 yards, TD, INT
- PHO – Chris Chandler – 23/43, 234 yards, 3 INT Top rushers
- TB – Reggie Cobb – 11 rushes, 11 yards
- PHO – Johnny Johnson – 20 rushes, 91 yards Top receivers
- TB – Mark Carrier – 7 receptions, 88 yards, TD
- PHO – Larry Centers – 7 receptions, 87 yards
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/1992.htm 1992 Phoenix Cardinals]
- "1992 Phoenix Cardinals Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
- "1992 Phoenix Cardinals". Pro Football Archives.
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