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1998 Arizona Cardinals season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamArizona Cardinals
year1998
record9–7
division_place2nd NFC East
coachVince Tobin
off_coachMarc Trestman
def_coachDave McGinnis
ownerBill Bidwill
stadiumSun Devil Stadium
playoffs**Won [Wild Card Playoffs](1998-99-nfl-playoffs)**
(at [Cowboys](1998-dallas-cowboys-season)) 20–7
Lost [Divisional Playoffs](1998-99-nfl-playoffs)
(at [Vikings](1998-minnesota-vikings-season)) 21–41
pro_bowlersCB Aeneas Williams
shortnavlinkCardinals seasons

(at Cowboys) 20–7 Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Vikings) 21–41

The ** Arizona Cardinals season** was the franchise's 100th season, 79th season in the National Football League (NFL) and the 11th in Arizona. The club posted its first winning record since 1984, appeared in the postseason for the first time since 1982, its first postseason appearance in a non-strike season since 1975, and won its first postseason game since 1947 (it was also their first ever playoff win on the road). It was the Cardinals' first playoff appearance in the franchise's tenure in Arizona. After shocking the 10–6 Dallas Cowboys in the opening round in which the Cardinals won 20–7, Arizona ended up losing to the 15–1 Minnesota Vikings, 41–21 in the Divisional round. Over the next ten seasons, the Cardinals fell out of contention. They returned to the playoffs following the 2008 season, including a Super Bowl appearance despite a similarly mediocre 9–7 record.

Statistics site Football Outsiders states that the 1998 Arizona Cardinals are the third-worst team behind the 2004 Rams and 2010 Seahawks to qualify for the NFL playoffs since they began calculating ratings. Ironically, all three of those teams won their first playoff games before falling in the divisional round.

The season also marked the Cardinals' first game in St. Louis since re-locating to Arizona after the season. The Cardinals defeated the St. Louis Rams 20–17. Prior to the season, the Cardinals would be realigned to the NFC West, thus becoming divisional rivals to the Rams, and from then would play a regular season game in their former city every year until the Rams' return to the Los Angeles metropolitan area after the season.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1998 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Cory SauterQuarterbackMinnesota
Cory WedelKickerWyoming

Personnel

  • President – Bill Bidwill
  • Vice president – Larry Wilson
  • Vice president and general counsel – Michael Bidwill
  • Vice president of player personnel – Bob Ferguson
  • Assistant to the president – Rod Graves
  • Head coach – Vince Tobin
  • Offensive coordinator – Marc Trestman
  • Quarterbacks – Geep Chryst
  • Running backs – Johnny Roland
  • Wide receivers – Vic Rapp
  • Tight ends – Hank Kuhlmann
  • Offensive line – George Warhop
  • Defensive coordinator – Dave McGinnis
  • Defensive line – Joe Greene
  • Linebackers – Glenn Pires
  • Defensive backs – Larry Marmie
  • Special teams – Al Everest
  • Strength and conditioning – Bob Rogucki

Roster

  • Michael Pittman

Regular season

Schedule

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September 6at **[Dallas Cowboys](1998-dallas-cowboys-season)****L** 10–380–1Texas Stadium63,602
September 13at [Seattle Seahawks](1998-seattle-seahawks-season)**L** 14–330–2Kingdome57,678
September 20**[Philadelphia Eagles](1998-philadelphia-eagles-season)****W** 17–31–2Sun Devil Stadium39,782
September 27at [St. Louis Rams](1998-st-louis-rams-season)**W** 20–172–2Trans World Dome55,832
October 4[Oakland Raiders](1998-oakland-raiders-season)**L** 20–232–3Sun Devil Stadium53,240
October 11[Chicago Bears](1998-chicago-bears-season)**W** 20–73–3Sun Devil Stadium50,495
October 18at **[New York Giants](1998-new-york-giants-season)****L** 7–343–4Giants Stadium70,456
*Bye*
November 1at [Detroit Lions](1998-detroit-lions-season)**W** 17–154–4Pontiac Silverdome66,087
November 8**[Washington Redskins](1998-washington-redskins-season)****W** 29–275–4Sun Devil Stadium45,950
November 15**[Dallas Cowboys](1998-dallas-cowboys-season)****L** 28–355–5Sun Devil Stadium71,670
November 22at **[Washington Redskins](1998-washington-redskins-season)****W** 45–426–5Jack Kent Cooke Stadium63,435
November 29at [Kansas City Chiefs](1998-kansas-city-chiefs-season)**L** 24–346–6Arrowhead Stadium69,613
December 6**[New York Giants](1998-new-york-giants-season)****L** 19–236–7Sun Devil Stadium46,128
December 13at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1998-philadelphia-eagles-season)****W** 20–17 (OT)7–7Veterans Stadium62,176
December 20[New Orleans Saints](1998-new-orleans-saints-season)**W** 19–178–7Sun Devil Stadium51,617
December 27[San Diego Chargers](1998-san-diego-chargers-season)**W** 16–139–7Sun Devil Stadium71,670
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • No scoring plays Second quarter
  • DAL – Troy Aikman 1-yard run (Richie Cunningham kick). Cowboys 7–0.
  • DAL – Ernie Mills 30-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Richie Cunningham kick). Cowboys 14–0. Third quarter
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 22-yard field goal. Cowboys 14–3.
  • DAL – Troy Aikman 2-yard run (Richie Cunningham kick). Cowboys 21–3.
  • ARI – Jake Plummer 1-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cowboys 21–10. Fourth quarter
  • DAL – Billy Davis 7-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Richie Cunningham kick). Cowboys 28–10.
  • DAL – Richie Cunningham 25-yard field goal. Cowboys 31–10.
  • DAL – Kenny Wheaton 15-yard fumble return (Richie Cunningham kick). Cowboys 38–10.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 14/33, 166 yards
  • DAL – Troy Aikman – 22/32, 256 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 13 rushes, 35 yards
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 29 rushes, 124 yards Top receivers
  • ARI – Rob Moore – 4 receptions, 84 yards
  • DAL – Michael Irvin – 9 receptions, 119 yards

Week 2: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • SEA – Todd Peterson 51-yard field goal. Seahawks 3–0.
  • SEA – Willie Williams 28-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick). Seahawks 10–0. Second quarter
  • SEA – Mack Strong 4-yard pass from Warren Moon (Todd Peterson kick). Seahawks 17–0.
  • SEA – Todd Peterson 22-yard field goal. Seahawks 20–0. Third quarter
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 4-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Seahawks 20–7. Fourth quarter
  • SEA – Joey Galloway 9-yard pass from Warren Moon (run failed). Seahawks 26–7.
  • SEA – Shawn Springs 56-yard interception return (Todd Peterson kick). Seahawks 33–7.
  • ARI – Chris Gedney 23-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Seahawks 33–14.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 22/36, 204 yards, TD, 3 INT
  • SEA – Warren Moon – 22/32, 146 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 20 rushes, 79 yards, TD
  • SEA – Ricky Watters – 22 rushes, 105 yards Top receivers
  • ARI – Larry Centers – 7 receptions, 54 yards
  • SEA – Mike Pritchard – 3 receptions, 54 yards

Week 3: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • No scoring plays Second quarter
  • No scoring plays Third quarter
  • No scoring plays Fourth quarter
  • PHI – Chris Boniol 29-yard field goal. Eagles 3–0.
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 47-yard field goal. Tied 3–3.
  • ARI – Johnny McWilliams 7-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 10–3.
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 25-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 17–3. Top passers
  • PHI – Rodney Peete – 13/23, 145 yards
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 21/35, 137 yards, TD Top rushers
  • PHI – Duce Staley – 17 rushes, 67 yards
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 22 rushes, 145 yards, TD Top receivers
  • PHI – Russell Copeland – 6 receptions, 76 yards
  • ARI – Johnny McWilliams – 3 receptions, 36 yards, TD

Week 4: at St. Louis Rams

First quarter

  • STL – Robert Holcombe 5-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick). Rams 7–0. Second quarter
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 22-yard field goal. Rams 7–3.
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 13-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 10–7.
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 4-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 17–7.
  • STL – Jeff Wilkins 57-yard field goal. Cardinals 17–10. Third quarter
  • No scoring plays Fourth quarter
  • STL – Robert Holcombe 4-yard run (Jeff Wilkins kick). Tied 17–17.
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 29-yard field goal. Cardinals 20–17.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 21/31, 211 yards, TD, INT
  • STL – Tony Banks – 15/26, 171 yards Top rushers
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 29 rushes, 68 yards, TD
  • STL – Robert Holcombe – 21 rushes, 84 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 9 receptions, 86 yards, TD
  • STL – Amp Lee – 5 receptions, 53 yards

Week 5: vs. Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • ARI – Johnny McWilliams 2-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 7–0.
  • OAK – Greg Davis 51-yard field goal. Cardinals 7–3.
  • OAK – Greg Davis 40-yard field goal. Cardinals 7–6. Second quarter
  • ARI – Rob Moore 13-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 14–6.
  • OAK – Greg Davis 34-yard field goal. Cardinals 14–9.
  • OAK – Charles Woodson 46-yard interception return (Greg Davis kick). Raiders 16–14.
  • OAK – Donald Hollas 1-yard run (Greg Davis kick). Raiders 23–14. Third quarter
  • No scoring plays Fourth quarter
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 41-yard field goal. Raiders 23–17.
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 29-yard field goal. Raiders 23–20. Top passers
  • OAK – Donald Hollas – 12/22, 104 yards
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 23/39, 208 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • OAK – Napoleon Kaufman – 16 rushes, 58 yards
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 13 rushes, 28 yards Top receivers
  • OAK – Rickey Dudley – 3 receptions, 35 yards
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 10 receptions, 118 yards

Week 6: vs. Chicago Bears

First quarter

  • ARI – Joe Nedney 49-yard field goal. Cardinals 3–0. Second quarter
  • ARI – Mario Bates 2-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 10–0.
  • ARI – Mario Bates 2-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 17–0. Third quarter
  • No scoring plays Fourth quarter
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 40-yard field goal. Cardinals 20–0.
  • CHI – Bobby Engram 79-yard pass from Erik Kramer (Jeff Jaeger kick). Cardinals 20–7.

Top passers

  • CHI – Erik Kramer – 16/28, 247 yards, TD, 4 INT
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 18/25, 157 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
  • CHI – Edgar Bennett – 9 rushes, 29 yards
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 21 rushes, 60 yards Top receivers
  • CHI – Bobby Engram – 5 receptions, 142 yards, TD
  • ARI – Larry Centers – 7 receptions, 52 yards

Week 7: at New York Giants

  • NYG – Charles Way 1-yard pass from Danny Kanell (Brad Daluiso kick). Giants 7–0. Second quarter
  • NYG – Gary Brown 1-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick). Giants 14–0.
  • ARI – Johnny McWilliams 14-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Giants 14–7.
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 26-yard field goal. Giants 17–7. Third quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 34-yard field goal. Giants 20–7.
  • NYG – Chris Calloway 19-yard pass from Danny Kanell (Brad Daluiso kick). Giants 27–7. Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Amani Toomer 18-yard pass from Danny Kanell (Brad Daluiso kick). Giants 34–7.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 12/21, 139 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • NYG – Danny Kanell – 22/36, 259 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
  • ARI – Mario Bates – 13 rushes, 45 yards
  • NYG – Gary Brown – 24 rushes, 108 yards, TD Top receivers
  • ARI – Rob Moore – 4 receptions, 52 yards
  • NYG – Chris Calloway – 6 receptions, 97 yards, TD

Week 9: at Detroit Lions

First quarter

  • No scoring plays Second quarter
  • DET – Jason Hanson 28-yard field goal. Lions 3–0.
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 16-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 7–3.
  • DET – Jason Hanson 47-yard field goal. Cardinals 7–6. Third quarter
  • DET – Jason Hanson 44-yard field goal. Lions 9–7.
  • ARI – Rob Moore 36-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 14–9. Fourth quarter
  • DET – Tommy Vardell 1-yard run (kick failed). Lions 15–14.
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 53-yard field goal. Cardinals 17–15.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 15/25, 198 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • DET – Frank Reich – 10/15, 119 yards Top rushers
  • ARI – Mario Bates – 14 rushes, 32 yards
  • DET – Barry Sanders – 27 rushes, 107 yards Top receivers
  • ARI – Rob Moore – 5 receptions, 107 yards TD
  • DET – Johnnie Morton – 7 receptions, 115 yards

Week 10: vs. Washington Redskins

First quarter

  • WAS – Cary Blanchard 34-yard field goal. Redskins 3–0. Second quarter
  • WAS – Skip Hicks 2-yard run (Cary Blanchard kick). Redskins 10–0.
  • ARI – Mario Bates 1-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Redskins 10–7.
  • WAS – Brian Mitchell 6-yard run (Cary Blanchard kick). Redskins 17–7. Third quarter
  • ARI – Larry Centers 4-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Redskins 17–14. Fourth quarter
  • ARI – Mario Bates 1-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 21–17.
  • ARI – Team safety. Cardinals 23–17.
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 26-yard field goal. Cardinals 26–17.
  • WAS – Leslie Shepherd 35-yard pass from Trent Green (Cary Blanchard kick). Cardinals 26–24.
  • WAS – Cary Blanchard 54-yard field goal. Cardinals 27–26.
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 47-yard field goal. Cardinals 29–27.

Top passers

  • WAS – Trent Green – 17/33, 183 yards, TD
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 22/30, 186 yards, TD Top rushers
  • WAS – Skip Hicks – 15 rushes, 64 yards, TD
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 23 rushes, 107 yards Top receivers
  • WAS – Brian Mitchell – 7 receptions, 58 yards
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 5 receptions, 50 yards

Week 11: vs. Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • DAL – Chris Warren 3-yard run (Richie Cunningham kick). Cowboys 7–0.
  • DAL – Daryl Johnston 1-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Richie Cunningham kick). Cowboys 14–0. Second quarter
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 1-yard run (Richie Cunningham kick). Cowboys 21–0.
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 1-yard run (Richie Cunningham kick). Cowboys 28–0.
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 2-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cowboys 28–7. Third quarter
  • ARI – Mario Bates 2-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cowboys 28–14.
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 3-yard run (Richie Cunningham kick). Cowboys 35–14.
  • ARI – Rob Moore 3-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cowboys 35–21. Fourth quarter
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 7-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cowboys 35–28.

Top passers

  • DAL – Troy Aikman – 14/18, 208 yards, TD
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 31/56, 465 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 26 rushes, 118 yards, 3 TD
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 14 rushes, 34 yards Top receivers
  • DAL – Billy Davis – 3 receptions, 70 yards
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 11 receptions, 190 yards

Week 12: at Washington Redskins

  • ARI – Joe Nedney 26-yard field goal. Cardinals 3–0.
  • ARI – Johnny McWilliams 6-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 10–0.
  • ARI – Jake Plummer 1-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 17–0. Second quarter
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 13-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 24–0.
  • ARI – Jake Plummer 10-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 31–0.
  • WAS – Michael Westbrook 15-yard pass from Trent Green (kick failed). Cardinals 31–6. Third quarter
  • WAS – Michael Westbrook 12-yard pass from Trent Green (Cary Blanchard kick). Cardinals 31–13.
  • ARI – Larry Centers 9-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 38–13.
  • WAS – Michael Westbrook 11-yard pass from Trent Green (Cary Blanchard kick). Cardinals 38–20.
  • WAS – Leslie Shepherd 16-yard pass from Trent Green (Cary Blanchard kick). Cardinals 38–27. Fourth quarter
  • WAS – Skip Hicks 5-yard run (Trent Green–Leslie Shepherd pass). Cardinals 38–35.
  • ARI – Jake Plummer 1-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Cardinals 45–35.
  • WAS – Trent Green 2-yard run (Cary Blanchard kick). Cardinals 45–42.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 17/28, 251 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • WAS – Trent Green – 22/36, 382 yards, 4 TD, INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 20 rushes, 92 yards, TD
  • WAS – Trent Green – 5 rushes, 26 yards, TD Top receivers
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 3 receptions, 83 yards
  • WAS – Michael Westbrook – 10 receptions, 135 yards, 3 TD

Week 13: at Kansas City Chiefs

  • KC – Bam Morris 2-yard run (Pete Stoyanovich kick). Chiefs 7–0. Second quarter
  • ARI – Joe Nedney 37-yard field goal. Chiefs 7–3.
  • KC – Donnell Bennett 2-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick). Chiefs 14–3.
  • ARI – Rob Moore 10-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Joe Nedney kick). Chiefs 14–10. Third quarter
  • KC – Derrick Alexander 30-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick). Chiefs 21–10.
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 37-yard field goal. Chiefs 24–10.
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 4-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Chiefs 24–17. Fourth quarter
  • KC – Derrick Alexander 15-yard pass from Rich Gannon (Pete Stoyanovich kick). Chiefs 31–17.
  • ARI – Mario Bates 1-yard run (Joe Nedney kick). Chiefs 31–24.
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 18-yard field goal. Chiefs 34–24.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 20/37, 250 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 21/28, 231 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 13 rushes, 77 yards, TD
  • KC – Bam Morris – 15 rushes, 76 yards, TD Top receivers
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 6 receptions, 100 yards
  • KC – Derrick Alexander – 6 receptions, 116 yards, 2 TD

Week 14: vs. New York Giants

First quarter

  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 20-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Chris Jacke kick). Cardinals 7–0.
  • NYG – Tiki Barber 87-yard pass from Kent Graham (Brad Daluiso kick). Tied 7–7.
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 8-yard run (Chris Jacke kick). Cardinals 14–7. Second quarter
  • ARI – Chris Jacke 21-yard field goal. Cardinals 17–7.
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 51-yard field goal. Cardinals 17–10. Third quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 28-yard field goal. Cardinals 17–13.
  • NYG – Charles Way 8-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick). Giants 20–17. Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 45-yard field goal. Giants 23–17.
  • ARI – Team safety. Giants 23–19.

Top passers

  • NYG – Kent Graham – 8/23, 144 yards, TD, 2 INT
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 18/40, 263 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • NYG – Gary Brown – 25 rushes, 124 yards
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 16 rushes, 53 yards, TD Top receivers
  • NYG – Tiki Barber – 2 receptions, 91 yards, TD
  • ARI – Larry Centers – 5 receptions, 68 yards

Week 15: at Philadelphia Eagles

  • ARI – Chris Jacke 28-yard field goal. Cardinals 3–0.
  • ARI – Tommy Bennett 70-yard interception return (Chris Jacke kick). Cardinals 10–0. Second quarter
  • PHI – Duce Staley 30-yard run (Chris Boniol kick). Cardinals 10–7.
  • PHI – Chris Boniol 19-yard field goal. Tied 10–10. Third quarter
  • No scoring plays Fourth quarter
  • PHI – Irving Fryar 26-yard pass from Koy Detmer (Chris Boniol kick). Eagles 17–10.
  • ARI – Rob Moore 9-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Chris Jacke kick). Tied 17–17. Overtime
  • ARI – Chris Jacke 32-yard field goal. Cardinals 20–17.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 18/26, 234 yards, TD, INT
  • PHI – Koy Detmer – 16/28, 219 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 32 rushes, 174 yards
  • PHI – Duce Staley – 30 rushes, 141 yards, TD Top receivers
  • ARI – Rob Moore – 7 receptions, 109 yards, TD
  • PHI – Jeff Graham – 3 receptions, 63 yards

Week 16: vs. New Orleans Saints

First quarter

  • ARI – Chris Jacke 21-yard field goal. Cardinals 3–0. Second quarter
  • NO – Sammy Knight 39-yard interception return (Doug Brien kick). Saints 7–3.
  • ARI – Chris Jacke 38-yard field goal. Saints 7–6.
  • NO – Doug Brien 28-yard field goal. Saints 10–6. Third quarter
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 29-yard run (Chris Jacke kick). Cardinals 13–10. Fourth quarter
  • ARI – Chris Jacke 46-yard field goal. Cardinals 16–10.
  • NO – Cam Cleeland 13-yard pass from Kerry Collins (Doug Brien kick). Saints 17–16.
  • ARI – Chris Jacke 36-yard field goal. Cardinals 19–16. Top passers
  • NO – Kerry Collins – 25/43, 265 yards, TD
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 32/44, 394 yards, INT Top rushers
  • NO – Aaron Craver – 7 rushes, 45 yards
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 19 rushes, 65 yards, TD Top receivers
  • NO – Sean Dawkins – 7 receptions, 77 yards
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 10 receptions, 138 yards

Week 17: vs. San Diego Chargers

First quarter

  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 4-yard run (Chris Jacke kick). Cardinals 7–0. Second quarter
  • ARI – Chris Jacke 37-yard field goal. Cardinals 10–0.
  • SD – John Carney 31-yard field goal. Cardinals 10–3. Third quarter
  • ARI – Chris Jacke 36-yard field goal. Cardinals 13–3. Fourth quarter
  • SD – John Carney 26-yard field goal. Cardinals 13–6.
  • SD – Ryan Thelwell 30-yard pass from Craig Whelihan (John Carney kick). Tied 13–13.
  • ARI – Chris Jacke 52-yard field goal. Cardinals 16–13.

Top passers

  • SD – Craig Whelihan – 16/40, 214 yards, TD, 4 INT
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 20/41, 274 yards Top rushers
  • SD – Terrell Fletcher – 23 rushes, 127 yards
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 18 rushes, 25 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SD – Ryan Thelwell – 5 receptions, 84 yards, TD
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 8 receptions, 106 yards

Standings

Postseason

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January 2, 1999at [Dallas Cowboys](1998-dallas-cowboys-season) (3)**W** 20–71–0Texas Stadium
January 10, 1999at [Minnesota Vikings](1998-minnesota-vikings-season) (1)**L** 21–411–1Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

NFC Wild Card Round: at (3) Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • ARI – Adrian Murrell 12-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Chris Jacke kick). Cardinals 7–0. Second quarter
  • ARI – Chris Jacke 37-yard field goal. Cardinals 10–0. Third quarter
  • ARI – Larry Centers 3-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Chris Jacke kick). Cardinals 17–0. Fourth quarter
  • ARI – Chris Jacke 46-yard field goal. Cardinals 20–0.
  • DAL – Billy Davis 6-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Richie Cunningham kick). Cardinals 20–7.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 19/36, 213 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • DAL – Troy Aikman – 22/49, 191 yards, TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 12 rushes, 95 yards
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 16 rushes, 74 yards Top receivers
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 3 receptions, 72 yards
  • DAL – Patrick Jeffers – 7 receptions, 92 yards

Quarterback Jake Plummer passed for 213 yards and two touchdowns as he led the Cardinals to their first playoff victory since 1947.

NFC Divisional Round: at (1) Minnesota Vikings

First quarter

  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick). Vikings 7–0. Second quarter
  • MIN – Andrew Glover 15-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick). Vikings 14–0.
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 34-yard field goal. Vikings 17–0.
  • ARI – Mario Bates 1-yard run (Chris Jacke kick). Vikings 17–7.
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 16-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick). Vikings 24–7. Third quarter
  • ARI – Mario Bates 1-yard run (Chris Jacke kick). Vikings 24–14.
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 20-yard field goal. Vikings 27–14.
  • MIN – Randy Moss 2-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Gary Anderson kick). Vikings 34–14. Fourth quarter
  • ARI – Mario Bates 1-yard run (Chris Jacke kick). Vikings 34–21.
  • MIN – Leroy Hoard 6-yard run (Gary Anderson kick). Vikings 41–21.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 23/41, 242 yards, 2 INT
  • MIN – Randall Cunningham – 17/27, 236 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Adrian Murrell – 15 rushes, 62 yards
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 19 rushes, 124 yards Top receivers
  • ARI – Rob Moore – 6 receptions, 91 yards
  • MIN – Cris Carter – 5 receptions, 82 yards

Awards and records

  • Kwamie Lassiter, NFC Leader in Interceptions, 8
  • Kwamie Lassiter, Tied NFL Record, Most Interceptions in One Game, 4 (Achieved on December 27)
  • Frank Sanders, Led NFC in Receptions, 89

References

References

  1. [http://www.footballoutsiders.com/dvoa-ratings/2011/final-2010-dvoa-ratings Football Outsiders: Final 2010 DVOA Ratings] “The Seahawks do pass the 1998 Cardinals as the second-worst playoff team in DVOA history.”
  2. "1998 Arizona Cardinals Draftees". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. [http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nfl/az/cardsarizona.html Arizona Cardinals (1988–Present)]
  4. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 452
  5. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 94
  6. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Boo''k, Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 451
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