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2000 Arizona Cardinals season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamArizona Cardinals
year2000
record3–13
division_place5th NFC East
coachVince Tobin (fired October 23, 2-5 record)
Dave McGinnis (interim; 1-8 record)
off_coachMarc Trestman
def_coachDave McGinnis
ownerBill Bidwill
stadiumSun Devil Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlersP Scott Player
shortnavlinkCardinals seasons

Dave McGinnis (interim; 1-8 record) The 2000 season was the Arizona Cardinals' 81st season in the National Football League (NFL), their 102nd overall and their 13th in Arizona. The Cardinals ranked 24th in the NFL in total offense and 30th in total defense. The Cardinals ranked last in the NFC in Takeaways/Giveaways with a rating of −24.

The Cardinals surrendered 443 points in 2000, the second-worst in the NFL that season, and second-worst in franchise history. Arizona's minus-233 point differential is the worst in team history.

Two of the Cardinals' three victories came by one point each (vs. NFC East rivals Dallas and Washington), and they were 0–8 on the road. Following the most lopsided of those eight road losses, 48–7 at Dallas in week eight, coach Vince Tobin was fired, ending his tenure in the desert after 4½ seasons with a 29–44 record. Defensive coordinator Dave McGinnis was named interim coach, and he held the job through the end of the 2003 season. The 3–13 mark would be matched in 2018.

The Cardinals suffered through their poorest season since the 1970 AFL–NFL merger, eclipsing the 4–12 marks of 1991, 1992, 1995 and 1997. The Cardinals also went 4–9–1 in 1971, 1972 and 1973, and 4–11–1 in 1986, and would suffer through another 4–12 campaign in 2003.

Offseason

Signings

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PKCary BlanchardNew York GiantsFebruary 28Undisclosed
GNorberto Davidds-GarridoCarolina PanthersApril 202 years
CMike GruttadauriaSt. Louis RamsFebruary 194 years, $8.6 million
DTTony McCoyIndianapolis ColtsJune 92 years

Re-signings

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DBTommy BennettUFAJuly 22
QBDave BrownUFAFebruary 222 years
TEDerek BrownUFAApril 28Undisclosed
DEJerry DrakeUFAMay 23Undisclosed
OLMatt JoyceUFAFebruary 223 years
TEChris GedneyOtherFebruary 23Undisclosed
LBMark MaddoxUFAUndisclosed
LBRonald McKinnonUFAFebruary 243 years
DTBrad OttisUFAMarch 292 years
DTMark SmithRFAJune 28Undisclosed

Departures

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RBMario BatesReleasedDetroit Lions
OTJames DexterUFACarolina Panthers
CAaron GrahamUFAKansas City Chiefs
TEJohnny McWilliamsUFAMinnesota Vikings
RBAdrian MurrellUFAWashington Redskins
LBPatrick SappUFAIndianapolis Colts
DEEric SwannReleasedCarolina Panthers

NFL draft

Main article: 2000 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Deke CooperSafetyNotre Dame
Renard CoxCornerbackMaryland
Greg DeboltPunterPittsburgh
Bryan GilmoreWide receiverMidwestern State
Sean KeenanQuarterbackWilliams
Matt KellerFullbackOhio State
John ShoemakerWide receiverUC Davis
David WaldenGuardStephen F. Austin
Jordan YoungerCornerbackUConn

Personnel

  • President – Bill Bidwill
  • Vice president – Larry Wilson
  • Vice president and general counsel – Michael Bidwill
  • General manager – Bob Ferguson
  • Assistant to the president – Rod Graves
  • Head coach – Vince Tobin (games 1–7)
  • Head coach – Dave McGinnis (games 8–16)
  • Offensive coordinator – Marc Trestman
  • Quarterbacks – John Garrett
  • Running backs – Johnny Roland
  • Wide receivers – Vic Rapp
  • Tight ends – Don Lawrence
  • Offensive line – George Warhop
  • Defensive coordinator – Dave McGinnis (games 1–7)
  • Defensive line – Joe Greene
  • Linebackers – Glenn Pires
  • Defensive backs – Larry Marmie
  • Quality control – Jeff FitzGerald
  • Special teams – Hank Kuhlmann
  • Strength and conditioning – Bob Rogucki

Roster

  • Michael Pittman

Preseason

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[Denver Broncos](2000-denver-broncos-season)**L** 17–310–1Sun Devil Stadium
[Seattle Seahawks](2000-seattle-seahawks-season)**W** 21–31–1Sun Devil Stadium
at [Minnesota Vikings](2000-minnesota-vikings-season)**L** 17–351–2Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
at [San Diego Chargers](2000-san-diego-chargers-season)**L** 20–241–3Qualcomm Stadium

Regular season

On December 18, Dave McGinnis was named as the 38th head coach in franchise history. He had been interim coach since October 23, when Vince Tobin was fired.

Schedule

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September 3at **[New York Giants](2000-new-york-giants-season)****L** 16–210–1Giants Stadium77,434
September 10**[Dallas Cowboys](2000-dallas-cowboys-season)****W** 32–311–1Sun Devil Stadium66,008
*Bye*
September 24[Green Bay Packers](2000-green-bay-packers-season)**L** 3–291–2Sun Devil Stadium71,801
October 1at [San Francisco 49ers](2000-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 20–271–33Com Park66,985
October 8[Cleveland Browns](2000-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 29–212–3Sun Devil Stadium44,296
October 15**[Philadelphia Eagles](2000-philadelphia-eagles-season)****L** 14–332–4Sun Devil Stadium38,293
October 22at **[Dallas Cowboys](2000-dallas-cowboys-season)****L** 7–482–5Texas Stadium62,981
October 29[New Orleans Saints](2000-new-orleans-saints-season)**L** 10–212–6Sun Devil Stadium35,286
November 5**[Washington Redskins](2000-washington-redskins-season)****W** 16–153–6Sun Devil Stadium52,244
November 12at [Minnesota Vikings](2000-minnesota-vikings-season)**L** 14–313–7Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome64,223
November 19at **[Philadelphia Eagles](2000-philadelphia-eagles-season)****L** 9–343–8Veterans Stadium65,356
November 26**[New York Giants](2000-new-york-giants-season)****L** 7–313–9Sun Devil Stadium42,094
December 3at [Cincinnati Bengals](2000-cincinnati-bengals-season)**L** 13–243–10Paul Brown Stadium50,289
December 10at [Jacksonville Jaguars](2000-jacksonville-jaguars-season)**L** 10–443–11Alltel Stadium53,472
December 17[Baltimore Ravens](2000-baltimore-ravens-season)**L** 7–133–12Sun Devil Stadium37,452
December 24at **[Washington Redskins](2000-washington-redskins-season)****L** 3–203–13FedExField65,711

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at New York Giants

First quarter

  • NYG – Tiki Barber 10-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 0:00. Giants 7–0. Second quarter
  • NYG – Tiki Barber 78-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 9:31. Giants 14–0. Third quarter
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 32-yard field goal, 0:00. Giants 14–3. Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Ron Dayne 7-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 7:28. Giants 21–3.
  • ARI – David Boston 9-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Cary Blanchard kick), 1:55. Giants 21–10.
  • ARI – David Boston 25-yard pass from Jake Plummer (pass failed), 0:32. Giants 21–16.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 28/49, 318 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
  • NYG – Kerry Collins – 17/25, 172 yards, INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 4 rushes, 18 yards
  • NYG – Tiki Barber – 13 rushes, 144 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • ARI – David Boston – 9 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TD
  • NYG – Ike Hilliard – 3 receptions, 62 yards

Week 2: vs. Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 19-yard field goal, 9:02. Cardinals 3–0.
  • DAL – Wane McGarity 64-yard punt return (Tim Seder kick), 4:34. Cowboys 7–3. Second quarter
  • ARI – Michael Pittman 1-yard run (Cary Blanchard kick), 12:05. Cardinals 10–7.
  • DAL – James McKnight 47-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Tim Seder kick), 9:04. Cowboys 14–10.
  • DAL – Jackie Harris 1-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Tim Seder kick), 0:26. Cowboys 21–10.
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 54-yard field goal, 0:00. Cowboys 21–13. Third quarter
  • DAL – Tim Seder 44-yard field goal, 8:16. Cowboys 24–13.
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 4-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Cary Blanchard kick), 2:34. Cowboys 24–20.
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 35-yard field goal, 0:12. Cowboys 24–23. Fourth quarter
  • DAL – Michael Wiley 15-yard pass from Randall Cunningham (Tim Seder kick), 8:53. Cowboys 31–23.
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 51-yard field goal, 5:17. Cowboys 31–26.
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 17-yard pass from Jake Plummer (run failed), 1:54. Cardinals 32–31.

Top passers

  • DAL – Randall Cunningham – 24/34, 243 yards, 3 TD
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 18/24, 243 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 16 rushes, 59 yards
  • ARI – Thomas Jones – 23 rushes, 70 yards Top receivers
  • DAL – James McKnight – 5 receptions, 86 yards, TD
  • ARI – David Boston – 6 receptions, 102 yards

Week 4: vs. Green Bay Packers

First quarter

  • GB – Ahman Green 19-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 4:36. Packers 7–0. Second quarter
  • GB – Bill Schroeder 55-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 14:05. Packers 14–0.
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 31-yard field goal, 8:48. Packers 14–3.
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 38-yard field goal, 2:06. Packers 17–3. Third quarter
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 47-yard field goal, 8:47. Packers 20–3.
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 48-yard field goal, 0:49. Packers 23–3. Fourth quarter
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 37-yard field goal, 9:33. Packers 26–3.
  • GB – Ryan Longwell 22-yard field goal, 8:53. Packers 29–3.

Top passers

  • GB – Brett Favre – 17/31, 277 yards, TD
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 21/43, 189 yards, 4 INT Top rushers
  • GB – Ahman Green – 12 rushes, 93 yards, TD
  • ARI – Thomas Jones – 10 rushes, 24 yards Top receivers
  • GB – Bill Schroeder – 4 receptions, 94 yards, TD
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 7 receptions, 60 yards

Week 5: at San Francisco 49ers

First quarter

  • SF – Jerry Rice 5-yard pass from Jeff Garcia (Wade Richey kick), 2:28. 49ers 7–0. Second quarter
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 32-yard field goal, 12:07. 49ers 7–3.
  • SF – Wade Richey 33-yard field goal, 1:53. 49ers 10–3.
  • SF – Charlie Garner 1-yard run (Wade Richey kick), 0:49. 49ers 17–3.
  • ARI – David Boston 56-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Cary Blanchard kick), 0:18. 49ers 17–10. Third quarter
  • SF – Charlie Garner 1-yard run (Wade Richey kick), 6:13. 49ers 24–10. Fourth quarter
  • SF – Wade Richey 29-yard field goal, 12:18. 49ers 27–10.
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 27-yard field goal, 6:45. 49ers 27–13.
  • ARI – Thomas Jones 4-yard run (Cary Blanchard kick), 2:15. 49ers 27–20.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 24/41, 239 yards, TD
  • SF – Jeff Garcia – 22/33, 220 yards, TD Top rushers
  • ARI – Michael Pittman – 11 rushes, 72 yards
  • SF – Charlie Garner – 21 rushes, 77 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • ARI – David Boston – 5 receptions, 87 yards, TD
  • SF – Jerry Rice – 7 receptions, 66 yards, TD

Week 6: vs. Cleveland Browns

First quarter

  • CLE – Travis Prentice 1-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 1:51. Browns 7–0. Second quarter
  • CLE – Travis Prentice 1-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 14:26. Browns 14–0.
  • ARI – Thomas Jones 10-yard run (Cary Blanchard kick), 12:00. Browns 14–7.
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 53-yard pass from Jake Plummer (kick failed), 9:08. Browns 14–13.
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 36-yard field goal, 1:13. Cardinals 16–14. Third quarter
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 47-yard field goal, 8:55. Cardinals 19–14.
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 5-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Cary Blanchard kick), 1:55. Cardinals 26–14. Fourth quarter
  • CLE – Travis Prentice 6-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 12:43. Cardinals 26–21.
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 28-yard field goal, 3:00. Cardinals 29–21.

Top passers

  • CLE – Tim Couch – 16/22, 138 yards
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 17/30, 171 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • CLE – Travis Prentice – 28 rushes, 97 yards, 3 TD
  • ARI – Michael Pittman – 16 rushes, 107 yards Top receivers
  • CLE – Dennis Northcutt – 3 receptions, 67 yards
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 4 receptions, 76 yards, 2 TD

Week 7: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • PHI – Stanley Pritchett 1-yard run (David Akers kick), 5:29. Eagles 7–0. Second quarter
  • PHI – David Akers 31-yard field goal, 11:32. Eagles 10–0.
  • PHI – Donovan McNabb 3-yard run (David Akers kick), 0:25. Eagles 17–0. Third quarter
  • PHI – Chad Lewis 9-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 9:16. Eagles 24–0.
  • ARI – David Boston 70-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Cary Blanchard kick), 4:33. Eagles 24–7. Fourth quarter
  • ARI – Michael Pittman 10-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Cary Blanchard kick), 10:47. Eagles 24–14.
  • PHI – Darnell Autry 1-yard run (kick failed), 5:28. Eagles 30–14.
  • PHI – David Akers 29-yard field goal, 2:44. Eagles 33–14.

Top passers

  • PHI – Donovan McNabb – 24/34, 226 yards, TD
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 18/30, 213 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • PHI – Darnell Autry – 20 rushes, 64 yards, TD
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 2 rushes, 43 yards Top receivers
  • PHI – Charles Johnson – 4 receptions, 68 yards
  • ARI – David Boston – 6 receptions, 123 yards, TD

Week 8: at Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 1-yard run (Tim Seder kick), 3:26. Cowboys 7–0.
  • DAL – Wane McGarity 59-yard punt return (Tim Seder kick), 1:01. Cowboys 14–0. Second quarter
  • DAL – Chris Warren 32-yard run (Tim Seder kick), 10:52. Cowboys 21–0.
  • DAL – Tim Seder 32-yard field goal, 1:30. Cowboys 24–0.
  • DAL – Tim Seder 23-yard field goal, 0:00. Cowboys 27–0. Third quarter
  • DAL – Rocket Ismail 24-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Tim Seder kick), 6:50. Cowboys 34–0.
  • DAL – Chris Warren 10-yard run (Tim Seder kick), 4:03. Cowboys 41–0. Fourth quarter
  • DAL – Robert Thomas 2-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Tim Seder kick), 12:21. Cowboys 48–0.
  • ARI – Michael Pittman 1-yard run (Cary Blanchard kick), 5:29. Cowboys 48–7.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 20/31, 180 yards, 3 INT
  • DAL – Troy Aikman – 9/15, 154 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • ARI – Thomas Jones – 11 rushes, 50 yards
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith – 24 rushes, 112 yards, TD Top receivers
  • ARI – David Boston – 3 receptions, 50 yards
  • DAL – James McKnight – 3 receptions, 75 yards

Week 9: vs. New Orleans Saints

First quarter

  • NO – Lamont Hall 1-yard pass from Jeff Blake (Doug Brien kick), 2:31. Saints 7–0.
  • ARI – Terry Hardy 3-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Cary Blanchard kick), 0:12. Tied 7–7. Second quarter
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 34-yard field goal, 5:23. Cardinals 10–7. Third quarter
  • NO – Keith Mitchell 40-yard interception return (Doug Brien kick), 5:07. Saints 14–10. Fourth quarter
  • NO – Ricky Williams 1-yard run (Doug Brien kick), 10:32. Saints 21–10.

Top passers

  • NO – Jeff Blake – 16/26, 167 yards, TD, INT
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 26/47, 289 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • NO – Ricky Williams – 21 rushes, 54 yards, TD
  • ARI – Michael Pittman – 20 rushes, 86 yards Top receivers
  • NO – Ricky Williams – 9 receptions, 92 yards
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 2 receptions, 54 yards

Week 10: vs. Washington Redskins

First quarter

  • ARI – Aeneas Williams 103-yard fumble return (Cary Blanchard kick), 10:38. Cardinals 7–0.
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 30-yard field goal, 7:28. Cardinals 10–0.
  • WAS – Kris Heppner 35-yard field goal, 3:18. Cardinals 10–3. Second quarter
  • WAS – Stephen Davis 1-yard run (run failed), 8:43. Cardinals 10–9.
  • WAS – Kris Heppner 28-yard field goal, 1:52. Redskins 12–10. Third quarter
  • ARI – Michael Pittman 7-yard run (pass failed), 13:44. Cardinals 16–12.
  • WAS – Kris Heppner 29-yard field goal, 4:43. Cardinals 16–15. Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays

Top passers

  • WAS – Jeff George – 20/39, 276 yards, 2 INT
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 12/19, 146 yards, INT Top rushers
  • WAS – Stephen Davis – 30 rushes, 124 yards, TD
  • ARI – Michael Pittman – 15 rushes, 30 yards, TD Top receivers
  • WAS – James Thrash – 6 receptions, 102 yards
  • ARI – David Boston – 3 receptions, 57 yards

Week 11: at Minnesota Vikings

First quarter

  • MIN – Robert Smith 33-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 6:42. Vikings 7–0.
  • ARI – Michael Pittman 1-yard run (Cary Blanchard kick), 0:13. Tied 7–7. Second quarter
  • MIN – Gary Anderson 33-yard field goal, 0:00. Vikings 10–7. Third quarter
  • MIN – Randy Moss 4-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 10:15. Vikings 17–7. Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Daunte Culpepper 3-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 10:11. Vikings 24–7.
  • MIN – Cris Carter 12-yard pass from Daunte Culpepper (Gary Anderson kick), 3:45. Vikings 31–7.
  • ARI – MarTay Jenkins 98-yard kickoff return (Cary Blanchard kick), 3:30. Vikings 31–14.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 19/28, 219 yards
  • MIN – Daunte Culpepper – 25/32, 302 yards, 3 TD, INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Michael Pittman – 12 rushes, 50 yards, TD
  • MIN – Robert Smith – 20 rushes, 117 yards Top receivers
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 5 receptions, 82 yards
  • MIN – Cris Carter – 11 receptions, 119 yards, TD

Week 12: at Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 42-yard field goal, 8:02. Cardinals 3–0. Second quarter
  • PHI – David Akers 38-yard field goal, 8:52. Tied 3–3.
  • PHI – Jeff Thomason 1-yard pass from Donovan McNabb (David Akers kick), 0:19. Eagles 10–3. Third quarter
  • PHI – Donovan McNabb 7-yard run (David Akers kick), 6:28. Eagles 17–3. Fourth quarter
  • PHI – David Akers 46-yard field goal, 9:02. Eagles 20–3.
  • PHI – Mike Caldwell 26-yard interception return (David Akers kick), 7:40. Eagles 27–3.
  • ARI – David Boston 44-yard pass from Dave Brown (pass failed), 4:43. Eagles 27–9.
  • PHI – Darnell Autry 1-yard run (David Akers kick), 1:57. Eagles 34–9.

Top passers

  • ARI – Dave Brown – 11/13, 140 yards, TD, INT
  • PHI – Donovan McNabb – 25/34, 217 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Michael Pittman – 13 rushes, 49 yards
  • PHI – Darnell Autry – 16 rushes, 59 yards, TD Top receivers
  • ARI – David Boston – 6 receptions, 94 yards, TD
  • PHI – Chad Lewis – 5 receptions, 52 yards

Week 13: vs. New York Giants

First quarter

  • NYG – Dan Campbell 5-yard pass from Kerry Collins (Brad Daluiso kick), 9:32. Giants 7–0. Second quarter
  • NYG – Ron Dayne 1-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 10:15. Giants 14–0. Third quarter
  • NYG – Tiki Barber 23-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 6:24. Giants 21–0.
  • ARI – Michael Pittman 36-yard pass from Dave Brown (Cary Blanchard kick), 2:01. Giants 21–7. Fourth quarter
  • NYG – Amani Toomer 19-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 10:06. Giants 28–7.
  • NYG – Brad Daluiso 25-yard field goal, 6:49. Cardinals 31–7.

Top passers

  • NYG – Kerry Collins – 20/30, 232 yards, TD
  • ARI – Dave Brown – 18/36, 192 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • NYG – Ron Dayne – 24 rushes, 85 yards, TD
  • ARI – Michael Pittman – 13 rushes, 77 yards Top receivers
  • NYG – Joe Jurevicius – 5 receptions, 71 yards
  • ARI – Michael Pittman – 10 receptions, 96 yards, TD

Week 14: at Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

  • CIN – Tony McGee 2-yard pass from Scott Mitchell (Neil Rackers kick), 10:46. Bengals 7–0. Second quarter
  • CIN – Corey Dillon 1-yard run (Neil Rackers kick), 0:46. Bengals 14–0. Third quarter
  • CIN – Brandon Bennett 7-yard run (Neil Rackers kick), 11:34. Bengals 21–0.
  • ARI – David Boston 38-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Cary Blanchard kick), 4:08. Bengals 21–7. Fourth quarter
  • ARI – David Boston 15-yard pass from Jake Plummer (kick failed), 13:45. Bengals 21–13.
  • CIN – Neil Rackers 32-yard field goal, 1:02. Bengals 24–13.

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 22/44, 278 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • CIN – Scott Mitchell – 11/23, 109 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Michael Pittman – 19 rushes, 72 yards
  • CIN – Corey Dillon – 35 rushes, 216 yards, TD Top receivers
  • ARI – David Boston – 9 receptions, 184 yards, 2 TD
  • CIN – Peter Warrick – 3 receptions, 42 yards

Week 15: at Jacksonville Jaguars

First quarter

  • JAX – Mike Hollis 36-yard field goal, 9:11. Jaguars 3–0.
  • JAX – Fred Taylor 1-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 7:15. Jaguars 10–0. Second quarter
  • JAX – Kyle Brady 8-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 12:49. Jaguars 17–0.
  • JAX – Fred Taylor 4-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 6:31. Jaguars 24–0.
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 32-yard field goal, 1:08. Jaguars 24–3.
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 50-yard field goal, 0:04. Jaguars 27–3. Third quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 40-yard field goal, 9:04. Jaguars 30–3.
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell 25-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 5:33. Jaguars 37–3. Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith 65-yard pass from Jaime Martin (Mike Hollis kick), 14:27. Jaguars 44–3.
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 26-yard pass from Chris Greisen (Cary Blanchard kick), 9:45. Jaguars 44–10.

Top passers

  • ARI – Dave Brown – 11/19, 135 yards, INT
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 13/18, 182 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
  • ARI – Thomas Jones – 7 rushes, 40 yards
  • JAX – Fred Taylor – 23 rushes, 137 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • ARI – Frank Sanders – 4 receptions, 90 yards, TD
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 8 receptions, 147 yards, TD

Week 16: vs. Baltimore Ravens

First quarter

  • BAL – Matt Stover 42-yard field goal, 7:12. Ravens 3–0. Second quarter
  • No scoring plays Third quarter
  • ARI – Frank Sanders 27-yard pass from Jake Plummer (Cary Blanchard kick), 9:41. Cardinals 7–3.
  • BAL – Jamal Lewis 1-yard run (Matt Stover kick), 6:18. Ravens 10–7.
  • BAL – Matt Stover 42-yard field goal, 0:21. Ravens 13–7. Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays

Top passers

  • BAL – Trent Dilfer – 12/22, 70 yards, INT
  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 23/43, 266 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • BAL – Jamal Lewis – 29 rushes, 126 yards, TD
  • ARI – Thomas Jones – 14 rushes, 39 yards Top receivers
  • BAL – Shannon Sharpe – 4 receptions, 43 yards
  • ARI – David Boston – 5 receptions, 93 yards

Week 17: at Washington Redskins

First quarter

  • WAS – Champ Bailey 7-yard run (Eddie Murray kick), 10:56. Redskins 7–0.
  • WAS – Irving Fryar 7-yard pass from Brad Johnson (Eddie Murray kick), 6:39. Redskins 14–0. Second quarter
  • WAS – Eddie Murray 41-yard field goal, 14:56. Redskins 17–0.
  • WAS – Scott Bentley 50-yard field goal, 9:15. Redskins 20–0.
  • ARI – Cary Blanchard 37-yard field goal, 1:06. Redskins 20–3. Third quarter
  • No scoring plays Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays

Top passers

  • ARI – Jake Plummer – 14/31, 144 yards, 3 INT
  • WAS – Brad Johnson – 19/32, 192 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • ARI – Michael Pittman – 16 rushes, 72 yards
  • WAS – Stephen Davis – 27 rushes, 120 yards Top receivers
  • ARI – Tywan Mitchell – 2 receptions, 53 yards
  • WAS – Champ Bailey – 2 receptions, 54 yards

Standings

Best performances

  • David Boston, Week 1, 128 Receiving Yards vs. New York Giants
  • David Boston, Week 2, 102 Receiving Yards vs. Dallas Cowboys
  • David Boston, Week 7, 123 Receiving Yards vs. Philadelphia Eagles
  • David Boston, Week 14, 184 Receiving Yards vs. Cincinnati Bengals
  • Jake Plummer, Week 1, 318 Passing Yards vs. New York Giants
  • Simeon Rice, Week 12, 3.0 Quarterback Sacks vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Records

  • Led NFL, kickoffs, 86
  • Led NFL, kickoff yards returned, 2296
  • Led NFL, average kickoff yards per return, 26.7
  • Led NFL, kickoff returns for touchdowns, 3

References

References

  1. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 362
  2. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 215
  3. The [[2000 St. Louis Rams season. St. Louis Rams]] surrendered 471 points in 2000; the [[2003 Arizona Cardinals season. 2003 Cardinals]] allowed 452 points.
  4. [http://pfref.com/tiny/HOUDk Pro-Football-Reference.com: In a single season, from 1940 to 2012, playing for the Ari (StL/Chi) Cardinals, in the regular season, sorted by ascending Points Differential.]
  5. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 97
  6. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 290
  7. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 207
  8. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 206
  9. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 209
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