Prediction: Cardinals 24, Redskins 17
by Mike Krueger | Follow @FF_Today
Player Rankings and Projections
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| Washington Redskins |
| Rank |
Player |
Projections |
| QB 24 |
Kirk Cousins |
Pass: 275, 1 TD Rush: 0, 0 |
| RB 14 |
Alfred Morris |
Rush: 70, 1 TD Rec: 0-0, 0 |
| RB 42 |
Roy Helu |
Rush: 15, 0 TD Rec: 4-25, 0 |
| WR 22 |
Pierre Garcon |
Rec: 6-70, 1 TD |
| WR 39 |
DeSean Jackson |
Rec: 4-60, 0 TD |
| WR 72 |
Andre Roberts |
Rec: 2-30, 0 TD |
| TE 12 |
Jordan Reed   |
Rec: 4-45, 0 TD |
| TE 35 |
Niles Paul |
Rec: 1-10, 0 TD |
| K 27 |
Kai Forbath |
FG: 1/1 XP: 2/2 |
| DEF 19 |
Defense / ST |
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| Arizona Cardinals |
| Rank |
Player |
Projections |
 QB 16 |
Drew Stanton |
Pass: 245, 2 TD Rush: 0, 0 |
| RB 10 |
Andre Ellington |
Rush: 60, 1 TD Rec: 3-25, 0 |
| RB 60 |
Stepfan Taylor |
Rush: 10, 0 TD Rec: 1-5, 0 |
| WR 26 |
Michael Floyd |
Rec: 5-70, 1 TD |
| WR 28 |
Larry Fitzgerald |
Rec: 5-65, 0 TD |
| WR 57 |
John Brown |
Rec: 3-40, 0 TD |
| TE 36 |
John Carlson |
Rec: 2-20, 0 TD |
| K 17 |
Chandler Catanzaro |
FG: 1/1 XP: 3/3 |
| DEF 4 |
Defense / ST |
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Game Notes
 Redskins QB Kirk Cousins had 102 rating last week & has 100+ rating in 3 of 4 games in 2014... Since entering NFL in 2012, RB Alfred Morris is 2nd in NFL with 3,233 rush yards & 23 rush TDs. RB Roy Helu, JR. aims for 3rd in row with 5+ catches... WR DeSean Jackson had 5 catches for 157 yards & TD (60 yards) last week. Since entering NFL in 2008, leads NFL with 14 rec. TDs of 50+ yards. WR Andre Roberts was drafted in 3rd round (No. 88) of 2010 NFL Draft & spent 1st 4 seasons with Az. Aims for 3rd in row with rec. TD. WR PIERRE GARÇON had 53-yard TD in only game vs. Az. (9/27/09 with Ind.)... LB Ryan Kerrigan had sack in only meeting vs. Az. Had sack last week & ties for NFL lead with 6 sacks. Since entering NFL in 2011, is only player with 30+ sacks (30.5) & 2+ INT-TDs (2). LB Brian Orakpo had sack & FF in only meeting. DT Frank Kearse had sack last week. LB Keenan Robinson leads team with 37 tackles.
 Cardinals Have won 6 of past 7 at home... QB Carson Palmer won only start vs. Was. (11/14/04 with Cin.). Is 8-2 in his past 10 starts with 97.8 rating... RB Andre Ellington had 144 scrimmage yards & 2 TDs last week. Had career-high 112 rec. yards, incl. 81-yard TD. Is 1 of 6 players in NFL history with 80+ yard rush & rec. TD in 1st 2 seasons... WR Michael Floyd aims for 3rd home game in row with 100+ yards. In past 2 at home, has 10 catches for 233 yards (116.5 per game). WR Larry Fitzgerald aims for 3rd meeting in row with 100+ yards & TD. In past 2, has 14 catches for 142 yards (121 per game) & 2 TDs (73 & 62 yards). Has catch in 153 games in row, longest active streak in NFL. Since entering NFL in 2004, leads NFL with 96 rec. TDs (incl. playoffs). Rookie WR John Brown has 3 TDs in 1st 2 home games. Ties for NFL rookie lead with 3 TDs. Since 2011, CB Patrick Peterson is only player with 10+ INTs (12) & 3+ PR-TDs (4). CB Antonio Cromartie leads club with 6 PD. CB Jerraud Powers had INT last week. S TONY JEFFERSON leads team with 31 tackles. LB Larry Foote is 2nd with 27.
Results and Schedule
| Washington Redskins |
| Week |
Date |
Opp |
H/A |
Score |
Dif |
| 1 |
2014-09-07 |
HOU |
A |
L 6-17 |
-11 |
| 2 |
2014-09-14 |
JAC |
H |
W 41-10 |
+31 |
| 3 |
2014-09-21 |
PHI |
A |
L 34-37 |
-3 |
| 4 |
2014-09-25 |
NYG |
H |
L 14-45 |
-31 |
| 5 |
2014-10-06 |
SEA |
H |
L 17-27 |
-10 |
| 6 |
2014-10-12 |
ARI |
A |
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| 7 |
2014-10-19 |
TEN |
H |
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| 8 |
2014-10-27 |
DAL |
A |
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| 9 |
2014-11-02 |
MIN |
A |
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| 10 |
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Bye |
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| 11 |
2014-11-16 |
TB |
H |
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| 12 |
2014-11-23 |
SF |
A |
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| 13 |
2014-11-30 |
IND |
A |
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| 14 |
2014-12-07 |
STL |
H |
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| 15 |
2014-12-14 |
NYG |
A |
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| 16 |
2014-12-20 |
PHI |
H |
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| 17 |
2014-12-28 |
DAL |
H |
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| Arizona Cardinals |
| Week |
Date |
Opp |
H/A |
Score |
Dif |
| 1 |
2014-09-08 |
SD |
H |
W 18-17 |
+1 |
| 2 |
2014-09-14 |
NYG |
A |
W 25-14 |
+11 |
| 3 |
2014-09-21 |
SF |
H |
W 23-14 |
+9 |
| 4 |
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Bye |
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| 5 |
2014-10-05 |
DEN |
A |
L 20-41 |
-21 |
| 6 |
2014-10-12 |
WAS |
H |
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| 7 |
2014-10-19 |
OAK |
A |
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| 8 |
2014-10-26 |
PHI |
H |
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| 9 |
2014-11-02 |
DAL |
A |
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| 10 |
2014-11-09 |
STL |
H |
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| 11 |
2014-11-16 |
DET |
H |
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| 12 |
2014-11-23 |
SEA |
A |
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| 13 |
2014-11-30 |
ATL |
A |
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| 14 |
2014-12-07 |
KC |
H |
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| 15 |
2014-12-11 |
STL |
A |
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| 16 |
2014-12-21 |
SEA |
H |
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| 17 |
2014-12-28 |
SF |
A |
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Offense Stats Comparison
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WAS
Offense |
ARI
Offense |
NFL
Avg. |
Adv. |
| Points for |
21.7 |
21.5 |
23.2 |
WAS |
| Rushing yards |
100.3 |
96.5 |
114.0 |
WAS |
| Rushing yards per attempt |
4.13 |
3.54 |
4.21 |
WAS |
| Completion % |
64.7% |
51.5% |
63.8% |
WAS |
| Passing yards |
258.7 |
216.0 |
241.9 |
WAS |
| Passing yards per completion |
11.74 |
12.58 |
10.77 |
ARI |
| Passing yards per attempt |
7.60 |
6.48 |
6.87 |
WAS |
| Interceptions |
0.3 |
0.0 |
0.8 |
ARI |
| Fumbles lost |
0.7 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
ARI |
| Sacks allowed |
2.0 |
2.5 |
2.0 |
WAS |
| 3rd down conversions |
34.4% |
40.0% |
42.1% |
ARI |
| 4th down conversions |
25.0% |
100.0% |
45.1% |
ARI |
| Time of possession |
30:10 |
27:52 |
30:10 |
WAS |
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Defense Stats Comparison
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WAS
Defense |
ARI
Defense |
NFL
Avg. |
Adv. |
| Points against |
27.0 |
15.5 |
23.2 |
ARI |
| Rushing yards |
107.7 |
81.5 |
114.0 |
ARI |
| Rushing yards per attempt |
4.01 |
2.98 |
4.21 |
ARI |
| Completion % |
65.8% |
67.3% |
63.8% |
WAS |
| Passing yards |
224.7 |
249.0 |
241.9 |
WAS |
| Passing yards per completion |
11.00 |
11.31 |
10.77 |
WAS |
| Passing yards per attempt |
7.24 |
7.61 |
6.87 |
WAS |
| INT return |
0.3 |
1.5 |
0.8 |
ARI |
| Fumble recoveries |
0.3 |
0.0 |
0.6 |
WAS |
| Sacks |
1.7 |
1.0 |
2.0 |
WAS |
| 3rd down conversions |
44.1% |
44.6% |
42.1% |
WAS |
| 4th down conversions |
50.0% |
33.3% |
45.1% |
ARI |
| Time of possession |
29:50 |
32:08 |
30:10 |
WAS |
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Special Teams Stats Comparison
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WAS |
ARI |
NFL
Avg. |
Adv. |
| Yards per punt return |
10.1 |
18.2 |
8.6 |
ARI |
| Yards per kick return |
17.5 |
15.4 |
23.0 |
WAS |
| Yards allowed per punt return |
8.6 |
6.3 |
8.6 |
ARI |
| Yards allowed per kick return |
29.9 |
23.4 |
23.0 |
ARI |
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Misc Stats Comparison
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WAS |
ARI |
NFL
Avg. |
Adv. |
| Penalties |
9.3 |
5.0 |
6.9 |
ARI |
| Penalty yards |
85.3 |
29.5 |
59.2 |
ARI |
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Note: Team statistics are shown as the average per game
through Weeks 1 to 5 of the 2014 season after deducting the best
and worst value from the data set. The exception is yards per rush attempt, completion %, yards per
pass completion, yards per pass attempt, 3rd and 4th down conversions, special teams and the NFL averages, which are each calculated based on
totals through Weeks 1 to 5 with no adjustment.
Weather
Team vs. Team History
| Washington Redskins vs. Arizona Cardinals |
| Season |
Week |
Date |
Vis |
Home |
Score |
Winner |
| 2000 |
10 |
2000-11-05 |
WAS |
ARI |
15-16 |
ARI |
| 2000 |
17 |
2000-12-24 |
ARI |
WAS |
3-20 |
WAS |
| 2001 |
13 |
2001-12-09 |
WAS |
ARI |
20-10 |
WAS |
| 2001 |
17 |
2002-01-06 |
ARI |
WAS |
17-20 |
WAS |
| 2002 |
1 |
2002-09-08 |
ARI |
WAS |
23-31 |
WAS |
| 2005 |
14 |
2005-12-11 |
WAS |
ARI |
17-13 |
WAS |
| 2007 |
7 |
2007-10-21 |
ARI |
WAS |
19-21 |
WAS |
| 2008 |
3 |
2008-09-21 |
ARI |
WAS |
17-24 |
WAS |
| 2011 |
2 |
2011-09-18 |
ARI |
WAS |
21-22 |
WAS |
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Note: Only playoff games from the 2004 to 2010 seasons are included in the team vs. team history. Playoff games from seasons prior to 2004 are not currently included in the database.
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