1998 Arizona Cardinals Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-7
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Division Playoff
Coach: Vince Tobin (9-7)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
1998 Arizona Cardinals Roster
The Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League ended the 1998 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing second in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Cardinals chalked up 325 points, but the defense conceded 378. Jake Plummer led the charge, passing for 3,737 yards. Frank Sanders snagged 89 passes for 1,145 yards. Larry Centers and Rob Moore provided receiving help also.
Adrian Murrell carried the ball for a team-best 1,042 yards for Arizona.
The larcenous defense manufactured 39 turnovers. Kwamie Lassiter intercepted 8 opponent throws. Simeon Rice topped the defensive unit with 10 quarterback sacks.
Vince Tobin coached the team. The 1998 Arizona Cardinals lost in the Division Playoff.
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Regular Season Points For: 325
Regular Season Points Against: 378
Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
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September 6, 1998 | Arizona Cardinals 10 at Dallas Cowboys 38 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
September 13, 1998 | Arizona Cardinals 14 at Seattle Seahawks 33 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
September 20, 1998 | Philadelphia Eagles 3 at Arizona Cardinals 17 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
September 27, 1998 | Arizona Cardinals 20 at St. Louis Rams 17 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
October 4, 1998 | Oakland Raiders 23 at Arizona Cardinals 20 | L | 1-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
October 11, 1998 | Chicago Bears 7 at Arizona Cardinals 20 | W | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
October 18, 1998 | Arizona Cardinals 7 at New York Giants 34 | L | 2-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
November 1, 1998 | Arizona Cardinals 17 at Detroit Lions 15 | W | 2-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
November 8, 1998 | Washington Redskins 27 at Arizona Cardinals 29 | W | 3-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
November 15, 1998 | Dallas Cowboys 35 at Arizona Cardinals 28 | L | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
November 22, 1998 | Arizona Cardinals 45 at Washington Redskins 42 | W | 3-2-0 | 3-3-0 | 6-5-0 | ||
November 29, 1998 | Arizona Cardinals 24 at Kansas City Chiefs 34 | L | 3-2-0 | 3-4-0 | 6-6-0 | ||
December 6, 1998 | New York Giants 23 at Arizona Cardinals 19 | L | 3-3-0 | 3-4-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
December 13, 1998 | Arizona Cardinals 20 at Philadelphia Eagles 17 | W | 3-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 7-7-0 | OT | |
December 20, 1998 | New Orleans Saints 17 at Arizona Cardinals 19 | W | 4-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 8-7-0 | ||
December 27, 1998 | San Diego Chargers 13 at Arizona Cardinals 16 | W | 5-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 9-7-0 | ||
January 2, 1999 | Arizona Cardinals 20 at Dallas Cowboys 7 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | NFC Wild Card Playoff | |
January 10, 1999 | Arizona Cardinals 21 at Minnesota Vikings 41 | L | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | AFC Divisional Playoff |