1988 Phoenix Cardinals Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-9
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Gene Stallings (7-9)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
1988 Phoenix Cardinals Roster
The Phoenix Cardinals of the National Football League ended the 1988 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, finishing third in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference.
The Cardinals chalked up 344 points, but the shaky defensive squad conceded 398. Neil Lomax led the charge, passing for 3,395 yards. J.T. Smith paced the receiving corps, snagging 83 passes, while Roy Green accumulated 1,097 receiving yards.
Earl Ferrell carried the ball for a team-best 924 yards for Phoenix, while Stump Mitchell also contributed to the rushing attack.
Carl Carter and Cedric Mack each snatched 3 opponent throws. Freddie Nunn topped the defensive unit with 14 quarterback sacks.
Gene Stallings coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 344
Regular Season Points Against: 398
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 1988 | Phoenix Cardinals 14 at Cincinnati Bengals 21 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 12, 1988 | Dallas Cowboys 17 at Phoenix Cardinals 14 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 18, 1988 | Phoenix Cardinals 30 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 | W | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| September 25, 1988 | Washington Redskins 21 at Phoenix Cardinals 30 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| October 2, 1988 | Phoenix Cardinals 41 at Los Angeles Rams 27 | W | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 9, 1988 | Pittsburgh Steelers 14 at Phoenix Cardinals 31 | W | 2-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| October 16, 1988 | Phoenix Cardinals 17 at Washington Redskins 33 | L | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| October 23, 1988 | Cleveland Browns 29 at Phoenix Cardinals 21 | L | 2-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| October 30, 1988 | Phoenix Cardinals 16 at Dallas Cowboys 10 | W | 2-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 5-4-0 | ||
| November 6, 1988 | San Francisco 49ers 23 at Phoenix Cardinals 24 | W | 3-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 6-4-0 | ||
| November 13, 1988 | New York Giants 17 at Phoenix Cardinals 24 | W | 4-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 7-4-0 | ||
| November 20, 1988 | Phoenix Cardinals 20 at Houston Oilers 38 | L | 4-2-0 | 3-3-0 | 7-5-0 | ||
| November 27, 1988 | Phoenix Cardinals 21 at Philadelphia Eagles 31 | L | 4-2-0 | 3-4-0 | 7-6-0 | ||
| December 4, 1988 | Phoenix Cardinals 7 at New York Giants 44 | L | 4-2-0 | 3-5-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| December 10, 1988 | Philadelphia Eagles 23 at Phoenix Cardinals 17 | L | 4-3-0 | 3-5-0 | 7-8-0 | ||
| December 18, 1988 | Green Bay Packers 26 at Phoenix Cardinals 17 | L | 4-4-0 | 3-5-0 | 7-9-0 |
