The Cardinals were nursing a one-point lead against Washington on Sunday, and conventional wisdom said to keep piling up first downs to run out the clock. Quarterback Carson Palmer instead went for it all, and helped seal the win on a beautiful 42-yard touchdown pass to J.J. Nelson. “You go back to your roots,” coach Bruce Arians said of the daring call. “When the game is on the line, no risk-it, no biscuit.” Cornerback Patrick Peterson intercepted a pass on Washington’s last-gasp possession to give the Cardinals a much-needed 31-23 win. Palmer, Nelson and left tackle D.
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