With the Eagles getting whipped by the Buccaneers 33-16 in the early game, Washington entered this matchup with a 4:05 p.m. kickoff in Arizona in sole possession of first place in the NFC East.
First Quarter
The Cardinals got the ball first, and had a good return to start the first series at the 45-yard line. After earning 3 first downs, the Cardinals had 1st & 10 at the Commanders 11-yard line. Two plays later, they had 3rd & 1 at the 2-yard line, but the run was stuffed to bring up 4th and inches.