RFK Stadium - After 14 straight losses in Washington, the Cardinals built a 17-0 first-half lead and held off the Redskins to take the win.

Phoenix’s cause was greatly aided by the fact that quarterback Mark Rypien was sidelined with a knee injury early in the second quarter, but by then they already led 10-0 and appeared to be on their way.

The Redskins had a chance to tie, getting possession at their own 11 with 4:22 left, but the drive went nowhere, ending just nine yards downfield as the Cardinals took over on downs.