Category: Cardinals vs. Commanders

LBs Josh Woods, Krys Barnes switch uniform numbers before season opener

Josh Woods was No. 51 and is now No. 10. Krys Barnes was No. 56 and now has No. 51.

Arizona Cardinals linebackers Josh Woods and Krys Barnes debuted number jersey numbers in Week 1.

All through the offseason, training camp and the preseason, Woods wore No. 51 and Barnes No. 56. Both signed with the Cardinals as free agents in the offseason.

With the start of the season, they changed things up.

Woods now wears No. 10, a number previously worn by receiver Davion Davis in the preseason. Davis was not re-signed to the practice squad following his release.

Barnes took Woods’ No. 51.

Woods previously had worn No. 55 and No. 51 in his previous NFL stops with the Bears and Lions.

Barnes had worn No. 51 for his entire career.

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Studs and duds from the Cardinals’ 20-16 Week 1 loss to the Commanders

The Cardinals had some standout performances in Week 1. They also had a pair of duds.

The Arizona Cardinals competed better than most expected in Week 1 but they ultimately lost to the Washington Commanders 20-16 on the road.

They had strong performances from some and a couple of dud performances as well.

Who were the studs and duds in the loss?

Read on!

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LOOK: Photos from the Cardinals’ 20-16 Week 1 loss to the Commanders

Look back at some great images from the Cardinals’ first game of the season.

The Arizona Cardinals opened the season with a 20-16 loss on the road to the Washington Commanders. They had only 210 yards of offense and turned the ball over twice but had a fantastic defensive performance, sacking Sam Howell six times and forcing three turnovers.

It was a promising and disappointing performance.

Below are images from the game. Check them out.

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Commanders 20, Cardinals 16: Takeaways in the Week 1 loss

Here are our takeaways from the Cardinals’ Week 1 loss to the Commanders.

The Arizona Cardinals battled, but it wasn’t enough. They lost their season opener 20-16 to the Washington Commanders. They covered the seven-point spread but, after having a 16-10 lead after the first possession of the second half, they turned the ball over twice and Washington turned those turnovers into 10 points.

What did we learn in the loss?

The takeaways are below.

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WATCH: Highlights in Cardinals’ 20-16 loss

There were many big plays in the Cardinals’ season-opening loss on Sunday. Check them all out.

The Arizona Cardinals opened the 2023 season with a fantastic defensive effort but a lackluster one on offense. They lost on the road to the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

They forced three turnovers but then turned the ball over twice in the second half. The Commanders turned those turnovers into 10 points.

The Cardinals had six sacks and, early in the game, had some big plays on offense.

There were big plays on both sides of the ball for both teams.

Catch all the highlights from the game in the below video.

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Commanders 20, Cardinals 16: Offense struggles in Week 1 loss

Cardinals quarterback Josh Dobbs turned the ball over twice in the second half.

The Arizona Cardinals lost their season opener 20-16 on the road to the Washington Commanders in their season opener.

They surprised on defense, sacking quarterback Sam Howell six times, forcing three turnovers and scoring a defensive touchdown.

They were bad offensively. Two second-half turnovers by quarterback Josh Dobbs turned into 10 Commanders points and the Cardinals failed to get into the end zone offensively.

Arizona starts the season 0-1 and the Commanders win at home to start 1-0.

The recap is below.

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WATCH: Cardinals’ 1st TD of 2023 is defensive score

Dennis Gardeck had a strip sack and Cameron Thomas got the scoop-and-score.

The Arizona Cardinals’ first touchdown of the 2023 season did not come from running back James Conner, tight end Zach Ertz or any receiver. It was scored by the defense.

In the second quarter against the Washington Commanders, Dennis Gardeck sacked quarterback Sam Howell for the second time of the half and knocked the ball out.

Second-year linebacker Cameron Thomas scooped up the ball and dove two yards to get into the end zone.

The Cardinals forced three turnovers in the first half of the game and led 13-10 at the half. Watch the play below!

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First quarter of 2023 is physical for Cardinals, but too physical

They were twice flagged for personal fouls in the first quarter and flagged for 67 penalty yards on one drive.

The Arizona Cardinals trailed the Washington Commanders 7-3 after one quarter of play in the 2023 season. The defense looks different.

The defense was very physical but also too physical and it cost them.

On the Commander’s second offensive series, the Cardinals were penalized 67 yards in a 91-yard touchdown drive.

Linebacker Kyzir White leveled quarterback Sam Howell near the sideline and was called for a personal foul.

Safety Jalen Thompson was flagged for illegal use of the helmet on a brutal hit on receiver Jahan Dotson at the sideline.

Then cornerback Marco Wilson was penalized for a 47-yard pass interference call.

In the second quarter before Zaven Collins picked off a pass, defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter was called for roughing the passer, too.

The new coaching staff preaches violence and discipline. The violence is there so far. The discipline seems to be lacking early.

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Terry McLaurin, James Smith-Williams active for Commanders vs. Cardinals

Check out the players the Commanders did not dress in their season opener against the Cardinals.

The Washington Commanders announced their list of inactive players who would not dress for their season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin was active, as expected.

Defensive end Chase Young, ruled out on Saturday after initially being questionable for the game with a neck injury, was inactive.

Defensive end James Smith-Williams, who was questionable with an oblique injury he suffered late in the week, did dress for the game.

These players did not dress for Washington:

  • DE William Bradley-King
  • OL Trent Scott
  • OL Chris Paul
  • TE Curtis Hodges
  • WR Mitchell Tinsley
  • DE Chase Young

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Cardinals have multiple rookies inactive in Week 1

The Cardinals had five inactive rookies for the season opener against the Commanders.

The Arizona Cardinals released their Week 1 unactive list and it comes with no real surprises. Offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum is the most notable player on the list but he was ruled out with a hand injury. The rest are rookies.

These players did not dress for the opener against the Washington Commanders:

  • CB Starling Thomas
  • LB Owen Pappoe
  • DL Dante Stills
  • OL Carter O’Donnell
  • OL Kelvin Beachum
  • OL Ilm Manning
  • TE Elijah Higgins

Pappoe and Stills were drafted by the Cardinals. Higgins, Thomas and Manning are rookies the Cardinals acquired on waiver claims. O’Donnell is not a rookie but has not yet played in the NFL. He was also acquired on a waiver claim.

With these inactives, the three offensive linemen who will dress to back up the starters are center Trystan Colon, guard Keith Ismael and tackle Jackson Barton. Barton was elevated to the active roster on Saturday from the practice squad.

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