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NFL team season
The
1995
Arizona Cardinals
season was the franchise's 97th season, 76th season in the
National Football League (NFL), the eighth in
Arizona and the second as the Arizona Cardinals. Former
Seattle Seahawks quarterback
Dave Krieg started in his only season with the team. The Cardinals failed to improve upon their 8–8 record from 1994 and finished 4–12, resulting in the firing of head coach
Buddy Ryan and his entire staff.
Offseason NFL Draft
[1]
Undrafted Free Agents
1995 Undrafted Free Agents of note
Player
Position
College
Jason Bonds
Quarterback
Northern Arizona
Andy Caflisch
Punter
UW–Stout
Personnel Staff
1995 Arizona Cardinals staff
Front office
President –
Bill Bidwill
Vice president –
Larry Wilson
Assistant general manager – Joe Woolley
Director of pro scouting –
Keith Kidd
Director of college scouting – Bo Bolinger Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
Strength and conditioning – Bob Rogucki
Roster
1995 Arizona Cardinals final roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
Reserve lists
Practice squad
53 active, 11 inactive, 1 practice squad
Rookies in italics
Regular season Schedule
Week
Date
Opponent
Result
Record
Venue
Attendance
1
September 3
at
Washington Redskins
L 7–27
0–1
RFK Stadium
52,731
2
September 10
Philadelphia Eagles
L 19–31
0–2
Sun Devil Stadium
45,004
3
September 17
at
Detroit Lions
W 20–17
1–2
Pontiac Silverdome
58,727
4
September 24
at
Dallas Cowboys
L 20–34
1–3
Texas Stadium
64,560
5
October 1
Kansas City Chiefs
L 3–24
1–4
Sun Devil Stadium
50,211
6
October 8
at
New York Giants
L 21–27 (OT)
1–5
Giants Stadium
68,463
7
October 15
Washington Redskins
W 24–20
2–5
Sun Devil Stadium
42,370
8
Bye
9
October 29
Seattle Seahawks
W 20–14 (OT)
3–5
Sun Devil Stadium
39,600
10
November 5
at
Denver Broncos
L 6–38
3–6
Mile High Stadium
71,488
11
November 12
Minnesota Vikings
L 24–30 (OT)
3–7
Sun Devil Stadium
51,342
12
November 19
at
Carolina Panthers
L 7–27
3–8
Memorial Stadium
49,582
13
November 26
Atlanta Falcons
W 40–37 (OT)
4–8
Sun Devil Stadium
35,147
14
New York Giants
L 6–10
4–9
Sun Devil Stadium
44,246
15
at
San Diego Chargers
L 25–28
4–10
Jack Murphy Stadium
55,258
16
December 17
at
Philadelphia Eagles
L 20–21
4–11
Veterans Stadium
62,076
17
December 25
Dallas Cowboys
L 13–37
4–12
Sun Devil Stadium
72,394
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries Week 1: at Washington Redskins
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
WAS – Eddie Murray 22-yard field goal. Redskins 13–7.
WAS –
Leslie Shepherd 73-yard pass from
Gus Frerotte (Eddie Murray kick). Redskins 20–7. Fourth quarter
WAS –
Scott Galbraith 2-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Eddie Murray kick). Redskins 27–7.
Top passers
ARI – Dave Krieg – 10/22, 92 yards, TD, 3 INT
WAS – Gus Frerotte – 9/15, 157 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
Top receivers
ARI –
Frank Sanders – 1 reception, 36 yards
WAS – Leslie Shepherd – 1 reception, 73 yards, TD
Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 2: Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Eagles 0
10
7 14 31
Cardinals
0
3
3 13 19
at
Sun Devil Stadium ,
Tempe, Arizona
Date : September 10Game time : 6:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 88 °F (31 °C)Game attendance : 45,004
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
PHI –
William Thomas 37-yard interception return (
Gary Anderson kick). Eagles 7–0.
ARI –
Greg Davis 21-yard field goal. Eagles 7–3.'
PHI – Gary Anderson 43-yard field goal. Eagles 10–3. Third quarter
PHI –
Charlie Garner 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick). Eagles 17–3.
ARI – Greg Davis 29-yard field goal. Eagles 17–6. Fourth quarter
Top passers
PHI – Rodney Peete – 8/13, 145 yards, TD
ARI – Mike Buck – 13/21, 198 yards, TD Top rushers
PHI –
Ricky Watters – 22 rushes, 94 yards
ARI – Garrison Hearst – 17 rushes, 21 yards Top receivers
PHI – Fred Barnett – 5 receptions, 97 yards, TD
ARI –
Frank Sanders – 5 receptions, 102 yards
Week 3: at Detroit Lions
Week 3: Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals 0
6
0 14 20
Lions
3
7
7 0 17
at
Pontiac Silverdome ,
Pontiac, Michigan
Date : September 17Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. MSTGame weather : None (Indoor stadium)Game attendance : 58,727
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
ARI – Greg Davis 25-yard field goal. Lions 17–9.
ARI – Greg Davis 25-yard field goal. Lions 17–12.
ARI –
Anthony Edwards 24-yard pass from
Dave Krieg (Dave Krieg–
Frank Sanders pass). Cardinals 20–17.
Top passers
ARI – Dave Krieg – 15/24, 158 yards, TD
DET – Scott Mitchell – 17/26, 217 yards, TD Top rushers
ARI –
Garrison Hearst – 22 rushes, 121 yards
DET – Barry Sanders – 24 rushes, 147 yards, TD Top receivers
ARI –
Larry Centers – 6 receptions, 37 yards
DET – Brett Perriman – 7 receptions, 114 yards, TD
Week 4: at Dallas Cowboys
Week 4: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
0
10
3 7 20
Cowboys 14
10
3 7 34
at
Texas Stadium ,
Irving, Texas
Date : September 17Game time : 3:00 p.m. CST/2:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 63 °F (17 °C)Game attendance : 64,560
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
ARI –
Greg Davis 31-yard field goal. Cowboys 14–3.
DAL – Emmitt Smith 1-yard run (Chris Boniol kick). Cowboys 21–3.
ARI –
Larry Centers 13-yard pass from
Dave Krieg (Greg Davis kick). Cowboys 21–10.
DAL – Chris Boniol 25-yard field goal. Cowboys 24–10. Third quarter
DAL – Chris Boniol 30-yard field goal. Cowboys 27–10.
ARI – Greg Davis 19-yard field goal. Cowboys 27–13. Fourth quarter
DAL –
Sherman Williams 44-yard run (Chris Boniol kick). Cowboys 34–13.
ARI –
Rob Moore 25-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Greg Davis kick). Cowboys 34–20.
Top passers
ARI – Dave Krieg – 24/33, 324 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
DAL – Troy Aikman – 19/30, 251 yards, TD Top rushers
ARI – Larry Centers – 4 rushes, 29 yards
DAL – Emmitt Smith – 21 rushes, 116 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
ARI – Rob Moore – 9 receptions, 154 yards, TD
DAL –
Michael Irvin – 5 receptions, 105 yards
Week 5: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week 5: Kansas City Chiefs at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Chiefs 0
14
10 0 24
Cardinals
0
0
0 3 3
at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona
Date : October 1Game time : 2:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 77 °F (25 °C)Game attendance : 50,211
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
KC –
Lake Dawson 14-yard pass from Steve Bono (Lin Elliott kick). Chiefs 21–0.
KC – Lin Elliott 28-yard field goal. Chiefs 28–0. Fourth quarter
ARI –
Greg Davis 48-yard field goal. Chiefs 24–3.'
Top passers
KC – Steve Bono – 7/17, 78 yards, 2 TD, INT
ARI –
Dave Krieg – 25/41, 308 yards, INT Top rushers
KC – Steve Bono – 5 rushes, 74 yards, TD
ARI –
Garrison Hearst – 15 rushes, 54 yards Top receivers
KC – Lake Dawson – 2 receptions, 29 yards, TD
ARI –
Frank Sanders – 4 receptions, 97 yards
Week 6: at New York Giants
Week 6: Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Cardinals
3
7
11 0 0 21
Giants 7
0
7 7 6 27
at
Giants Stadium ,
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : October 8Game time : 4:00 p.m. EST/2:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 64 °F (18 °C)Game attendance : 68,463
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
ARI – Greg Davis 36-yard field goal. Cardinals 13–7.
NYG –
Charles Way 2-yard pass from Dave Brown (Brad Daluiso kick). Giants 14–13.
ARI – Frank Sanders 6-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Dave Krieg–Frank Sanders pass). Cardinals 21–14. Fourth quarter
NYG – Dave Brown 2-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick). Tied 21–21. Overtime
Top passers
ARI – Dave Krieg – 23/38, 305 yards, 2 TD, INT
NYG – Dave Brown – 14/23, 166 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
Top receivers
ARI – Frank Sanders – 6 receptions, 108 yards, 2 TD
NYG – Mike Sherrard – 4 receptions, 32 yards, TD
Week 7: vs. Washington Redskins
Week 7: Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Redskins
7
6
7 0 20
Cardinals 3
7
7 7 24
at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona
Date : October 15Game time : 2:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 84 °F (29 °C)Game attendance : 42,370
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
ARI –
Aeneas Williams 28-yard interception return (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 10–7.
WAS – Eddie Murray 38-yard field goal. Tied 10–10.
WAS – Eddie Murray 25-yard field goal. Redskins 13–10. Third quarter
ARI –
Larry Centers 9-yard run (Greg Davis kick). Cardinals 17–13.
WAS –
Coleman Bell 29-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Eddie Murray kick). Redskins 20–17. Fourth quarter
Top passers
WAS – Gus Frerotte – 15/29, 242 yards, 2 TD, INT
ARI – Dave Krieg – 22/33, 207 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
WAS –
Terry Allen – 17 rushes, 42 yards
ARI – Garrison Hearst – 24 rushes, 79 yards Top receivers
WAS – Henry Ellard – 2 receptions, 64 yards, TD
ARI – Larry Centers – 7 receptions, 52 yards
Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week 9: Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Seahawks
0
0
7 7 0 14
Cardinals 14
0
0 0 6 20
at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona
Date : October 29Game time : 2:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 72 °F (22 °C)Game attendance : 39,600
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
SEA – Mack Strong 2-yard pass from John Friesz (Todd Peterson kick). Tied 14–14. Overtime
ARI –
Lorenzo Lynch 72-yard interception return. Cardinals 20–14.
Top passers
SEA – John Friesz – 17/32, 205 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
ARI – Dave Krieg – 23/45, 200 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers
Top receivers
SEA –
Brian Blades – 5 receptions, 69 yards
ARI – Rob Moore – 6 receptions, 77 yards, TD
Week 10: at Denver Broncos
Week 10: Arizona Cardinals at Denver Broncos – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
3
3
0 0 6
Broncos 14
10
7 7 38
at
Mile High Stadium ,
Denver, Colorado
Date : November 5Game time : 2:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 44 °F (7 °C)Game attendance : 71,488
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
DEN – Aaron Craver 1-yard pass from
John Elway (Jason Elam kick). Broncos 21–3.
DEN – Jason Elam 53-yard field goal. Broncos 24–3.
ARI – Greg Davis 20-yard field goal. Broncos 24–6. Third quarter
DEN –
Anthony Miller 47-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick). Broncos 31–6. Fourth quarter
DEN –
Ed McCaffrey 23-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick). Broncos 38–6.
Top passers
ARI –
Dave Krieg – 17/29, 233 yards
DEN – John Elway – 16/21, 256 yards, 3 TD Top rushers
ARI –
Garrison Hearst – 12 rushes, 50 yards
DEN – Terrell Davis – 22 rushes, 135 yards, TD Top receivers
ARI –
Rob Moore – 6 receptions, 84 yards
DEN – Anthony Miller – 2 receptions, 61 yards, TD
Week 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 11: Minnesota Vikings at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Vikings 3
14
0 7 6 30
Cardinals
0
10
6 8 0 24
at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona
Date : November 12Game time : 2:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 66 °F (19 °C)Game attendance : 51,342
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
ARI – Greg Davis 44-yard field goal. Vikings 17–13.
ARI – Greg Davis 44-yard field goal. Vikings 17–16. Fourth quarter
MIN – Cris Carter 2-yard pass from Warren Moon (Fuad Reveiz kick). Vikings 24–16.
ARI –
Wendall Gaines 2-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Dave Krieg–Rob Moore pass). Tied 24–24. Overtime
MIN –
Qadry Ismail 50-yard pass from Warren Moon. Vikings 30–24.
Top passers
MIN – Warren Moon – 24/43, 342 yards, 4 TD
ARI – Dave Krieg – 19/36, 231 yards, 2 TD, INT Top rushers
Top receivers
MIN – Cris Carter – 12 receptions, 157 yards, 2 TD
ARI –
Frank Sanders – 3 receptions, 70 yards
Week 12: at Carolina Panthers
Week 12: Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
0
7
0 0 7
Panthers 0
14
6 7 27
at
Memorial Stadium ,
Clemson, South Carolina
Date : November 19Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. MSTGame weather : 55 °F (13 °C)Game attendance : 49,582
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
CAR – John Kasay 42-yard field goal. Panthers 17–7.
CAR – John Kasay 30-yard field goal. Panthers 20–7. Fourth quarter
Top passers
ARI –
Dave Krieg – 14/25, 106 yards
CAR – Kerry Collins – 15/23, 201 yards, 2 TD Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 13: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week 13: Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Falcons
0
20
7 10 0 37
Cardinals 6
14
7 10 3 40
at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona
Date : November 26Game time : 2:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 67 °F (19 °C)Game attendance : 35,147
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
ARI –
Greg Davis 44-yard field goal. Cardinals 3–0.
ARI – Greg Davis 29-yard field goal. Cardinals 6–0. Second quarter
Third quarter
ATL –
Terance Mathis 54-yard pass from Jeff George (Morten Andersen kick). Falcons 27–20.
ARI –
Wendall Gaines 22-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Greg Davis kick). Tied 27–27. Fourth quarter
ARI – Greg Davis 23-yard field goal. Cardinals 30–27.
ATL –
Jamal Anderson 3-yard run (Morten Andersen kick). Falcons 34–30.
ATL – Morten Andersen 21-yard field goal. Falcons 37–30.
ARI –
Oscar McBride 2-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Greg Davis kick). Tied 37–37. Overtime
ARI – Greg Davis 28-yard field goal. Cardinals 40–37.
Top passers
ATL – Jeff George – 15/34, 280 yards, 3 TD, INT
ARI – Dave Krieg – 27/43, 413 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
Top receivers
ATL – Roell Preston – 3 receptions, 79 yards, TD
ARI – Rob Moore – 8 receptions, 121 yards, TD
Week 14: vs. New York Giants
Week 14: New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Giants 0
3
7 0 10
Cardinals
0
6
0 0 6
at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona
Date : November 30Game time : 6:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 60 °F (16 °C)Game attendance : 44,246
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
ARI –
Greg Davis 44-yard field goal. Cardinals 3–0.
ARI – Greg Davis 28-yard field goal. Cardinals 6–0.'
NYG –
Brad Daluiso 51-yard field goal. Cardinals 6–3. Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
NYG – Dave Brown – 17/27, 144 yards, TD
ARI –
Dave Krieg – 22/37, 235 yards, INT Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 15: at San Diego Chargers
Week 15: Arizona Cardinals at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
0
14
3 8 25
Chargers 0
14
14 0 28
at
Jack Murphy Stadium ,
San Diego, California
Date : December 9Game time : 1:00 p.m. PST/2:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 60 °F (16 °C)Game attendance : 55,258
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
SD –
Andre Coleman 92-yard kickoff return (John Carney kick). Chargers 21–14.
SD – Mark Seay 38-yard pass from Stan Humphries (John Carney kick). Chargers 28–14.
ARI – Greg Davis 36-yard field goal. Chargers 28–17. Fourth quarter
ARI –
Stevie Anderson 12-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Dave Krieg–Stevie Anderson pass). Chargers 28–25.
Top passers
ARI – Dave Krieg – 24/40, 283 yards, 2 TD
SD – Stan Humphries – 26/41, 288 yards, 3 TD, 4 INT Top rushers
Top receivers
ARI –
Rob Moore – 5 receptions, 104 yards
SD – Mark Seay – 7 receptions, 114 yards, 2 TD
Week 16: at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 16: Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
0
14
3 8 25
Eagles 0
14
14 0 28
at
Veterans Stadium ,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date : December 17Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. MSTGame weather : 36 °F (2 °C)Game attendance : 62,076
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
ARI –
Greg Davis 37-yard field goal. Cardinals 3–0.
ARI – Greg Davis 35-yard field goal. Cardinals 6–0. Second quarter
Third quarter
PHI –
Reggie Johnson 21-yard pass from
Rodney Peete (Gary Anderson kick). Cardinals 17–14.
ARI – Greg Davis 35-yard field goal. Cardinals 20–14. Fourth quarter
PHI –
Calvin Williams 37-yard pass from Rodney Peete (Gary Anderson kick). Eagles 21–20.
Top passers
ARI –
Dave Krieg – 21/38, 253 yards, 2 INT
PHI – Rodney Peete – 14/31, 213 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT Top rushers
Top receivers
ARI –
Frank Sanders – 7 receptions, 70 yards
PHI – Calvin Williams – 7 receptions, 105 yards, TD
Week 17: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week 17: Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Cowboys 17
7
3 10 37
Cardinals
0
3
10 0 13
at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona
Date : December 25Game time : 7:00 p.m. MSTGame weather : 56 °F (13 °C)Game attendance : 72,394
Box Score
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
DAL – Kevin Williams 48-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Chris Boniol kick). Cowboys 24–0.
ARI –
Greg Davis 21-yard field goal. Cowboys 24–3. Third quarter
ARI –
Aeneas Williams 48-yard interception return. Cowboys 24–10.
ARI – Greg Davis 23-yard field goal. Cowboys 24–13.'
DAL – Chris Boniol 23-yard field goal. Cowboys 27–13.' Fourth quarter
DAL –
Emmitt Smith 3-yard run (Greg Davis kick). Cowboys 34–13.
DAL – Chris Boniol 24-yard field goal. Cowboys 37–13.'
Top passers
DAL – Troy Aikman – 21/32, 350 yards, 2 TD, INT
ARI –
Dave Krieg – 12/28, 152 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
DAL – Emmitt Smith – 24 rushes, 68 yards, TD
ARI –
Garrison Hearst – 14 rushes, 57 yards Top receivers
DAL – Kevin Williams – 9 receptions, 203 yards, 2 TD
ARI –
Larry Centers – 12 receptions, 172 yards
Standings
[2]
Awards and records Larry Centers, Franchise Record (since broken), Most Receptions in One Season, 101
[3]
Greg Davis, Franchise Record, Most Field Goals in One Season, 30
[3]
Garrison Hearst,
NFL Comeback Player of the Year Milestones Pop culture The season was featured in the 1996 film
Jerry Maguire . Portions of the film centered on fictional wide receiver Rod Tidwell, played by
Cuba Gooding Jr. , and his agent Jerry Maguire, played by
Tom Cruise .
References
^
"1995 Arizona Cardinals Draftees" . Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved January 2, 2014 .
^
1995 NFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics – Pro-Football-Reference.com
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a b NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book , Workman Publishing Co, New York, ISBN
0-7611-2480-2 , p. 94
^ NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book , Workman Publishing Co, New York, ISBN
0-7611-2480-2 , p. 440
External links
Franchise Stadiums Culture Lore Rivalries Division championships (7) Conference championships (1) League championships (2) Retired numbers Current league affiliations
Played in Chicago (1920–1959), St. Louis (1960–1987), and formerly the Phoenix Cardinals (1988–1993)
