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The Redskins beat scored more points than the Cardinals, 21-19, to give them a 4-2 record in a tough NFC East race. It really didn't feel too good, though. The prettiest thing about this game is pictured to the right.

Arizona gave this game away in every possible way. A Kurt Warner interception, plus a late hit gave the Redskins their first TD. A Kurt Warner interception was returned by London Fletcher for the Skins' 2nd TD. Penalties, a late fumble in the redzone, a blocked extra point and a dumb 2-point conversion call sealed it all for Arizona. Well, the missed field goal as time was expiring actually sealed it.

That's right. Despite how badly the Cardinals played, they were a foot from winning this game. Neil Rackers' foot missed a game winning FG by a foot to the left with :01 remaining.

The Redskins offense was, for the second straight game, horrible. Washington gained just 160 yards of offense [Arizona gained 364] and just 87 yards passing. Jason Campbell was accurate, completing 12 of 18 passes, but just 95 yards [and one of those was a 26 yarder to Antawn Randle El].

Game balls do go to Kurt Warner and London Fletcher, two cagey vets who won a Super Bowl together in St Louis. No one thought Warner would play ... but was in there with all kinds of tape, wrap and braces on his left arm [so bad that he had to hand the ball off exclusively with his right hand]. Warner was a gamer with 41 pass attempts and 2 TDs. As for Fletcher, he returned one of Warner's interceptions for a TD ... but was all over the place in this game. Big hits, big tackles and big plays defined his day.

Needless to say, the Redskins need to shape up that offense before heading into New England next week. Arizona goes to their bye week before a trip to Tampa Bay. Both teams are much better than what they showed at FedEx Field today.