Arizona Cardinals

Master the Arizona Cardinals in NFL 2K1! Learn how to leverage J. Plummer's scrambling, exploit passing to R. Moore and F. Sanders, and unleash S. Rice on defense for big plays.

Alright, let's talk about the Arizona Cardinals in NFL 2K1. They're in a pretty decent spot this year, with a mix of offense and defense. You know, you gotta have at least one of those to win games, and both to even think about a championship. J. Plummer shows some promise at QB, but he's still got some growing to do, so it might be a bit of a grind this season.

Team Info:

• City: Tempe
• Stadium: Sun Devil Stadium
• Offense Rating: 69 (Key Players: J. Plummer, T. Jones, R. Moore, F. Sanders)
• Defense Rating: 74 (Key Players: S. Rice, R. McKinnon, R. Fredricks, A. Williams)
• Overall Rating: 71

Offense Strategy

When you've got the ball, you'll want to get R. Moore and F. Sanders involved in the passing game, and don't forget T. Jones out of the backfield. The goal is to stretch the field. You also need to establish the run. Let those safeties creep up to try and stop the run, then hit 'em over the top with a deep pass for a touchdown. J. Plummer can scramble, so use that! If your receivers aren't open, just have him tuck it and run for some extra yards.

Defense Strategy

On defense, the Cardinals have some serious pass-rushing potential with S. Rice, and A. Williams is a solid cornerback. You should definitely consider letting S. Rice blitz on most passing downs. This can force the opposing QB into making a bad throw right towards A. Williams, who's got a good shot at picking it off. Don't be too scared of the run game; your linebackers are solid and can shut down opposing running backs. For this team, sticking with the Nickel Blitz package is a good bet.