It’s amazing that the Cardinals kept the score this close when you consider that the Bucs possessed the ball in this game for an amazing 43:07!  Jeff Garcia was efficient in this game as he completed 18 of 28 passes for 196 yards with a TD an 0 INTs.  Ernest Graham was a workhorse in this game for the Bucs as he carried the ball 34 times for 124 yards (3.6 ypc) with a TD run and he also caught 2 passes for 13 yards.  Joey Galloway (5 rec, 84 yards, TD) and Ike Hilliard (7 rec, 70 yards) each played good games.  The Bucs finished with 162 yards rushing on 46 carries (3.5 ypc) and they also completed 18 of 28 passes for 188 yards.

Jermaine Phillips and Tanard Jackson each had two tackles and a interception in this game to lead the defense.  The Cards finished with 23 yards rushing on 12 carries (1.9 ypc) and they also completed 10 of 30 passes for 172 yards.