The Cardinals would match their 7–8 record from 1987, but finished with one more loss, going 7–9, as 1987 was a one-game strike shortened season, and 1988 was a full 16 game season.
The Cardinals move to Phoenix marked the first time an NFL team called a place in Arizona home.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve at Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers Top rushers Top receivers
at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers Top rushers Top receivers
at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington, District of Columbia First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers Top rushers Top receivers