Though the media played as constant reminder to the Redskins recent struggles in Week 1, it was clear that it was something on their mind throughout the week. A win to start the season won't make or break a team's year, but it does play a factor in building momentum and confidence for the roster.

During the week of practices leading up to Arizona, the team stressed one thing in particular to overturn its recent early season woes: a fast start.

"You know, we started slow last year," safety D.J. Swearinger Sr. said. "Jay [Gruden] been preaching it all week, you know, starting fast, and I think we got a fast start today."

The team did get a fast start indeed. With both sides of the ball playing well, the Redskins dominated the Cardinals for a larger portion of Sunday's game, and showed just how talented the roster can be when it's fully healthy.