GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Washington Redskins come to the desert with their offense in high gear, just like the Arizona Cardinals used to be.On Sunday, Washington faces a troubled Cardinals squad languishing deep in the standings at 4-6-1.Despite their 31-26 Thanksgiving Day loss to Dallas, the Redskins (6-4-1) lead the crowded competition for the NFCs No. 2 wild-card spot.We have a lot of different weapons on our team that can really contribute, Washington coach Jay Gruden said, and our offensive line is doing an excellent job ... Our quarterback is more comfortable in the system, were keeping him in favorable down and distances, and a lot of players are stepping up to make plays.Sounds a lot like what coach Bruce Arians used to say last year about his 13-3 Cardinals.These days, words like selfishness and accountability creep into the conversation. Arians also didnt like the teams level of` `physicality in its 38-19 loss at Atlanta last Sunday. And he said he was disappointed the teams leaders didnt lead better.Its not the first time Arians has publicly called out his players, although this time he didnt name names.Thats why we love him, Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu said. Hes critical, hes honest. He speaks how he feels.Mathieu is doubtful for Sunday due to a shoulder injury that sidelined him two of the last three games.Arizonas 2015 All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson said the players held a meeting where veterans reminded younger players that this is not the time to check out and start thinking about the offseason.As for the coachs criticism of the veterans, Peterson said, No comment.Arians expects the players to heed his criticism.They usually respond very well, he said. If they dont, youve got a problem. Weve never had any problem with guys responding.The Redskins will be without standout tight end Jordan Reed due to a shoulder injury, but have plenty of other targets for quarterback Kirk Cousins, so many that Peterson wont zero in on one receiver as he often does.The Cardinals have won 10, 11 and 13 games in Arians three seasons. If the Redskins win Sunday, it will be Arizonas first three-game losing streak in Arians time in Arizona.Here are some things to consider when the Redskins meet the Cardinals for the 122nd time in a series that dates to 1932:FITZGERALDS STATS: Larry Fitzgerald keeps climbing among the elite receivers of the game.He has 1,096 receptions and needs seven catches to move past good friend Cris Carter and Marvin Harrison into third on the NFL career list. Fitzgerald has caught a pass in 190 consecutive games, the third-longest streak in NFL history.And its not like his skills are diminishing. Fitzgerald is second in the league in receptions with 78, four behind leader Antonio Brown.NORMAN VS. FITZGERALD: Redskins All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman knows its a different challenge every week, from the Steelers Brown to the Cowboys Dez Bryant and Giants Odell Beckham Jr. On Sunday, its Fitzgerald, a big receiver who ratchets up the physicality.Hes aggressive, Norman said. As physical as a defensive back would be, hes aggressive on offense. He wants contact. He wants to get after you and block you. He wants to make that hard catch. Hes been doing that for years.PONCE DE DAVIS: Redskins tight end Vernon Davis is enjoying a career renaissance in his 11th NFL season at age 32 with 31 catches for 450 yards and two touchdowns.Even after the 49ers traded him and the Broncos didnt re-sign him, Davis never lost hope in his abilities because his speed was still there.Every phase of your life and your career youll face adversity, Davis said. You just have to know how to deal with it, and through it all you have to be optimistic. You have to be optimistic, keep your chin up, head held high and just keep going, keep moving forward.STILL A CHANCE? Mathematically, the Cardinals are still in the hunt for a playoff berth, even though their recent play wouldnt warrant that. Maybe this team has some hidden win streak in it.Everything just isnt coming together for us this year, Mathieu said. At the end of the day, weve got to find a way to win one football game. Its not really about going to the playoffs or anything like that. Weve just got to find a way to win one football game.---AP sports writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this report.---More AP NFL coverage: http://pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Wholesale Air Jordan 4 . Pence singled in the winning run with no outs in the ninth inning to give the Giants a 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Cheap Jordan 4 China . -- The St. Johns IceCaps weathered a wild first period with the help of goaltender Jussi Olkinuora, before finding offensive inroads in the second. http://www.cheapairjordan4.com/ . The International Olympic Committee released the official list of bid cities on Friday after the deadline for applications had passed. The candidates -- all previously announced in their own countries -- are: Almat