That's what the Cardinals have faced this year. Whether it was trying to win on the East Coast, or beating a good team at home, or winning in Seattle, or winning three straight for the first time in 2002, every game has presented challenges.

So far, they have passed most of the tests. The Cardinals are 7-3 and could clinch the NFC West title by beating the Giants this Sunday, which will be their biggest challenge of the season.

Most of the Cardinals weren't quite ready to turn their attention to the Giants in the moments after the victory over Seattle on Sunday.

After all, it was their first victory in Seattle since 2002, and it dashed any remaining hopes the Seahawks had of winning a fifth consecutive NFC West title.

"You know, with this team (Seattle) being as good as they have been over the years and us having as many problems as we have had, it is nice to come in here and get a victory," Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner said. "I think the big thing for us is that we are starting to win some big games on the road, and we are playing better on the road."

Now comes the Cardinals' biggest challenge of the year: beating the Giants. The Giants are comfortable in Arizona, having won Super Bowl XLII there, and their defensive front presents some problems for the Cardinals passing attack.

"We know we are going to meet the best," defensive tackle Darnell Dockett said. "This is the best team in football."