Here’s what went down Monday on G&A…

Statement Made…The Cards went to the northwest and pounded the Seahawks 27-3 Sunday behind a stingy defense and a big game from receivers Larry Fitzgerald and Steve Breaston. G&A were impressed how Ken Whisenhunt’s team took the rowdy Seahawks’ fans out of the game early with a quick 14-0 lead and then completely shut down Matt Hasselbeck and Seattle’s passing attack. Gambo knows it’s now a two-team race in the NFC West with the Seahawks all but done.

We were joined by Cards wide receiver Steve Breaston who caught seven passes for 77 yards and a 16-yard third quarter touchdown from Kurt Warner in yesterday’s 27-3 win over the Seahawks in Seattle. He also added 64 yards on three punt returns. Breaston said the Cards’ performance was by far their most complete effort of the year and the team is looking forward to a big challenge this weekend in New York against the Giants on Sunday Night Football.

Another Challenge…The Cards improved to 3-2 after Sunday’s win over Seattle and now the focus shifts to this weekend’s big showdown against the Giants in New York. Gambo knows the Cards have confidence they can win on the road (2-0 for the first time since 1991) and this week should be no different. Ash feels Ken Whisenhunt’s team matches up well against New York because the G-men (as proved by Drew Brees) have holes in their secondary while the Cards excel at stopping the run. They will certainly have their hands full with the Giants tandem of big, bad Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw.

No Cliff-Hanger…The Phillies pounded the Dodgers 11-0 Sunday night in Game 3 of the NLCS to take a 2-1 series lead. G&A were impressed with way Cliff Lee completely dominated LA’s lineup. Lee became the first post-season pitcher to throw at least 8 innings, not allowing a single run or walk, and registering double-digit strikeouts (Lee had 10 K’s). Joe Torre is now 2-6 against Philly manager Charlie Manuel in the post-season.

Just Forget it…The Cards won, but the run-game just doesn’t seem to be progressing. John has seen enough and made a pact not to bring it up again on the air. The Red Birds are who they are. They feature a great passing attack, but have struggled to run the ball for the better part of the year. Gambo thinks the Cards short, controlled passing game is the best way for them to simulate a running game. Ash isn’t sure if the Cards know how to use Beanie Wells and if Ken Whisenhunt has confidence in his pass protection skills.

Dave Burns in for Ash on Tuesday. We’ll be joined by UofA head football Mike Stoops at 1:40 and ESPN college football analyst Mark May at 4:25.