Cardinals Stun Cowboys in Dallas, Snap Losing Streak
The Arizona Cardinals delivered their most impressive performance of the season, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 28-16 at AT&T Stadium. The win snapped Arizona’s three-game losing streak while also ending Dallas’ five-game winning run.
Kyler Murray Leads Cardinals’ Offensive Surge
Quarterback Kyler Murray orchestrated a near-flawless game, passing for 222 yards and 2 touchdowns while adding 35 rushing yards. The Cardinals’ offense controlled the tempo from the opening drive—a 12-play, 75-yard touchdown march capped by James Conner’s rushing score.
Key Performers:
– Marquise Brown: 30-yard TD catch
– James Conner: 1 rushing TD, 85 total yards
– Offensive Line: Zero sacks allowed vs. Dallas’ elite pass rush
Defense Dominates Cowboys’ High-Powered Attack
Arizona’s defense, maligned in recent weeks, held Dallas to its lowest point total of 2023:
– 3 sacks on Dak Prescott
– Red zone INT and forced fumble (Tony Pollard)
– Shut down CeeDee Lamb: 3 catches, 42 yards
Cornerback Marco Wilson starred with 2 critical pass breakups in the 4th quarter.
Playoff Implications
Cardinals (4-4): Revive NFC West hopes with signature road win
Cowboys (5-3): Face questions after second loss to NFC contender
Post-Game Reactions:
– Jonathan Gannon: “This proves what we’re capable of.”
– Mike McCarthy: “We got outcoached and outplayed.”
Up Next
- Cardinals vs. Browns (Week 9)
- Cowboys at Giants (Week 10)
Final: Arizona 28, Dallas 16
