Cowboys Fall To Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals snapped a five-game losing streak with a decisive 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night, November 3, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match featured Jacoby Brissett stepping in as Arizona’s starting quarterback as Kyler Murray remained sidelined with a foot injury, and Brissett seized the opportunity by delivering two passing touchdowns and a rushing score.

Cardinals Take Early Control

The Cardinals established control early, moving ahead with a first-quarter field goal and then building momentum with two touchdowns in the second. Marvin Harrison Jr. had a standout performance, recording seven receptions for 96 yards and scoring a touchdown, while tight end Trey McBride added a 12-yard TD grab. Arizona’s offensive execution proved efficient, amassing 340 total yards and converting seven of 13 third-down attempts.

Dallas Struggles Offensively

Though the Cowboys managed to reach Arizona’s 7-yard line on their opening drive, they came away empty after Dak Prescott was sacked on a crucial fourth down. Dallas special teams provided an early spark when Sam Williams blocked a punt and Marshawn Kneeland recovered it for a touchdown, making it 3-7, but the Cowboys’ offense stalled for much of the night. Prescott finished with 250 passing yards and one touchdown, but also suffered an interception, five sacks, and several punishing hits. Rookie receiver Ryan Flournoy caught his first career touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, but the deficit was too much to overcome.

Turning Points and Key Performances

The Cardinals responded effectively to Dallas’s special-teams score by orchestrating back-to-back touchdown drives that stretched their lead to 24-7 before halftime. Arizona’s Michael Wilson contributed a pivotal 50-yard catch and run early in the third quarter, setting up another scoring drive. On defense, Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat recorded two sacks against Prescott, disrupting Dallas’s rhythm throughout the contest.

Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson and running back Javonte Williams each lost costly fumbles, halting potential scoring opportunities and contributing to Dallas’s defeat. Dallas ended the game with three turnovers, while their defense struggled to contain Arizona’s multifaceted attack.

Aftermath and Implications

The win boosted Arizona’s record to 3-5, offering a measure of relief for coach Jonathan Gannon and his squad. Brissett’s poised performance prompted questions about the starting quarterback position, but Gannon maintained that Kyler Murray will resume starting duties once healthy. The Cowboys, now 3-5-1, suffered their first back-to-back losses under coach Brian Schottenheimer and head into their bye week seeking answers.

Special teams gave Dallas a brief edge, but recurring mistakes, missed scoring chances, and a struggling defense proved costly. Prescott himself acknowledged the need for improvement “in all phases of the game,” as the team looks to regroup and adjust for the remainder of the season.

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