Arizona
Cardinals
4-3
7
FINAL
21
Dallas
Cowboys
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Dallas Cowboys secured a solid victory over the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 21-7 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to solidify their positions in the playoff race, this win was crucial for Dallas as they continue to build momentum in the second half of the season.
Dak Prescott led the charge for the Cowboys, throwing for 197 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. CeeDee Lamb emerged as his primary target, racking up 72 receiving yards to contribute to the offensive effort. On the ground, Dallas maintained a balanced attack, while Jeremiyah Love of the Cardinals put up a respectable 78 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Cowboys’ offense.
Defensively, the Cowboys held strong against the Cardinals, limiting their scoring opportunities and forcing them into tough situations. The turning point came in the second half when Dallas made key stops and capitalized on Cardinal mistakes, allowing them to maintain a comfortable lead. Harrison Smith led the defense for Arizona with six tackles, but the Cowboys' ability to control the game ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 18 | 13 | 72% | 197 | 1 | 0 | 126.3 |
| Gardner Minshew | QB | 13 | 10 | 77% | 105 | 0 | 0 | 99.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 16 | 78 | 4.9 | 21 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 9 | 53 | 5.9 | 13 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Gardner Minshew | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 32 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 17 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathan Mingo | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Smith | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30 |

