Cardinals at Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys 27, Arizona Cardinals 8 · Madden 2011 RERUN
Final Score
Cardinals 8 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Cowboys 27 3 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPKevin Kolb 222 yds passingDeMarco Murray 85 yds rushingMiles Austin 94 yds receivingAdrian Wilson 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 314 · 331Passing yards 222 · 202Rushing yards 92 · 129Completions 21/39 · 20/28Yards per carry 3.3 · 5.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a decisive matchup, the Dallas Cowboys topped the Arizona Cardinals with a final score of 27-8, further solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 8 of the 2026 season. This victory showcased the Cowboys' dominance, as they effectively controlled the game from start to finish.
Offensively, Tony Romo led the charge for Dallas, throwing for a touchdown while managing the game efficiently. DeMarco Murray was a key contributor on the ground, racking up 85 rushing yards, while Miles Austin emerged as Romo's favorite target, finishing with 94 receiving yards. The Cowboys' balanced attack proved difficult for the Cardinals' defense to contain.
Defensively, the Cowboys delivered a standout performance, highlighted by Alan Ball's interception and Josh Price's 1.5 sacks, which disrupted Arizona's offensive rhythm. The turning point came early in the second half when Ball's interception shifted momentum firmly in favor of Dallas, allowing them to extend their lead and maintain control throughout the remainder of the game. Arizona struggled to respond, ultimately falling short against a well-rounded Cowboys team.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | ||||||
| Kevin KolbQB | 21/39 | 54% | 222 | 1 | 1 | 68.5 |
Cowboys | ||||||
| Tony RomoQB | 20/28 | 71% | 202 | 1 | 0 | 103.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 13 | 47 | 3.6 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chester TaylorHB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kevin KolbQB | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chansi StuckeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony ShermanFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||||
| DeMarco MurrayHB | 10 | 85 | 8.5 | 35 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Felix JonesHB | 11 | 42 | 3.8 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Miles AustinWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Phillip TannerHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | |||||||
| Early DoucetWR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Larry FitzgeraldWR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Todd HeapTE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| JuJu Smith-SchusterWR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Chansi StuckeyWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Anthony ShermanFB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Chester TaylorHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Cowboys | |||||||
| Miles AustinWR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 74 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Dez BryantWR | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Laurent RobinsonWR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jason WittenTE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Felix JonesHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Martellus BennettTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DeMarco MurrayHB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | |||||
| Adrian WilsonSS | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard MarshallCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daryl WashingtonMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerry RhodesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais CampbellLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick PetersonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paris LenonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell DockettDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian WilkinsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark HaggansWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stewart BradleySAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||||
| Keith BrookingMIKE | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alan BallCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando ScandrickCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh PriceDT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason HatcherDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terence NewmanCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barry ChurchSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony SpencerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus SpearsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus WareREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald SensabaughFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny McCrayFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Victor ButlerWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan McCannCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay RatliffREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradie JamesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Cardinals | |||
| Thomas FeelyK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Cowboys | |||
| Dan BaileyK | 1/1 | 2 | 47 |
| Mat McBriarP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
