Cardinals at Cowboys
Arizona Cardinals 31, Dallas Cowboys 24 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Cardinals 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Cowboys 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPDak Prescott 291 yds passingJeremiyah Love 73 yds rushingGeorge Pickens 74 yds receivingJosh Sweat 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 438 · 397Passing yards 250 · 291Rushing yards 188 · 106Completions 20/33 · 23/35Yards per carry 7.8 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 32d ago
In a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys, securing a 31-24 victory. Both teams were vying for a crucial win as they look to solidify their playoff positions in the competitive landscape of the 2026 season.
Dak Prescott led the Cowboys with a strong performance, throwing for 291 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to drive the offense. On the ground, Jeremiyah Love provided a solid rushing effort for the Cardinals, amassing 73 yards to keep the chains moving. Meanwhile, George Pickens highlighted the Cowboys' receiving corps with 74 yards, making key receptions to keep the game close.
Defensively, the Cardinals made their presence felt, with Isaiah Pola-Mao recording seven tackles to lead the unit. Josh Sweat was a dominant force, racking up 2.5 sacks that put pressure on Prescott throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Sweat's relentless pursuit forced a critical turnover, allowing the Cardinals to secure their lead and ultimately the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 20/33 | 61% | 250 | 1 | 2 | 69.0 |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 23/35 | 66% | 291 | 2 | 0 | 110.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 11 | 73 | 6.6 | 31 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler AllgeierHB | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 30 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 39 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| James ConnerHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael WilsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Jaydon BlueHB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 7 | 21 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Michael WilsonWR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 69 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Devontez WalkerWR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| James ConnerHB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jeremiyah LoveHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Devin CulpTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 32 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jake FergusonTE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jaydon BlueHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Josh SweatREDG | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-MaoFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max MeltonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew BillingsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Cobie DurantCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel JrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb DownsSS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi LawrenceREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-BuntingFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaishawn BarhamWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan EzeiruakuREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese BellSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Chad RylandK | 1/1 | 4 | 43 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Brandon AubreyK | 1/1 | 3 | 47 |