Arizona
Cardinals
5-1
38
FINAL
37
Dallas
Cowboys
5-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 38-37, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for critical momentum, this contest showcased the resilience of the Cardinals as they managed to hold off a late surge from Dallas.
Josh Allen emerged as the offensive star for Arizona, throwing for 314 yards and a touchdown, while Derrick Henry contributed significantly on the ground with 86 rushing yards. A.J. Brown also played a pivotal role, leading the receiving corps with 84 yards, making key catches to sustain drives and keep the momentum in Arizona's favor.
Defensively, the Cardinals made crucial plays that ultimately swayed the outcome. Cam Taylor-Britt led the team with four tackles, while Azeez Al-Shaair registered a key sack, disrupting Dallas's rhythm. The turning point came late in the game when the Cowboys were forced to settle for a field goal, allowing Arizona to maintain their slim lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 28 | 18 | 314 | 1 | 2 | 84.5 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 18 | 11 | 185 | 1 | 3 | 74.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 7 | 86 | 12.3 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| J.Michael Sturdivant | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Okada | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Proctor | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 26 |

