Cardinals at Cowboys
Arizona Cardinals 51, Dallas Cowboys 40 · The Gauntlet | $CFM
Final Score
Cardinals 51 7 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Cowboys 40 6 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPMatthew Stafford 457 yds passingKyren Williams 22 yds rushingNico Collins 202 yds receivingElijah Molden 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 377 · 451Passing yards 348 · 443Rushing yards 29 · 8Completions 16/20 · 21/29Yards per carry 1.8 · 2.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a high-scoring showdown, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Dallas Cowboys 51-40 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Cardinals who emerged victorious, solidifying their standing in the playoff race.
Leading the charge for Arizona was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw an impressive six touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone. Nico Collins had a standout performance as well, dominating the receiving game with 202 yards, proving to be a reliable target for Allen. On the ground, Kyren Williams contributed modestly with 22 rushing yards, but the aerial attack was clearly the focal point for the Cardinals.
Defensively, the Cardinals made key plays that ultimately shaped the outcome of the game. Jonathan Greenard recorded a crucial sack, applying pressure on Dallas quarterback Matthew Stafford, who threw for a staggering 457 yards. The turning point came with Renardo Green's interception, which halted a promising Cowboys drive and allowed Arizona to maintain control, sealing the deal for their victory in this offensive battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 16/20 | 80% | 348 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Cowboys | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 21/29 | 72% | 457 | 5 | 2 | 125.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 10 | 22 | 2.2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 9 | 202 | 22.4 | 125 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 10 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Cole KmetTE | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||||
| Jauan JenningsWR | 7 | 185 | 26.4 | 93 | 0 | 74 | 1 |
| Allen LazardWR | 3 | 140 | 46.7 | 33 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 16 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||||
| Elijah MoldenFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon BlandCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. MickensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold EbiketieLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||||
| Christian BenfordCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon HumphreyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | |||
| Bryan AngerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie SmythK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cowboys | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |