Cardinals Edge Cowboys in Overtime Thriller

What we said beforehand

The Dallas Cowboys will face the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on November 1, 2026. This matchup is significant as the Cowboys look to improve their record and build momentum after a recent win, while the Cardinals are struggling to find their footing this season. The Cowboys enter this game with a home record of 3-4, while the Cardinals have an away record of 2-5.

In their last five games, the Cowboys have recorded two wins and three losses, with their recent performance including a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, where they won 38-21. Their other recent results include a loss to the Baltimore Ravens (34-31), a win against the Houston Texans (34-30), and losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (24-16) and the Green Bay Packers (23-13). The Cowboys have averaged 25.3 points scored per game at home, while allowing 27.1 points.

On the other hand, the Arizona Cardinals have had a challenging season, with only two wins in their last ten games, including a recent loss to the Denver Broncos (30-16). Their last five games show one win against the Los Angeles Rams (18-16) and four losses, including a significant defeat to the Detroit Lions (45-21) and a loss to the New York Giants (36-24). The Cardinals have averaged 19.5 points scored per game on the road, while allowing 30.8 points.

Historically, the Cowboys and Cardinals have met once recently, in the 2025 season, where the Cowboys lost 17-27. This adds an interesting layer to the upcoming game, as the Cowboys will be looking to avenge that defeat.

In terms of injuries, the Cowboys will be without Luke Schoonmaker (groin), KaVontae Turpin (ribs), Tyrus Wheat (coach's decision), Dee Winters (calf), and Shavon Revel Jr. (coach's decision). The Cardinals will also be missing several players, including Carson Beck (coach's decision), Walter Nolen III (ankle), Albert Reese IV (coach's decision), Starling Thomas V (coach's decision), and Evan Hull (coach's decision). The absence of key players on both sides could impact the dynamics of the game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, has set the Cowboys as 7-point favorites with a moneyline of -340, while the Cardinals are at +270. The total points for the game are set at 54.5, with both the over and under priced at -110.

Weather conditions for the game are expected to be favorable, with a temperature of 75°F, light gusts of wind at 6 mph, and a low chance of precipitation at 5%.

As the game approaches, viewers should watch for the performance of Dak Prescott, who has thrown for 1,851 yards with 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this season. For the Cardinals, Jacoby Brissett leads with 1,600 passing yards and 10 touchdowns, but has also thrown 6 interceptions. The effectiveness of the Cowboys' offense against the Cardinals' struggling defense will be a key aspect to observe, as will the Cardinals' ability to score against a Cowboys defense that has been inconsistent.