Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys

Injuries noted

Arizona Cardinals: James Conner (IR-R) — When asked Monday if Conner (foot) will play this season, coach Mike LaFleur said "potentially."; Tip Reiman (PUP-R) — Head coach Mike LaFleur stated he's "not too sure" if Reiman (ankle) will play this season.; Joey Blount (IR) — ir; Zachary Carter (IR-R) — The Cardinals placed Carter (knee) on injured reserve Sunday with a designation to return.; Kaleb Proctor (IR); Chase Bisontis (IR) — ir; Trey Benson (IR) — Benson (knee) reverted to the Cardinals' injured reserve list Tuesday.; Isaiah Adams (IR) — The Cardinals placed Adams (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.; Will Johnson (IR) — The Cardinals placed Johnson (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday.; Andrew Wingard (Questionable) — Official report, Wk 8: knee; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Limited · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Limited. Wingard (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas.; Hunter Long (IR) — The Cardinals placed Long (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.; Paris Johnson Jr. (IR) — The Cardinals placed Johnson (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.; Max Melton (Questionable) — Official report, Wk 8: knee; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Limited · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Limited. Melton (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.; Walter Nolen III (Out) — Official report, Wk 8: ankle; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 DNP · Sat, Oct 31 DNP. Nolen (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.; Jon Gaines II (Out) — Official report, Wk 8: ankle; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 DNP · Sat, Oct 31 DNP. Gaines (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.; Jalen Brooks (IR) — The Cardinals placed Brooks (wrist) on injured reserve Tuesday.; Hjalte Froholdt (Questionable) — Official report, Wk 8: knee; practice by report day: Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 DNP.; Isaac Seumalo (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: not injury related - resting player; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 Full · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Elijah Wilkinson (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: knee; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Budda Baker (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: not injury related - resting player; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 Full · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Josh Sweat (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: not injury related - resting player; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 Full · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Mack Wilson (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: not injury related - resting player, knee; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Zaven Collins (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: illness; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 Full · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Tyler Allgeier (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: toe; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Limited.; Michael Wilson (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: ribs; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Limited · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Limited.; Kei'Trel Clark (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: illness; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Limited · Thu, Oct 29 Full · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Jeremiyah Love (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: ankle; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Limited · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Carson Beck (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: back; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Limited · Thu, Oct 29 Full · Sat, Oct 31 Full.

Dallas Cowboys: Princeton Fant (IR) — ir; Matt Hennessy (IR) — ir; Kelvin Gilliam Jr. (IR) — Gilliam (triceps) reverted to Dallas' injured reserve Tuesday.; Marist Liufau (Questionable) — Official report, Wk 8: forearm; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Full · Thu, Oct 29 Full · Sat, Oct 31 Full. Liufau (forearm) has been downgraded from questionable to out ahead of Monday night's game against the Eagles.; Devin Moore (IR-R) — ir; Malik Davis (IR) — The Cowboys placed Davis (hip) on injured reserve Saturday.; P.J. Locke (Questionable) — Official report, Wk 8: foot; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Full · Thu, Oct 29 Full · Sat, Oct 31 Full. Locke (foot) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, but he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.; Jalen Thompson (IR) — The Cowboys placed Thompson (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.; Jonathan Bullard (Questionable) — Official report, Wk 8: calf; practice by report day: Thu, Oct 29 Full · Sat, Oct 31 Full. Bullard (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Cowboys on Thursday.; KaVontae Turpin (Out) — Official report, Wk 8: ribs; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 DNP · Sat, Oct 31 DNP. Turpin (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.; Dee Winters (Out) — Official report, Wk 8: calf; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 DNP · Thu, Oct 29 DNP · Sat, Oct 31 DNP. Winters (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.; George Pickens (Questionable) — Official report, Wk 8: shoulder, hamstring; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Limited · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Limited. Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) is expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals.; Luke Schoonmaker (Questionable) — Official report, Wk 8: groin; practice by report day: Thu, Oct 29 DNP · Sat, Oct 31 DNP.; Kenny Clark (Questionable) — Official report, Wk 8: back; practice by report day: Sat, Oct 31 Limited. Clark (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.; Quinnen Williams (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: hamstring; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Limited · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Tyler Smith (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: ankle; practice by report day: Thu, Oct 29 Full · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Caleb Downs (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: ankle; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Limited · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Full.; Drew Shelton (No game designation) — Official report, Wk 8: hamstring; practice by report day: Wed, Oct 28 Limited · Thu, Oct 29 Limited · Sat, Oct 31 Full.

QUARTERBACK

• Dak Prescott is the projected starting quarterback for DAL

  6.78 Y/A

  Through 7 games in 2026, Dak Prescott threw for 1851 passing yards, completed 65.2% of his passes and averaged 6.78 yards per attempt. Last season over 17 games he threw for 4552 yards, completed 67.3% and averaged 7.59 yards per attempt, 30-10 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 13-5 touchdown-to-interception line is 7 games in.

• Jacoby Brissett is the projected starting quarterback for ARI

  5.67 Y/A

  Through 7 games in 2026, Jacoby Brissett threw for 1600 passing yards, completed 64.9% of his passes and averaged 5.67 yards per attempt. Last season over 14 games he threw for 3366 yards, completed 64.9% and averaged 6.94 yards per attempt, 23-8 touchdowns to interceptions. This season's 10-6 touchdown-to-interception line is 7 games in.

TRENCHES

• ARI: 126.3 rushing yards allowed per game to DAL's 145.7

  19.4 YPG

  ARI is at 126.3 rushing yards allowed per game over 7 games; DAL is at 145.7 over 7 games. Those are what each defense has allowed in this season's games through Oct 31.

PASS RUSH

• DAL: 1 sack taken per game to ARI's 2.14

  1.14 SACKS

  ARI is at 2.14 sacks taken per game over 7 games; DAL is at 1 over 7 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 31. Last season ARI was at 3.69 over 17 games and DAL at 2.38 over 17 games.

• ARI: 2.14 sacks recorded per game to DAL's 1.43

  0.71 SACKS

  Arizona records 2.14 sacks a game over seven games, against 1.43 for Dallas over the same stretch. The Cardinals' rush is getting home more, though the gap is modest. In Dallas, that gives Arizona a slight edge in disrupting drives, a small factor for sack props.

• DAL: 5.1 sack yards lost per game to ARI's 11.7

  6.6 YDS

  ARI is at 11.7 sack yards lost per game over 7 games; DAL is at 5.1 over 7 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 31. Last season ARI was at 24.9 over 17 games and DAL at 16 over 17 games.

PACE & SCRIPT

• ARI @ DAL carries a 54.5 market total

  54.5

  At 54.5, this game ties for the highest total on a 13-game slate, 9 points above the 45.5 median, so the market is pricing a shootout in Dallas with both teams scoring. The sheet offers no injury or form detail, so the number is the whole case. The expectation cracks if either side slows the pace and leans on the clock. A total this high leaves little room for a quiet quarter.

• DAL: 27 points per game to ARI's 20.3

  6.7 PPG

  ARI is at 20.3 points per game over 7 games; DAL is at 27 over 7 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 31. Last season ARI was at 20.9 over 17 games and DAL at 27.7 over 17 games.

• ARI: 32:16 time of possession per game to DAL's 28:03

  4:12 TOP

  ARI is at 32:16 time of possession per game over 7 games; DAL is at 28:03 over 7 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 31. Last season ARI was at 29:48 over 17 games and DAL at 30:48 over 17 games.

• DAL: 25.7 points allowed per game to ARI's 29.7

  4 PPG

  ARI is at 29.7 points allowed per game over 7 games; DAL is at 25.7 over 7 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 31. Last season ARI was at 28.7 over 17 games and DAL at 30.1 over 17 games.

• ARI: 68.4 offensive plays per game to DAL's 62.9

  5.6 PLAYS

  ARI is at 68.4 offensive plays per game over 7 games; DAL is at 62.9 over 7 games. Those are this season's games through Oct 31. Last season ARI was at 63.2 over 17 games and DAL at 65.9 over 17 games.

TURNOVERS

• ARI: 1.14 takeaways per game to DAL's 0.57

  0.57 TO

  Arizona forces 1.14 turnovers a game over seven games, twice Dallas' 0.57 over the same count. Takeaway rates bounce around, so both numbers could move. The edge leans Arizona, but turnovers are a shaky thing to build a bet around.

EXPLOSIVE PLAYS

• DAL: 5.64 yards per play to ARI's 4.51

  1.13 Y/P

  Dallas gets 5.64 yards a play over seven games to Arizona's 4.51 over seven. Both are down from last season, 5.96 for Dallas and 5.18 for Arizona. Both teams had five plays of 20-plus last game, including Dak Prescott's 35-yarder to Ryan Flournoy and Jacoby Brissett's 35-yarder to Jalen Brooks, so both offenses can strike. The steadier efficiency belongs to Dallas at home.

RED ZONE

• DAL: 74.1% red-zone scoring rate to ARI's 42.9%

  31.2 PP

  Dallas is scoring touchdowns on 74.1% of red-zone trips over seven games, way up from 56.9% last season, while Arizona has dropped to 42.9% from 54.1%. Red-zone rates swing hard on small numbers of trips, so both teams are likely to move back toward last year's levels. ARI's struggles near the goal line mean field goals instead of touchdowns. For totals and spreads, expect both rates to cool off toward last season's marks.

MISMATCH

• DAL: 5.64 yards a snap to ARI's 4.51

  5.64 VS 4.51

  Dallas gains 5.64 yards a snap over seven games, Arizona 4.51 over seven. The Cowboys were at 5.96 last season, so they are close to their norm, while the Cardinals have dropped from 5.18. Arizona's offense is the one more likely to bounce back some, but on the road it has to grind out long drives to keep pace with a Dallas team that moves the ball more easily.

COVERAGE

• ARI: 39.7% third downs allowed to DAL's 52.9%

  13.1 PP

  Arizona allows conversions on 39.7% of third downs over 7 games, close to average, while Dallas allows 52.9% in its 7, which is poor. Seven games is enough to take Dallas's weakness seriously, even though third-down rates swing. In Dallas, the Cardinals' offense should have chances to keep drives alive.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

• ARI lead the series with DAL since 2025

  1-0 SERIES

  There is one meeting to go on: Arizona won 27-17 in Dallas last November. This game is again in Dallas, but one game from last season says little about where both teams are now.

REPLACEMENT

• Michael Wilson (WR) is questionable for ARI

  QUESTIONABLE

  Wilson said he played through two broken ribs in Sunday's 33-30 win at Dallas, and he is listed questionable. Broken ribs are painful and make taking hits hard for a receiver, even when a player is able to suit up. If he plays, his snaps or targets could be limited. That makes his receiving props a spot to wait on until his practice status is clearer.

• Jake Ferguson (TE) is questionable for DAL

  QUESTIONABLE

  Ferguson is Dallas's tight end and he suffered a low-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, reported Nov 2. Questionable means it is a real coin flip, and low-ankle sprains often leave a player limited even when he does play. The sheet does not name who takes his snaps, so check practice reports this week before trusting any Ferguson receiving number.

• James Conner (RB) is ir-r for ARI

  IR-R

  Conner remains on injured reserve with a foot injury, and when asked Monday if he will play again this season, his coach answered only "potentially." That is an open-ended outlook for the Cardinals' lead back. Arizona should be expected to keep leaning on its other backs at Dallas and beyond, with no return timeline in sight.

• Tip Reiman (TE) is pup-r for ARI

  PUP-R

  Reiman is on the PUP list with an ankle injury, and his coach said Monday he's "not too sure" Reiman plays again this season. That reads as a long shot for any return. Arizona's tight end work stays with the healthy players on the roster.

• Jalen Brooks (WR) is on injured reserve for ARI

  IR

  The Cardinals moved Brooks to injured reserve Tuesday with a wrist injury, so he misses at least the next several weeks, including the Dallas game. His snaps at receiver go to the rest of Arizona's group.

• Jonathan Bullard (DT) is ir-r for DAL

  IR-R

  The Cowboys opened Bullard's return window from injured reserve Thursday, so the defensive tackle is practicing again after his calf injury. He still has to be activated to play, so his status for Arizona hinges on whether Dallas adds him to the roster before kickoff. If he's activated, it adds depth to the interior line.

• Marist Liufau (LB) is ir-r for DAL

  IR-R

  Liufau (forearm) has been downgraded from questionable to out ahead of Monday night's game against the Eagles. Reported Oct 25.

PRACTICE REPORT

• KaVontae Turpin

  Out

  Ribs · Did not practice · Out

• Walter Nolen III

  Out

  Ankle · Did not practice · Out

• Jon Gaines II

  Out

  Ankle · Did not practice · Out

• Jeremiyah Love

  Out

  Full practice · Out

• Dee Winters

  Out

  Calf · Did not practice · Out

• Andrew Wingard

  Questionable

  Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

• Max Melton

  Questionable

  Knee · Limited practice · Questionable

• Luke Schoonmaker

  Questionable

  Groin · Did not practice · Questionable

• George Pickens

  Questionable

  Shoulder, Hamstring · Limited practice · Questionable

• Hjalte Froholdt

  Questionable

  Knee · Did not practice · Questionable

• Kenny Clark

  Questionable

  Back · Limited practice · Questionable

• P.J. Locke

  Questionable

  Foot · Full practice · Questionable

• Tyler Allgeier

  LP

  Limited practice

• Michael Wilson

  LP

  Limited practice

• Josh Sweat

  FP

  Full practice

• Zaven Collins

  FP

  Full practice

• Caleb Downs

  FP

  Full practice

• Elijah Wilkinson

  FP

  Full practice

• Quinnen Williams

  FP

  Full practice

• Carson Beck

  FP

  Coach's Decision · Full practice

• Tyler Smith

  FP

  Full practice

• Isaac Seumalo

  FP

  Full practice

• Kei'Trel Clark

  FP

  Full practice

• Drew Shelton

  FP

  Coach's Decision · Full practice

• Budda Baker

  FP

  Full practice

• Mack Wilson Sr.

  FP

  Full practice

SITUATIONAL

• ARI (2-5) at DAL (3-4)

  +75 PT GAP

  Arizona is 2-5 and -66, a margin that looks worse than its record. Dallas is 3-4 but +9, a team whose losses have likely been close. The splits cut the other way: the Cardinals are 2-2 on the road, and the Cowboys are 1-2 at home. Dallas's scoring says it is better than its record, and that matters more than a home split over three games.

AFTER GARY

• ARI +7 → +7.5

  NOW +0.5

  Gary's number was 7; the market closed at 7.5.