Arizona has conceded 26 touchdowns, more than any team in the NFL. Dallas allows opponents to convert 52.9% of third downs, also the worst in the league. Our Cardinals vs Cowboys prediction expects points.
The Dallas Cowboys are 3-4 but have scored 189, and convert 74.1% of their own red-zone trips. The Arizona Cardinals are 2-5 at -66, the worst differential in football.
Arizona Cardinals @ Dallas Cowboys
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Cardinals vs Cowboys: our editor’s props
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Cardinals vs Cowboys: 2026 form so far
Two defences at the bottom of the league, in the same building. The table weighs what each team produces against what the other keeps giving up.
Cardinals attack against the Cowboys defence
| Per game | Cardinals offence | Cowboys allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 217.9 | 228.0 |
| Rushing yards | 96.0 | 145.7 |
| Yards per carry | 3.7 | 4.7 |
| Passer rating | 82.9 | 105.2 |
| Touchdowns | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| Third-down conversion | 37.7% | 52.9% |
| Red-zone conversion | 42.9% | 70.4% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.1 | 1.4 |
Cowboys attack against the Cardinals defence
| Per game | Cowboys offence | Cardinals allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 259.3 | 228.0 |
| Rushing yards | 94.3 | 126.3 |
| Yards per carry | 4.1 | 4.7 |
| Passer rating | 92.9 | 112.5 |
| Touchdowns | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Third-down conversion | 49.4% | 39.7% |
| Red-zone conversion | 74.1% | 69.6% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 1.0 | 2.1 |
Dallas has conceded seven sacks in seven games, joint fewest in the NFL. Arizona has conceded 15.
Cardinals vs Cowboys quarterback matchup
Dak Prescott has 13 touchdown passes to five interceptions at 92.9 and threw three last week. Jacoby Brissett has ten to six at 82.8.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett | 27/48, 272 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT, 79.5 rtg | 183/282, 1600 yds, 10 TD, 6 INT, 82.8 rtg (7 games) |
| Cowboys | Dak Prescott | 15/27, 212 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 118.1 rtg | 178/273, 1851 yds, 13 TD, 5 INT, 92.9 rtg (7 games) |
Cardinals vs Cowboys injury report and team news
Arizona has conceded 26 touchdowns in seven games, more than any team in the NFL.
Dallas allows opponents to convert 52.9% on third down, the worst rate in the league.
Arizona converts 42.9% of its red-zone trips, the lowest rate in the NFL.
Arizona CardinalsDallas CowboysTwo of the worst defences in football
Arizona has conceded 26 touchdowns and allows a 112.5 opponent rating. Both are among the two worst marks in the league.
Dallas is barely better at stopping anyone: 52.9% allowed on third down is the worst rate in the NFL, and 1,020 rushing yards have gone through the Cowboys.
What separates them is the attack. Dallas has 22 touchdowns and finishes 74.1% of red-zone trips; Arizona finishes 42.9%, the lowest rate in the league.
Players to watch
- Dak Prescott (DAL, QB): 1,851 yards and 13 scores from seven games.
- CeeDee Lamb (DAL, WR): First read in an attack finishing 74.1% in the red zone.
- Jacoby Brissett (ARI, QB): 1,600 yards and ten scores at 82.8.
- Trey McBride (ARI, TE): Arizona’s leading target since the Harrison trade.
How to watch Cardinals vs Cowboys in Canada
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 1 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. CTV shows a Sunday afternoon game in each region, so check your local listings for this one, and RDS has the French-language call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Cardinals vs Cowboys |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT |
| Venue | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 8, 2026 NFL season |
Cardinals vs Cowboys prediction and score projection
Our Cardinals vs Cowboys prediction is Dallas by 27-17. Both defences are poor, but only one of these teams finishes drives.
Signal carries the live number for this game, and it moves as team news arrives.
Every Week 8 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Panthers @ Packers | Packers 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Cardinals @ Cowboys | Cowboys 27-17 | You are here |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Falcons @ Buccaneers | Buccaneers 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Ravens @ Bills | Bills 27-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Browns @ Steelers | Steelers 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Colts @ Jaguars | Jaguars 27-16 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Raiders @ Jets | Raiders 23-20 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Vikings @ Lions | Vikings 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 2:00 PM | Titans @ Bengals | Bengals 30-13 | Read |
| Sun 5:05 PM | Chargers @ Rams | Rams 26-16 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Chiefs @ Broncos | Chiefs 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 5:25 PM | Patriots @ Dolphins | Patriots 26-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:20 PM | Eagles @ Commanders | Eagles 20-17 | Read |
| Mon 9:15 PM | Bears @ Seahawks | Seahawks 24-21 | Read |
Our NFL hub carries the full card, and Signal rates every Week 8 game on the same model. This is an NFC game, so the NFC Championship odds are the ones it moves. The AFC Championship odds are on the same page.
Cardinals vs Cowboys FAQ
Dallas. Our Signal model has the Cowboys as clear favourites and the live number sits in the Signal card on this page. Dallas is 3-4 at +9; Arizona is 2-5 at -66.
1:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 1, which is 12:00 PM CT and 10:00 AM PT, at AT&T Stadium.
CTV’s Sunday afternoon game is a regional pick, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
Arizona, with 26 in seven games.
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