QB Kyler Murray won’t start, could play as Cardinals take 5-game skid into Dallas
**Arizona Cardinals (2-5) at Dallas Cowboys (3-4-1)**
**Monday, 8:25 p.m. EST | ESPN/ABC**
**BetMGM line:** Cowboys by 2½
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### Team Records and Series Overview
The Dallas Cowboys hold a series advantage over the Arizona Cardinals with a record of 56-35-1. In their most recent meeting on September 24, 2023, the Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-16 at Glendale, Arizona.
– **Against the spread:** Cardinals 4-3; Cowboys 4-4
### Recent Form
Last week, the Cardinals were off following a 27-23 loss to the Green Bay Packers on October 19. The Cowboys, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 44-24 defeat to the Denver Broncos.
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### Team Rankings
**Cardinals**
– Offense: Overall (22), Rush (20), Pass (23), Scoring (T19)
– Defense: Overall (19), Rush (12), Pass (25), Scoring (T13)
**Cowboys**
– Offense: Overall (2), Rush (13), Pass (1), Scoring (2)
– Defense: Overall (31), Rush (29), Pass (31), Scoring (31)
**Turnover differential:** Both teams are at minus-1.
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### Players to Watch
**Cardinals:**
Quarterback Kyler Murray will not start but could be active after missing two games with a foot injury. Backup Jacoby Brissett has thrown for 320 and 279 yards in the last two games, helping boost an offense that ranked 30th in passing yards through the first five games with Murray.
Coach Jonathan Gannon stated that Murray’s availability will be determined in the two days leading up to the game.
**Cowboys:**
Tight end Jake Ferguson ended a four-game streak with at least one touchdown catch when he was shut out against Denver. Ferguson had been catching passes at a historic rate for a tight end in the Super Bowl era prior to that game. Quarterback Dak Prescott will be looking to get Ferguson’s safety valve going again.
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### Key Matchup
The battle between Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell and the Dallas offensive line is critical. Campbell is poised to make his 250th start in his 18th NFL season. The 39-year-old six-time Pro Bowler has contributed three sacks and 19 tackles this season.
Dallas’ offensive line has allowed increased pressure on Prescott in recent weeks. The Cowboys could have their projected starting five on the line intact for the first time since Week 2.
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### Injury Updates
**Cardinals:**
– CB Elijah Jones (ankle), RB Emari Demercado (ankle), and S Kitan Crawford (hamstring) hope to return alongside Murray.
– Rookie DL Walter Nolen III (calf), who began the year on the physically unable to perform list, could make his NFL debut after his practice window opened.
**Cowboys:**
Center Cooper Beebe is set to return after missing six games with a foot injury. His return could solidify the offensive line, which has been depleted by injuries.
Safety depth is a concern, with starters Donovan Wilson and rookie Alijah Clark potentially sidelined. Juanyeh Thomas may return after missing two games due to migraines.
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### Series Notes
– The Cardinals are seeking their fourth straight win in the series and eighth win in the last nine games against Dallas.
– Arizona remains undefeated in at least three games played at AT&T Stadium, holding a 3-0 record alongside Green Bay (3-0-1).
– The Cardinals also hold a perfect 3-0 record in Monday night games at the Cowboys.
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### Stats and Insights
– The Cardinals have lost five consecutive games by a combined 13 points, with the first three losses decided by last-second field goals.
– Arizona is playing its 32nd Monday night game since 1970, while Dallas is making its 88th appearance, second only to Miami’s 90.
– Kyler Murray is 9-0 at AT&T Stadium dating back to his sophomore year in high school, including 8-0 as a starter.
– Jonathan Gannon earned his first NFL head-coach win against the Cowboys in Week 3 of the 2023 season when his team started 1-8.
– WR Zay Jones has recorded 146 yards on seven receptions over the last two games.
– All seven of Arizona’s games this season have been decided by a touchdown or less.
– TE Trey McBride has caught at least five passes in nine consecutive games, the longest such streak by a tight end in the NFL.
– LB Mack Wilson Sr. leads Arizona with 53 tackles.
– The Cardinals have 17 players on injured lists (IR, PUP, NFI), second-most in the NFL behind the Detroit Lions (19).
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### Cowboys Highlights
– Dallas is one of three teams in NFL history to score at least 40 points in their first three home games, joining the 1973 Cowboys and 2000 St. Louis Rams.
– The Cowboys have scored in 20 consecutive quarters, the longest active streak in the NFL.
– Dak Prescott is 5-1 on Monday night with a 121.5 passer rating, second only to Lamar Jackson among QBs with at least 100 attempts in Monday games.
– Prescott is tied with Tony Romo for the club record with 40 games of at least three touchdown passes. His recent streak of four games with at least three TD passes and no interceptions ended with zero scores and two picks against Denver.
– RB Javonte Williams’ nine scrimmage touchdowns (eight rushing) tie Herschel Walker’s club mark for most touchdowns in a player’s first eight games with Dallas.
– DE Jadeveon Clowney has three sacks and an interception return for a touchdown in five games against Arizona. He recorded his first sack for Dallas two weeks ago.
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### Fantasy Tip
In two wins at AT&T Stadium over the Cowboys, Kyler Murray has thrown four touchdown passes and rushed for one score, accumulating 451 passing yards and 118 rushing yards. Monitor his status closely as his active participation could greatly impact fantasy football lineups.
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