{"id":482395,"date":"2026-10-31T13:38:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T13:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/482395\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T13:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T13:38:09","slug":"can-cowboys-overcome-cardinals-recent-dominance-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/482395\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Cowboys overcome Cardinals’ recent dominance at home"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Arizona Cardinals<\/a> have six winning records since 2008, are generally considered one of the worst pro sports franchises in North America, and in that time they have owned the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter the players, the quarterbacks, or the coaches, when it comes to Dallas Cowboys versus Arizona Cardinals, there is zero suspense to the outcome. Only to the final score.<\/p>\n

The Cardinals have won eight of their last nine games against the Cowboys<\/a>; that voodoo hex the Cardinals have on the Cowboys is the only reason to think that their game on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Stadium will be interesting.<\/p>\n

The Cardinals start career backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, and with a 2-5 record<\/a> are in the HOV lane towards their fifth straight losing season.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys are coming off a blowout win at Philadelphia, and are in a stretch of games against bad teams that they must exploit to have a chance to win the NFC East.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys are 7-point favorites on Sunday, which would feel slightly safe if the opponent was not the Arizona Cardinals. Trusting the Cowboys to cover a 7-point margin is a big ask.<\/p>\n

Week 8: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys (-7). Over\/under: 54.5<\/p>\n

MAC ENGEL: The return of rookie running back Jeremiyah Love f<\/a>rom a two-game absence because of an ankle injury will make a difference for Arizona against what is still the worst run defense in the NFL. The Cowboys defense is outstanding at allowing 15-play, 84-yard drives that take more than 8:30 off the clock.<\/p>\n

The Cardinals will score, but quarterback Jacoby Brissett will cough it up once or twice.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys will also score, win, and the over feels safe, but the Cardinals will cover.<\/p>\n

Record against the spread: 3-4; over\/under: 5-2<\/p>\n

NICK HARRIS: This has trap game written all over it. I think the Cowboys win, but don\u2019t cover in a close, sloppy game. Considering both of these teams don\u2019t have great scoring defenses, give me the over.<\/p>\n

Record against the spread: 5-2; over\/under: 4-3<\/p>\n


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Mac Engel<\/a><\/p>\n

Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/p>\n

Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has covered sports since the dawn of man; Cowboys, TCU, Stars, Rangers, Mavericks, etc. Olympics. Movies. Concerts. Books. He combines dry wit with 1st-person reporting to complement an annoying personality.
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