ARLINGTON, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys are looking to build on a lone winning streak that has eluded them for most of the season. With a 3-4 record, the team opens a four‑home‑game stretch in five weeks by hosting the Arizona Cardinals Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
Coach Schottenheimer stresses consistency
“It’s a business where you have to be consistent with your execution, with your performance,” said head coach and play‑caller Brian Schottenheimer. “We’ve been lacking that at times. Another good week, another opponent with challenges, but it’s more about us and the lack of consistency.” Schottenheimer’s only previous streak was a three‑game run last season, and he hopes the Cowboys can finally string together wins week after week.
Recent performance and key players
The Cowboys entered the matchup after a 38‑21 road win over the Philadelphia Eagles, a game in which the defense finally found its footing after three quarters of adjustment. Running back Javonte Williams posted a career‑high 155 rushing yards, helping Dallas achieve its second 200‑yard rushing game under Schottenheimer.
Quarterback Dak Prescott recorded his 80th game with multiple touchdown passes, tying Tony Romo for the most such games in franchise history and moving ahead with 43 games of at least three TD passes. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb leads the league with 81 targets, the most through seven games in Cowboys history, and has already logged two two‑TD performances this season.
Cardinals’ recent form
Arizona (2-5) entered the game on the back of an upset win over the Los Angeles Rams but fell 30‑16 to the Denver Broncos, extending its home losing streak to ten games. The Cardinals are 2‑2 on the road this season and are unbeaten in four visits to AT&T Stadium.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who threw for 261 yards with two touchdowns and a rushing score against Dallas last season, carries a 3‑16 record as a starter. Tight end Trey McBride leads the NFL with 59 catches, the most ever by a tight end through a team’s first seven games.
Matchup to watch
The rushing battle will be a focal point. Both teams average under 100 rushing yards per game, but Dallas just posted a 200‑yard effort. The Cardinals rely on rookie No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love, who is sidelined with an ankle injury, while undrafted fifth‑year player Bam Knight has filled in with a 5.8‑yard average on 22 carries.
Defensively, Dallas ranks 31st in the league in rushing defense, allowing 145.7 yards per game, while Arizona sits at 23rd, giving up 126.3 yards per game.
What the Cowboys need
Beyond the statistical matchups, first‑year Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur reminded his players that the NFL is a week‑to‑week league. “I want these guys to be where their feet are. The highs they felt against the Rams, the lows after the last game. Once you reset, you learn and get back to work,” he said.
Dallas will also see the home debut of cornerback Joey Porter Jr., acquired from Pittsburgh in early October after missing a previous game due to illness.
Game details
Arizona (2-5) at Dallas (3-4) – Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT on Fox. The latest betting line favors the Cowboys by 6½ points. The spread record stands at Cardinals 3‑4, Cowboys 4‑3.
Original reporting: Fort Worth, TX Sports (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
