The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27-17 on November 3, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys match player stats show a close yardage battle but a decisive turnover difference.
Arizona entered the game at 2-5 after five consecutive defeats. Dallas carried a 3-4-1 record into its final game before the bye.
Kyler Murray remained unavailable because of a foot injury. Jacoby Brissett started his third consecutive game for Arizona.
Dallas also played without several defensive contributors. Safety Donovan Wilson and cornerback Alijah Clark were among the inactive players.
Arizona gained only seven more total yards than Dallas. However, the Cardinals committed no turnovers and scored on three red-zone possessions.
Dallas lost two fumbles and threw one interception. The Cowboys also failed on all three fourth-down attempts.
Match Overview
Arizona controlled possession, protected the football, and built a 27-10 lead before the fourth quarter. Dallas produced 333 yards but struggled near Arizona’s goal line.
The Cardinals improved to 3-5 and ended their five-game losing run. Dallas dropped to 3-5-1 entering its scheduled bye.
| Match detail | Information |
| Date | November 3, 2025 |
| Venue | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas |
| Competition | NFL regular season, Week 9 |
| Final score | Cardinals 27, Cowboys 17 |
| Records after game | Arizona 3-5, Dallas 3-5-1 |
Pre-Match Context
Arizona began the season with two victories before losing five consecutive games. Those five defeats came by a combined 13 points.
The Cardinals needed cleaner late-game execution after repeatedly losing close contests. Their offense also needed stability without Murray.
Brissett had already started against Indianapolis and Green Bay. Arizona lost both games despite producing competitive offensive totals.
Dallas entered Week 9 after a 44-24 loss against Denver. The Cowboys remained winless against teams holding records of .500 or better.
A victory would have moved Dallas closer to the NFC playoff field. Instead, the Cowboys entered their bye two games below .500.
Murray’s absence placed the Arizona offense under Brissett’s direction. Dallas activated center Cooper Beebe before kickoff but remained short-handed defensively.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Arizona scored during each of the first three quarters. Dallas did not score an offensive touchdown until the fourth quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Arizona opened the scoring after a 15-play possession consumed nearly seven minutes. Chad Ryland completed the drive with a 48-yard field goal.
Dallas reached Arizona territory during the quarter but produced no points. The Cowboys also failed on fourth down near the Cardinals’ goal line.
Arizona ended the quarter ahead 3-0. Its opening possession established an early advantage in field position and possession time.
Second Quarter
Brissett found Marvin Harrison Jr. for a four-yard touchdown with 12:17 remaining. The score completed an 11-play, 74-yard drive.
Dallas answered through special teams. Sam Williams blocked Pat O’Donnell’s punt, and Marshawn Kneeland recovered it for a touchdown.
Arizona immediately responded with another 74-yard drive. Brissett completed passes to Elijah Higgins, Harrison, and Bam Knight.
Brissett finished the possession with a one-yard quarterback sneak. Ryland’s extra point gave Arizona a 17-7 lead.
Brandon Aubrey attempted a 68-yard field goal before halftime. The kick had sufficient distance but missed left.
Third Quarter
Arizona extended its lead quickly after halftime. Brissett connected with Michael Wilson for 50 yards on the first offensive play.
Knight followed with a 17-yard run. Brissett then found Trey McBride for a 12-yard touchdown.
Dallas answered with a 65-yard possession. Arizona stopped the Cowboys inside the 10-yard line, forcing Aubrey’s 26-yard field goal.
The Cardinals then used nine plays to reach the Dallas 16. Ryland converted from 34 yards, creating a 27-10 score.
Fourth Quarter
Dallas opened the final quarter with a 71-yard touchdown drive. Dak Prescott found Ryan Flournoy for a five-yard touchdown.
Arizona did not score again, but its defense protected the lead. Dallas lost two fumbles during its remaining comeback attempts.
Javonte Williams lost the second fumble with less than five minutes remaining. Prescott later threw an interception on fourth-and-28.
Arizona completed the remaining time and secured the 27-17 victory.
Team Stats Comparison
The teams finished with similar yardage and equal play totals. Arizona separated itself through possession, red-zone execution, and ball security.
| Statistic | Cardinals | Cowboys | Difference |
| Total yards | 340 | 333 | Arizona +7 |
| Rushing yards | 119 | 123 | Dallas +4 |
| Net passing yards | 221 | 210 | Arizona +11 |
| First downs | 23 | 22 | Arizona +1 |
| Time of possession | 33:20 | 26:40 | Arizona +6:40 |
| Third-down conversions | 7/13 | 5/12 | Arizona +2 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0/1 | 0/3 | Dallas failed three |
| Red-zone scoring | 3/4 | 1/3 | Arizona +2 scores |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 | Arizona +3 |
| Penalties | 2-10 | 6-55 | Dallas +45 yards |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The total-yardage difference was small, but Arizona dominated the game’s high-value situations.
- Arizona finished with no giveaways, while Dallas committed three turnovers.
- The Cardinals scored touchdowns on all three goal-to-go possessions.
- Dallas failed on three fourth-down attempts, including two near Arizona’s goal line.
- Arizona converted seven of 13 third downs and controlled possession for 33:20.
- Dallas allowed five sacks, reducing Prescott’s 250 gross passing yards to 210 net yards.
Full Box Score: Arizona Cardinals
Brissett managed Arizona’s offense without committing a turnover. He completed passes to six players and produced three total touchdowns.
Arizona also used two primary running backs. Emari Demercado led the team with 79 rushing yards after entering with limited season usage.
Arizona Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Jacoby Brissett | 21/31 | 261 | 2 | 0 |
Arizona Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Emari Demercado | 14 | 79 | 5.6 | 0 |
| Bam Knight | 9 | 27 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Greg Dortch | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | 1 |
Arizona Receiving
Harrison led Arizona in targets, receptions, and yards. McBride supplied the second receiving touchdown after halftime.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 1 |
| Michael Wilson | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 1 |
| Elijah Higgins | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Bam Knight | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 |
Arizona Kicking
Ryland converted both field goals and all three extra points. His nine kicking points supported Arizona’s three offensive touchdowns.
| Player | FG | XP | Total points |
| Chad Ryland | 2/2 | 3/3 | 9 |
Arizona Returns
Dortch handled every recorded Arizona return. His four kickoff returns produced 102 yards.
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| Greg Dortch, kickoffs | 4 | 102 | 25.5 |
| Greg Dortch, punts | 1 | 5 | 5.0 |
Arizona Defensive Leaders
Arizona recorded five sacks and forced three turnovers. Denzel Burke produced the game-ending interception.
Tackle totals below combine solo tackles and assists.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key play |
| DaRon Bland | 14 | 0 | None recorded |
| Budda Baker | 7 | 0 | None recorded |
| Mack Wilson Sr. | 7 | 0 | Pass defended |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | 7 | 0 | None recorded |
| Denzel Burke | 7 | 0 | Interception |
| Will Johnson | 6 | 0 | Pass defended |
| Jammie Robinson | 5 | 0 | None recorded |
| Walter Nolen | 4 | 1 | Quarterback sack |
Calais Campbell and Josh Sweat each recorded two sacks. Their pressure contributed to Dallas losing 40 passing yards.
Full Box Score: Dallas Cowboys
Prescott passed for 250 yards but faced pressure throughout the game. Dallas gained 123 rushing yards despite calling only 21 running plays.
The Cowboys’ receiving production came mainly through CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jake Ferguson. Those three combined for 214 yards.
Dallas Passing
| Player | Comp/Att | Yards | TD | INT |
| Dak Prescott | 24/39 | 250 | 1 | 1 |
Dallas Rushing
| Player | Carries | Yards | Average | TD |
| Javonte Williams | 15 | 83 | 5.5 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 |
| Malik Davis | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
Dallas Receiving
Lamb led Dallas with seven receptions and 85 yards. Flournoy scored the team’s only offensive touchdown.
| Player | Receptions | Yards | Average | TD |
| CeeDee Lamb | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 0 |
| George Pickens | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Luke Schoonmaker | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
Dallas Kicking
Aubrey converted a 26-yard field goal and both extra points. His 68-yard attempt missed left before halftime.
| Player | FG | XP | Total points |
| Brandon Aubrey | 1/2 | 2/2 | 5 |
Dallas Returns
Turpin handled six Arizona kickoffs and produced 151 return yards. Dallas also recorded six yards on one punt return.
| Player | Returns | Yards | Average |
| KaVontae Turpin, kickoffs | 6 | 151 | 25.2 |
| Dallas punt returns | 1 | 6 | 6.0 |
Dallas Defensive Leaders
Dallas registered five sacks against Brissett. However, the defense did not force a turnover.
Tackle totals below combine solo tackles and assists.
| Player | Tackles | Sacks | Key play |
| DaRon Bland | 14 | 0 | None recorded |
| Marquese Bell | 8 | 0 | None recorded |
| Kenneth Murray Jr. | 5 | 0 | None recorded |
| Shemar James | 5 | 0 | None recorded |
| Kenny Clark | 5 | 1 | Quarterback sack |
| Jadeveon Clowney | 5 | 1 | Quarterback sack |
| Osa Odighizuwa | 4 | 0 | Quarterback pressure |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | 3 | 1 | Quarterback sack |
Dante Fowler Jr. and Reddy Steward recorded Dallas’ other sacks. Sam Williams also blocked Arizona’s second-quarter punt.
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Jacoby Brissett
Brissett completed 67.7 percent of his passes and finished with a 115.1 passer rating. He produced two passing touchdowns and one rushing score.
His longest completion was a 50-yard pass to Michael Wilson. That play started Arizona’s third-quarter touchdown drive.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
Harrison caught seven of 10 targets for 96 yards and one touchdown. All three figures led Arizona’s receiving group.
His four-yard touchdown gave Arizona a 10-0 lead. He also converted receptions during later scoring possessions.
Emari Demercado
Demercado carried 14 times for 79 yards. His 5.6-yard average helped Arizona maintain possession during the second half.
He recorded several runs during Arizona’s final third-quarter scoring drive. That possession ended with Ryland’s 34-yard field goal.
Javonte Williams
Williams gained 83 yards on 15 carries, averaging 5.5 yards. His 19-yard fourth-quarter run moved Dallas inside Arizona’s five.
He later lost a fumble after a short reception. That turnover stopped Dallas’ final realistic comeback opportunity.
Arizona Pass Rush
Arizona sacked Prescott five times. Campbell and Sweat collected two sacks each, while Nolen recorded the fifth.
The sacks reduced Dallas from 250 gross passing yards to 210 net passing yards.
| Category | Leader | Statistic |
| Passing | Jacoby Brissett | 261 yards |
| Rushing | Javonte Williams | 83 yards |
| Receiving | Marvin Harrison Jr. | 96 yards |
| Total touchdowns | Jacoby Brissett | 3 |
| Tackles | DaRon Bland | 14 |
| Sacks | Calais Campbell and Josh Sweat | 2 each |
Starting Lineups
The accessible official game pages did not publish a complete 22-position starting lineup sheet. The confirmed primary starters are listed below.
Unavailable positions remain clearly marked rather than reconstructed from unofficial snap data.
| Position | Arizona Cardinals | Dallas Cowboys |
| Quarterback | Jacoby Brissett | Dak Prescott |
| Running back | Bam Knight | Javonte Williams |
| Wide receiver | Marvin Harrison Jr. | CeeDee Lamb |
| Wide receiver | Michael Wilson | George Pickens |
| Tight end | Trey McBride | Jake Ferguson |
| Left tackle | Paris Johnson Jr. | Tyler Guyton |
| Center | Hjalte Froholdt | Cooper Beebe |
| Right tackle | Kelvin Beachum | Terence Steele |
| Edge defender | Josh Sweat | Jadeveon Clowney |
| Defensive tackle | Calais Campbell | Kenny Clark |
| Cornerback | Will Johnson | DaRon Bland |
| Safety | Budda Baker | Complete listing unavailable |
Injury Report
Murray was Arizona’s only game-status injury absence following the bye. His foot problem created Brissett’s third consecutive start.
Dallas ruled out several defenders during the final preparation period. Wilson’s absence reduced the available safety rotation.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Kyler Murray, Arizona | Foot | Inactive |
| Donovan Wilson, Dallas | Elbow/shoulder | Inactive |
| Alijah Clark, Dallas | Ribs | Inactive |
| Jack Sanborn, Dallas | Groin | Out |
| Perrion Winfrey, Dallas | Back | Out |
| Shavon Revel Jr., Dallas | Injury designation | Out |
Dallas also made Jaydon Blue, Mazi Smith, Ajani Cornelius, Hakeem Adeniji, and Jonathan Mingo inactive.
Most were non-injury or roster decisions. Complete official injury descriptions were unavailable for every inactive player.
Season Series and Head-to-Head
Dallas leads the all-time series 56-36-1. Arizona’s 2025 victory extended its winning streak against Dallas to four games.
The franchises have played 93 times, including one postseason meeting. They met regularly when both belonged to the NFC East.
A 93-row table would reduce mobile usability. The most recent 10 meetings appear below.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score |
| Nov. 3, 2025 | Dallas | Arizona | 27-17 |
| Sept. 24, 2023 | Arizona | Arizona | 28-16 |
| Jan. 2, 2022 | Dallas | Arizona | 25-22 |
| Oct. 19, 2020 | Dallas | Arizona | 38-10 |
| Sept. 25, 2017 | Arizona | Dallas | 28-17 |
| Nov. 2, 2014 | Dallas | Arizona | 28-17 |
| Dec. 25, 2010 | Arizona | Arizona | 27-26 |
| Oct. 12, 2008 | Arizona | Arizona | 30-24, overtime |
| Nov. 12, 2006 | Arizona | Dallas | 27-10 |
| Oct. 30, 2005 | Dallas | Dallas | 34-13 |
Arizona holds an 8-2 advantage across these 10 meetings.
NFC Standings Position
The result moved Arizona to 3-5 within the NFC West. Dallas fell to 3-5-1 within the NFC East.
These records reflect each team’s position immediately after the game.
| Team | Division | Record | Conference status |
| Arizona Cardinals | NFC West | 3-5 | Below .500 |
| Dallas Cowboys | NFC East | 3-5-1 | Below .500 |
Arizona remained behind the leading NFC West teams. Dallas entered its bye behind the NFC East’s leading playoff contenders.
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game received the full Monday Night Football presentation. ESPN also provided alternate and Spanish-language broadcasts.
| Region or platform | Coverage |
| United States television | ESPN and ABC |
| Alternate broadcast | ESPN2 |
| Spanish broadcast | ESPN Deportes |
| Official mobile stream | NFL+ availability subject to market |
| ESPN streaming | ESPN app with eligible provider access |
| Kickoff | 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time |
Conclusion
Arizona ended its losing streak by controlling the situations that carried the greatest scoring value. The Cardinals protected possession and converted their goal-to-go opportunities.
Dallas moved the football but repeatedly left possessions without touchdowns. Its failed fourth downs and three giveaways prevented a sustained comeback.
The Cardinals moved forward with Brissett as their active quarterback. Dallas entered its bye needing corrections in protection and red-zone execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Arizona Cardinals versus Dallas Cowboys game?
The Arizona Cardinals won 27-17 at AT&T Stadium on November 3, 2025, ending a five-game losing streak.
What were Jacoby Brissett’s stats against the Cowboys?
Brissett completed 21 of 31 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns. He added four rushing yards and one touchdown.
How many turnovers did Dallas commit?
Dallas committed three turnovers. The Cowboys lost two fumbles, while Prescott threw one interception during the final possession.
Who led the game in receiving yards?
Marvin Harrison Jr. led both teams with 96 receiving yards. He caught seven passes and scored Arizona’s first touchdown.
Who led the game in rushing yards?
Javonte Williams led the game with 83 yards on 15 carries. Arizona’s Emari Demercado followed with 79 yards.
How many times did Arizona sack Dak Prescott?
Arizona recorded five sacks. Calais Campbell and Josh Sweat produced two each, while Walter Nolen added one.
Why did Kyler Murray not play?
Murray remained inactive because of a foot injury. Brissett made his third consecutive start as Arizona’s replacement quarterback.

