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Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys Pick & Prediction OCT 19TH 2020
The Dallas Cowboys formally begin life without star quarterback Dak Prescott when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night.
Prescott's season is over after he sustained a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle during last Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
Prescott has passed for an NFL-leading 1,856 yards and veteran Andy Dalton will be asked to keep the Dallas offense churning. The Cowboys lead the NFL in total offense (488.0 yards per game) and rank third in scoring (32.6).
Running back Ezekiel Elliott indicated he isn't the least bit concerned since Dalton has nine prior years of experience as an NFL starter for the Cincinnati Bengals.
"Dak definitely is special," Elliott said. "He definitely is special but I think we have a lot of pieces in this offense and Andy's played at a high level in this league. I think we should still be one of the best offenses in the league."
Dalton, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, has passed for 31,705 yards and 204 touchdowns in his career. The Bengals released Dalton in late April after using the No. 1 overall draft pick on quarterback Joe Burrow and Dallas signed him as insurance behind Prescott a few days later.
That $3 million the Cowboys guaranteed Dalton now looks like a stellar investment after Prescott's injury.
Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said there will be adjustments to the offense but he doesn't expect any decline in production.
"We all have great confidence in Andy," McCarthy said. "We've all been working together since training camp. ... I expect Andy to keep our offense moving forward and hopefully we can improve some."
Perhaps the defense will be the bigger issue when the Cowboys (2-3) try to slow down quarterback Kyler Murray and the Cardinals (3-2).
Dallas is allowing an NFL-worst 36.0 points per game and ranks 27th in total defense (404.4 yards) and Murray and offensive-minded coach Kliff Kingsbury are likely salivating at the matchup possibilities.
Murray is highly familiar with AT&T Stadium in Arlington because he won three state high school titles in the facility while playing for Allen High, located about 25 miles north of Dallas.
Murray said there won't be much time for reminiscing during his first visit as an NFL player.
"I will be able to enjoy the moment, but at the same time I know what's at stake," said Murray, who also won two games at AT&T Stadium while in college at Oklahoma. "This isn't about me going home. I'll be able to enjoy it, but at the same time, to enjoy it, you got to win."
Murray passed for a career-best 380 yards in last Sunday's 30-10 road victory over the New York Jets. The second-year pro has passed for 1,299 yards, eight touchdowns and six interceptions while also rushing for 296 yards and five touchdowns.
Murray and offseason acquisition DeAndre Hopkins have quickly formed a bond. Hopkins had six catches for 131 yards and one touchdown versus the Jets and leads the NFL in receptions (45) and receiving yardage (528).
Hopkins spent his first seven NFL seasons with the Houston Texans prior to the trade but he said he is fitting in well with the Cardinals.
"Those guys trust me to get me the ball downfield," Hopkins said. "A lot of people look at me as just a possession receiver, I guess. And my abilities and my talent, obviously show that I'm not just a possession receiver but I'm a downfield threat."
Arizona received its own injury blow Sunday when star linebacker Chandler Jones suffered a season-ending torn biceps. Jones was the runner-up for NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors last season when he had a career-best 19 sacks and tied for the league lead with eight forced fumbles.
In better news for the Cardinals, safety Chris Banjo (hamstring) was a full practice participant on Thursday and is hopeful of returning after a two-game absence. Also, safety Jalen Thompson (ankle) is practicing and could be activated from injured reserve. He was hurt in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Dallas standout linebacker Leighton Vander Esch returned to practice Thursday and might be activated from IR. Vander Esch has missed the past four games since breaking his collarbone in the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
The Cowboys won the last meeting 28-17 in 2017 after Arizona won the previous four matchups.
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Arizona Cardinals
Dallas Cowboys
Player | Position | Lineup |
---|---|---|
Dan Arnold | primary: Tight End | Starter |
Budda Baker | primary: Safety | Starter |
Mason Cole | primary: Center | Starter |
Kenyan Drake | primary: Runningback | Starter |
Larry Fitzgerald | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Jordan Hicks | primary: Inside Linebacker | Starter |
D.J. Humphries | primary: Left Tackle | Starter |
Christian Kirk | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Byron Murphy Jr. | primary: Defensive Back | Starter |
Justin Murray | primary: Right Guard | Starter |
Kyler Murray | primary: Quarterback | Starter |
Corey Peters | primary: Nose Tackle | Starter |
Patrick Peterson | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
Justin Pugh | primary: Left Guard | Starter |
Haason Reddick | primary: Outside Linebacker | Starter |
Deionte Thompson | primary: Safety | Starter |
DeAndre Hopkins | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
De'Vondre Campbell | primary: Inside Linebacker | Starter |
Jordan Phillips | primary: Defensive Tackle | Starter |
Kelvin Beachum | primary: Right Tackle | Starter |
Dre Kirkpatrick | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
Angelo Blackson | primary: Defensive Tackle | Starter |
Zach Allen | primary: Defensive Linesman | Substitution |
Aaron Brewer | primary: Long Snapper | Substitution |
Darrell Daniels | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
Chase Edmonds | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Lamont Gaillard | primary: Offensive Linesman | Substitution |
Dennis Gardeck | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Zane Gonzalez | primary: Kicker | Substitution |
Andy Isabella | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Andy Lee | primary: Punter | Substitution |
Trent Sherfield | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Ezekiel Turner | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Tanner Vallejo | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Devon Kennard | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Chris Banjo | primary: Safety | Substitution |
Charles Washington | primary: Safety | Substitution |
Max Garcia | primary: Offensive Linesman | Substitution |
Trevon Coley | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
Isaiah Simmons | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Josh Jones | primary: Offensive Linesman | Substitution |
Leki Fotu | primary: Defensive Linesman | Substitution |
Reggie Walker | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Jonathan Ward | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Kevin Peterson | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Jordan Thomas | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
Evan Baylis | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
Kylie Fitts | primary: Linebacker | Not active |
KeeSean Johnson | primary: Wide Receiver | Not active |
Joshua Miles | primary: Offensive Linesman | Not active |
Chris Streveler | primary: Quarterback | Did not play |
Brett Hundley | primary: Quarterback | Not active |
Eno Benjamin | primary: Runningback | Not active |
Isaiah Irving | primary: Linebacker | Not active |
Player | Position | Lineup |
---|---|---|
Amari Cooper | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Tyrone Crawford | primary: Defensive Tackle | Starter |
Ezekiel Elliott | primary: Runningback | Starter |
Michael Gallup | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Brandon Knight | primary: Left Tackle | Starter |
Demarcus Lawrence | primary: Defensive End | Starter |
Jourdan Lewis | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
Zack Martin | primary: Right Guard | Starter |
Dalton Schultz | primary: Tight End | Starter |
Jaylon Smith | primary: Weak Linebacker | Starter |
Leighton Vander Esch | primary: Middle Linebacker | Starter |
Connor Williams | primary: Left Guard | Starter |
Donovan Wilson | primary: Safety | Starter |
Xavier Woods | primary: Safety | Starter |
Aldon Smith | primary: Defensive End | Starter |
Dontari Poe | primary: Defensive Tackle | Starter |
CeeDee Lamb | primary: Wide Receiver | Starter |
Trevon Diggs | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
Tyler Biadasz | primary: Center | Starter |
Daryl Worley | primary: Cornerback | Starter |
Andy Dalton | primary: Quarterback | Starter |
Terence Steele | primary: Right Tackle | Starter |
Dorance Armstrong | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Noah Brown | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
C.J. Goodwin | primary: Cornerback | Substitution |
Chris Jones | primary: Punter | Substitution |
Justin March-Lillard | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Connor McGovern | primary: Guard | Substitution |
Tony Pollard | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Cedrick Wilson | primary: Wide Receiver | Substitution |
Antwaun Woods | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
Darian Thompson | primary: Safety | Substitution |
L.P. Ladouceur | primary: Long Snapper | Substitution |
Anthony Brown | primary: Defensive Back | Substitution |
Greg Zuerlein | primary: Kicker | Substitution |
Blake Bell | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
Marcus Henry | primary: Center | Substitution |
Justin Hamilton | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
Neville Gallimore | primary: Defensive Tackle | Substitution |
Bradlee Anae | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Ben Dinucci | primary: Quarterback | Substitution |
Francis Bernard | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Sean McKeon | primary: Tight End | Substitution |
Rico Dowdle | primary: Runningback | Substitution |
Everson Griffen | primary: Defensive End | Substitution |
Joe Thomas | primary: Linebacker | Substitution |
Steven Parker | primary: Defensive Back | Substitution |
Greg Senat | primary: Offensive Tackle | Substitution |
Luke Gifford | primary: Linebacker | Not active |
Saivion Smith | primary: Cornerback | Not active |
Reggie Robinson II | primary: Cornerback | Not active |
Malik Turner | primary: Wide Receiver | Not active |
Rashad Smith | primary: Linebacker | Not active |
Garrett Gilbert | primary: Quarterback | Not active |
Arizona Cardinals
Dallas Cowboys
- Match Start
- Period 2
-
MIN 0
- scoring-play
- Field Goal
- 34 Yards
- FG Kicker: Greg Zuerlein
-
MIN 4
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 80 Yards
- Passer: Kyler Murray
- Conv Kicker: Zane Gonzalez
- Pass Receiver: Christian Kirk
-
MIN 10
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 1 Yards
- Conv Kicker: Zane Gonzalez
- Rusher: Kenyan Drake
-
MIN 12
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 6 Yards
- Conv Kicker: Zane Gonzalez
- Pass Receiver: Christian Kirk
- Passer: Kyler Murray
- Period 3
-
MIN 7
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 1 Yards
- Conv Kicker: Zane Gonzalez
- Rusher: Kyler Murray
- Period 4
-
MIN 1
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Rush
- 69 Yards
- Rusher: Kenyan Drake
- Conv Kicker: Zane Gonzalez
-
MIN 2
- scoring-play
- Touchdown
- Pass
- 1 Yards
- Conv Kicker: Greg Zuerlein
- Pass Receiver: Amari Cooper
- Passer: Andy Dalton
-
MIN 8
- scoring-play
- Field Goal
- 26 Yards
- FG Kicker: Zane Gonzalez
- Match End
GAMES
Last 10
- @L.A. Rams L 7 - 18
- San Francisco L 20 - 12
- Philadelphia W 26 - 33
- @N.Y. Giants W 26 - 7
- L.A. Rams L 38 - 28
- @New England L 17 - 20
- @Seattle L 21 - 28
- Buffalo W 30 - 32
- Miami L 34 - 31
- Seattle W 34 - 37
- @N.Y. Giants L 19 - 23
- Philadelphia W 17 - 37
- San Francisco W 33 - 41
- @Cincinnati W 30 - 7
- @Baltimore L 17 - 34
- Washington L 41 - 16
- @Minnesota W 31 - 28
- Pittsburgh L 24 - 19
- @Philadelphia L 9 - 23
- @Washington L 3 - 25
Last Meetings
American Football Conference
AFC East | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buffalo Bills | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 6-2 | 9-0-1 |
Miami Dolphins | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
New England Patriots | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 2-6 | 5-0-5 |
New York Jets | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 1-7 | 2-0-8 |
AFC North | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 5-3 | 6-0-4 |
Baltimore Ravens | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 6-2 | 6-0-4 |
Cleveland Browns | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
Cincinnati Bengals | 4 | 11 | 1 | .267 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 1-6 | 3-1-7 |
AFC South | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indianapolis Colts | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
Tennessee Titans | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 6-2 | 6-0-4 |
Houston Texans | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 3-0-7 |
Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | 15 | 0 | .063 | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 0-8 | 1-0-10 |
AFC West | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 8-0 | 9-0-1 |
Las Vegas Raiders | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 6-2 | 5-0-5 |
Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4-4 | 3-5 | 5-0-5 |
Denver Broncos | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 3-5 | 3-0-7 |
National Football Conference
NFC East | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington Football Team | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 4-4 | 6-0-4 |
Dallas Cowboys | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4-4 | 2-6 | 4-0-6 |
New York Giants | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 5-0-5 |
Philadelphia Eagles | 4 | 11 | 1 | .267 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-4 | 1-7 | 3-1-7 |
NFC North | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Green Bay Packers | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 6-2 | 8-0-2 |
Chicago Bears | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 5-3 | 3-0-7 |
Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3-5 | 4-4 | 6-0-4 |
Detroit Lions | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 4-4 | 2-0-8 |
NFC South | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Orleans Saints | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 6-2 | 8-0-2 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5-3 | 6-2 | 7-0-3 |
Carolina Panthers | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 3-5 | 2-0-8 |
Atlanta Falcons | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 3-0-7 |
NFC West | W | L | D | PRC | GB | HOME | AWAY | PA | ST | L10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle Seahawks | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7-1 | 5-3 | 7-0-3 |
Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6-2 | 4-4 | 6-0-4 |
Arizona Cardinals | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4-4 | 4-4 | 4-0-6 |
San Francisco 49ers | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1-7 | 5-3 | 3-0-7 |
Last Injuries
Trends
Dallas Trends
- TrendUnder is 6-0 in Cowboys last 6 games as a home underdog of 3.5-10.0.Hit %100.00% (6)O/U0|6Push0W/L
- TrendOver is 4-0 in Cowboys last 4 games as a favorite.Hit %100.00% (4)O/U4|0Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 6-2 in Cowboys last 8 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater.Hit %75.00% (8)O/U2|6Push0W/L
- TrendOver is 12-2 in Cowboys last 14 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.Hit %85.70% (14)O/U12|2Push0W/L
Arizona Trends
- TrendUnder is 4-0 in Cardinals last 4 games as a favorite.Hit %100.00% (4)O/U4|0Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 5-2 in Cardinals last 7 games as a road underdog of 10.5 or greater.Hit %71.40% (7)O/U2|5Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 5-1 in Cardinals last 6 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.Hit %83.30% (6)O/U12|2Push0W/L
- TrendUnder is 4-1 in Cardinals last 5 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.Hit %80.00% (5)O/U1|4Push0W/L
Meetings Trends
- TrendCardinals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.Hit %80.00% (5)O/UPush0W/L4|1
- TrendCardinals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Dallas.Hit %20.00% (5)O/UPush0W/L1|4
- TrendUnderdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.Hit %80.00% (5)O/UPush0W/L1|4
- TrendHome team is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings.Hit %72.70% (11)O/UPush0W/L8|3