- Matchup: Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Cowboys -6.5
- Total Points Over/Under: 53.5
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In this thrilling matchup at AT&T Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys (3-4) will strive to overpower the Arizona Cardinals (2-5) this Sunday. The Cardinals are entering this clash as 6.5-point underdogs, with the total points set at 53.5.
With a current record of 2-5, the Arizona Cardinals faced off against the Denver Broncos in their latest game, suffering a defeat with a final score of 30-16. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett completed 27 of 48 passes for 272 yards and secured 1 touchdown, achieving a QB rating of 79.5 without any interceptions. Trey McBride showcased his skills with an impressive average of 11.1 yards per reception, totaling 111 yards on 10 catches. Zonovan Knight led the running game, contributing 48 yards on 7 carries, averaging 6.9 yards per rush. The team concluded the game with 72 plays resulting in 353 yards. The Cardinals attempted to run the ball 24 times, amassing 94 yards, averaging 3.9 yards per carry, while allowing 160 rushing yards on 26 attempts (6.2 yards per rush). The secondary allowed 15 completions on 29 attempts for a total of 218 yards, achieving a completion rate of 51.7%.
On average, the NFC West squad scores 20.3 points per game, with a rushing average of 96.0 yards, ranking them 23rd in the league. Overall, the Cardinals have recorded 2,197 total yards this season, achieving 90 first downs while incurring 50 penalties totaling 455 yards. They have lost possession 6 times (6 interceptions, 0 fumbles). In terms of touchdowns, they have registered 10 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
In defensive stats, Arizona has allowed 1,596 passing yards, ranking 23rd. They are conceding 228.0 passing yards per game at a completion rate of 63.7%. On the ground, they have given up 885 rushing yards across 7 games, allowing 17 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns. Overall, they’re conceding an average of 354.4 total yards per game, ranking 24th, while allowing 29.7 points per game, positioning them at the bottom of the league in defensive rankings.
The Dallas Cowboys come into this game with a 3-4 record. In their last appearance, they triumphed 38-21 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Running back Javonte Williams rushed 25 times for 155 yards, averaging 6.2 yards per carry. CeeDee Lamb was a key player, catching 5 passes for 74 yards (14.8 yards per reception). Quarterback Dak Prescott completed 15 of 27 passes for 212 yards and 3 touchdowns, achieving a QB rating of 118.1, without any interceptions, averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. On defense, the Cowboys allowed 121 rushing yards on 25 carries (4.8 yards per rush) and their pass defense yielded a completion percentage of 65.7%, conceding 200 yards on 23 out of 35 attempts. Overall, Dallas amassed 416 yards from 65 plays (6.4 yards per play), running for an average of 5.4 yards per carry with 204 rushing yards on 38 attempts.
When it comes to scoring, the Cowboys rank 5th in the NFL, averaging 27.0 points per game. This season, they have thrown for 1,815 passing yards, averaging 259.3 yards per game, which ranks them 7th in the NFL. On the ground, they average 94.3 rushing yards per game with a total of 660 rushing yards. The Cowboys maintain an average of 353.6 total yards per game, placing them 10th in the league. They have recorded 469 total yards as a result of 53 penalties, ranking 9th for penalties in the league, and have thrown 5 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles, achieving 99 first downs on offense.
The Cowboys allow an average of 25.7 points per game, placing them 23rd in the NFL. They have allowed 12 passing touchdowns alongside 228.0 passing yards per game, ranking 20th overall. On the rushing front, they have yielded 1,020 total rushing yards (145.7 yards per game), including 9 rushing touchdowns this season. Their defense has come into play during 442 plays from scrimmage, which ranks them 24th. They have managed to secure 4 turnovers (2 forced fumbles and 2 interceptions) this season, allowing a total of 180 points.
Who will emerge victorious in this Cardinals vs. Cowboys matchup against the spread?
Parlays Expert’s Prediction: Take the Cowboys -6.5
