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Dallas Cowboys Fear Arizona Cardinals in Week 8
Dallas Cowboys face Cardinals' trap game in Week 8.
In brief
Dallas Cowboys face Cardinals' trap game in Week 8. Dallas Cowboys must avoid losing to Arizona Cardinals in Week 8 after Cardinals' history of beating them. Originally reported by Dallas Cowboys On SI.
Cowboys' current form
Dallas Cowboys have yet to put together back-to-back wins amid their 3-4 start to the season.
Cardinals' downward spiral
Arizona Cardinals have lost five of their last six games since winning in Week 1, sitting at 2-5.
No gimme game
This matchup is not a gimme game for the Cowboys despite their recent win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Arizona's passing attack
Arizona ranks 19th in passing yards per game, but Jacoby Brissett has an elite tight end and solid receiver.
Cardinals' kickoff return game
Arizona averages 27.1 yards per return, with Devin Duvernay ranking 12th in that category.
Cardinals' pass-rush
Josh Sweat and Darius Robinson have shown potential, with Budda Baker leading the team in sacks.
Trap game history
Cardinals have won eight of nine matchups against Cowboys dating back to 2008, including the 2025 contest.
Cowboys' past losses
Cowboys have lost to New York Giants in Week 1 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5.
Cardinals' recent win
Cardinals knocked off Los Angeles Rams in Week 6, showing capability against superior teams.
Trap game definition
This matchup is the very definition of a trap game for Dallas they simply cannot afford to lose.
The headline
Dallas Cowboys must avoid losing to Arizona Cardinals in Week 8 after Cardinals' history of beating them.
