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Week 8 · Sun, Nov 1 · Line: Cowboys -7 (Circa)
Every number below comes from the two team pages. The highlighted side and the arrow mark the better number in each row; ties are marked even, n/a = nothing to compare yet. No predictions.
| Cardinals | Cowboys | |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Power rank ▶ | #18 |
| 2-5 | Record (straight up) ▶ | 3-4 |
| 3-4 | Against the spread ▶ | 3-3-1 |
| 3-1on the road | ATS on the road / at home ◀ | 1-1at home |
| 3-3as underdog | ATS as favorite / underdog even | 2-2as favorite |
| -3.6pts per game | Avg. cover margin ▶ | -0.4pts per game |
| -66 | Point differential ▶ | +9 |
| 10.0avg. opp. rank | Strength of schedule so far ◀ | 21.4avg. opp. rank |
| #30 | Net EPA rank ▶ | #22 |
Strength of schedule: average power rank of opponents at kickoff, lower = tougher, so the tougher schedule is marked. EPA ranks: Weeks 2-2, #1 is best on both sides of the ball.
| Cardinals offense | Cowboys defense | |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | EPA per play ◀ | #30 |
| #24 | Dropback EPA ◀ | #32 |
| #26 | Rush EPA ▶ | #23 |
| #13 | Success rate ◀ | #29 |
| #525.6% of dropbacks | Pressure rate allowed vs. pressure rate ◀ | #2028.0% of dropbacks |
| Cardinals defense | Cowboys offense | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | EPA per play ▶ | #6 |
| #31 | Dropback EPA ▶ | #8 |
| #7 | Rush EPA ◀ | #11 |
| #21 | Success rate ▶ | #6 |
| #2625.4% of dropbacks | Pressure rate vs. pressure rate allowed ▶ | #1027.1% of dropbacks |
Every game in order, Week 1 first. Opp. rank = where I had the opponent in my power rankings in effect at kickoff. Recaps are mine, word for word.
Opponent's group in my power rankings at kickoff: Group A Group B Group C Group D Group F
Arizona CardinalsCardinals 26, CHARGERS 14 (LAC -8.5). The Chargers were the better team, dominating in all three facets. They controlled the clock, which frustrated Justin Herbert, especially after losing Ladd McConkey. 393-268 ARZ, 5.5-5.3 ARZ
Seahawks 31, CARDINALS 7 (ARZ +4). The Seahawks hit a big play to Jaxon Smith-Njigba to start the game, and then the Cardinals tied. Arizona could do nothing in the second half due to immense Seattle pressure, and Drew Lock once again hit Smith-Njigba twice more for touchdowns. 381-151 SEA, 5.7-3.2 SEA
49ERS 36, Cardinals 30 (SF -8.5). The 49ers had great offenive production in this game until Mike Evans and Trent Williams got hurt. The 49ers were up big, but Jacoby Brissett garbage time and a muffed punt made this game close. 437 SF, 8.7-4.5 SF
GIANTS 36, Cardinals 24 (NYG +2.5). The Giants were down 14-3 early but stormed back with the help of some Jacoby Brissett interceptions. The Cardinals and Giants then exchanged leads and it looked like the Cardinals would win at the end, but Brissett threw a pick-six on the final play of the game. 319-270 NYG, 5.2-4.3 NYG
Lions 45, CARDINALS 21 (ARZ +5.5). The Cardinals went up early with a touchdown drive and the Lions had two scoreless possessions. After that, Detroit couldn't stop scoring. The Cardinals couldn't keep up and got two touchdowns in garbage time. 412-327 DET, 6.3-4.6 DET
Cardinals 18, RAMS 16 (LAR -12.5). The Rams looked like they didn't give a damn in this game. Matthew Stafford was lethargic, and the defense didn't want to tackle. The Rams took a 16-15 lead late, but Jacoby Brissett hit a deep pass to set up the decisive field goal. 338-286 ARZ, 5.1-4.8 LAR
Broncos 30, CARDINALS 16 (ARZ +4.5). The Broncos began slugglishly but everything changed when Bo Nix scrambled for a 60-yard touchdown. The Broncos then blocked a punt and Nix hit Marvin Mims for a deep pass to extend the lead to two touchdowns. 377-353 DEN, 6.7-4.7 DEN
Dallas CowboysGIANTS 28, Cowboys 20 (NYG +3). Jaxson Dart was flawless, as Dallas had no answer for him. The Cowboys made a lot of mistakes with six penalties in the first 20 minutes and then a careless interception right before halftime. 394-244 NYG, 5.8-4.7 NYG
COWBOYS 37, Redskins 20 (DAL -4). The Cowboys had lots of big plays amid no quarterback pressure, while Jayden Daniels got hurt right before halftime. 389-322 WAS, 6.1-5.8 DAL
Ravens 34, Cowboys 31 (DAL +3). This was a back-and-forth game where the Cowboys went up 10, and then the Ravens were up 11. They exchanged leads in the fourth quarter but this game was tied at 31 with seven seconds remaining. Lamar Jackson hit Zay Flowers for 26 yards, setting up Tyler Loop for a 56-yard kick that went through. 415-378 DAL, 6.5-5.8 BAL
Cowboys 34, TEXANS 30 (HOU -3). The Texans led 16-6 at halftime, but couldn't stop CeeDee Lamb in the second half. They had some big plays from Nico Collins, but kicked way too many field goals in an eventual shootout. 399-397 DAL, 7.6-5.5 HOU
Buccaneers 24, COWBOYS 16 (DAL -8). The Cowboys put forth no effort in this game. They were lethargic and the Buccaneers played with much more emotion. A chunk of Dallas' yards came in garbage time when it was 24-10. 419-366 TB, 6.7-6.4 DAL
PACKERS 23, Cowboys 13 (GB -1). The Packers converted all of their third-and-longs, while the Cowboys managed only seven points until the final minute because their receivers inexplicably couldn't get open. Dallas committed two turnovers just outside the red zone. 318-303 GB, 4.5-4.3 GB
Cowboys 38, EAGLES 21 (PHI +3.5). The Cowboys gave the Eagles plenty of free first downs via penalties early in this game, but were much more disciplined late in the second half. Javonte Williams broke free for some big gains in the fourth quarter. 416-321 DAL, 6.4-5.2 DAL
Key: F = Full in practice · L = Limited in practice · D = Did not practice · IR = Injured Reserve · PUP = Physically unable to perform · CE = Commissioner's Exempt List. Numbers are game weeks.
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