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The Dallas Cowboys suffered a surprising 28-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3, ending their undefeated start to the season. The Cowboys' defense struggled to generate takeaways and gave up 180 rushing yards in the first half. The offense also struggled in the red zone, scoring just one touchdown in five trips. The team was also plagued by penalties, committing 16 in total. Despite the loss, the Cowboys remain optimistic and are focused on regrouping for their upcoming game against the New England Patriots.
- The Cowboys' defense did not record a takeaway and gave up 180 rushing yards in the first half against the Cardinals.
- The offense scored just one touchdown in five red-zone trips.
- The Cowboys committed 16 penalties, 13 of which were accepted.
- Despite the loss, the Cowboys remain optimistic and are focused on regrouping for their upcoming game against the New England Patriots.
Dak Prescott | QB
- Prescott acknowledged the loss was humbling but emphasized that it was not a wakeup call.
- The Cowboys' quarterback threw an interception in the end zone on the final drive of the game.
Ezekiel Elliott | RB
Pickup
Week 4
16 carries
80 rush yards
- Ezekiel Elliott will return for the Cowboys' next game against the New England Patriots.
- In the Patriots' previous game, Elliott ran for 80 yards on 16 carries.
Joshua Dobbs | QB
Week 3
189 pass yards
1 pass TDs
- Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs completed 17 of 21 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown against the Cowboys.
Rondale Moore | WR
Week 3
45 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- Rondale Moore scored a 45-yard touchdown run against the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys
- The Cowboys missed out on their first 3-0 start since 2019.
- The Cowboys have lost seven of their last eight matchups against the Cardinals.
- The Cowboys' defense had 10 sacks and seven takeaways in their first two games.
- The Cowboys' offense struggled in the red zone for the second consecutive week.
Arizona Cardinals
- The Cardinals ran for 222 yards and had seven plays of at least 20 yards against the Cowboys.
- The Cardinals' defense did not allow a rush of more than 18 yards in their first two games.
New England Patriots
- The Cowboys will face the New England Patriots in their next game.
- The Patriots ran for 157 yards on 40 carries in their previous game against the Jets.