Owner Jerry Jones said Monday the Cowboys have a trade in place. He saw in the first half Monday night that one player isn’t going to help his defense.
The Cowboys allowed 190 yards and trail the Cardinals 17-7 at halftime.
Arizona, playing without Kyler Murray again, saw Jacoby Brissett throw a touchdown and run for another. He hit Marvin Harrison Jr. for a 4-yard score and then ran 1 yard for a touchdown on a quarterback sneak.
The Cardinals entered with the 22nd-ranked offense, but the Cowboys trail only the Bengals in total defense.
Arizona scored on three of four possessions, and the only punt they had was blocked by Sam Williams and recovered in the end zone by Marshawn Kneeland. That accounted for all of the Cowboys’ scoring in the first half.
The Cowboys turned it over on downs in the red zone, went three-and-out and lost a fumble by Jake Ferguson. On their final possession, Brandon Aubrey missed a 68-yard field goal that would have tied the NFL record set by Jaguars kicker Cam Little on Sunday.
Brissett was 15-of-22 for 158 yards and a touchdown, with Harrison catching six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. Elijah Higgins caught three passes for 30 yards.
The Cowboys had 122 yards, with Dak Prescott going 8-of-16 for 75 yards. He had his ankle twisted on the final play of the half when Calais Campbell landed on it. Prescott had a slight limp leaving for the locker room.
George Pickens has two catches for 28 yards and Ferguson four for 27. Javonte Williams has nine rushes for 42 yards.
The Cowboys have four penalties for 30 yards.
The Cowboys haven’t done much on offense, with 110 yards and no points. But their special teams have them on the scoreboard.
Sam Williams blocked the punt of Pat O’Connell, with the ball traveling backward 36 yards into the end zone. Marshawn Kneeland raced to it and covered it up for a touchdown.
The Cowboys now trail the Cardinals 10-7.
The Cardinals report that cornerback Max Melton is in the training room being evaluated for a concussion, and the Cowboys list defensive end Dante Fowler as questionable to return with a shoulder injury.
Kyler Murray, who is undefeated at AT&T Stadium isn’t playing in Monday Night Football. It hasn’t mattered for the Cowboys.
Jacoby Brissett is making himself right at home, with a 10-0 lead on the home team.
The Cardinals have scored on their first two possessions, getting a 48-yard field goal from Chad Ryland and a 4-yard touchdown pass from Brissett to Marvin Harrison Jr.
The Cardinals have outgained the Cowboys 104 to 58.
Brissett is 8-of-13 for 82 yards and a touchdown, and Harrison has five catches for 64 yards and a touchdown. Emari Demercado has four carries for 26 yards.
The Cowboys turned it over on downs on their first drive in the red zone, and they went three-and-out on their second.
Kyler Murray will not dress for Monday Night Football.
The Cardinals list their starting quarterback among their inactives for the game against the Cowboys.
Coach Jonathan Gannon had already announced that Jacoby Brissett would start but said Murray could have a role. Murray has not played since a Week 5 loss to the Titans when he injured his foot.
The Cardinals listed him as questionable to serve as the backup to Brissett.
Arizona is 1-17 in its last 18 games without Murray starting and finishing the game. Its only win was a 28-16 victory over the Cowboys in 2023 in a game Joshua Dobbs started.
Murray grew up in the Dallas suburb of Allen and is undefeated at AT&T Stadium, with a 9-0 record in games with Allen High School, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and the Cardinals.
The Cardinals’ other inactives are cornerback Elijah Jones, linebacker Xavier Thomas, offensive lineman Demontrey Jacobs, offensive lineman Josh Fryar and defensive lineman Bilal Nichols.
Cornerback Will Johnson (groin) is active.
The Cowboys’ inactives are safety Donovan Wilson (elbow/shoulder), safety Alijah Clark (ribs), offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius (knee/knee), running back Jaydon Blue, defensive tackle Mazi Smith, offensive lineman Hakeem Adeniji and wide receiver Jonathan Mingo.
Safety Juanyeh Thomas (migraine) returns tonight.
The Cardinals selected defensive lineman Walter Nolen III with their first pick in April. They will see him on the field for the first time on Monday Night Football.
The team activated Nolen from the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
“He does not look like he is tired or out of shape out there,” defensive coordinator Nick Rallis said, via Darren Urban of the team website. “Also, being able to go out and execute our stuff has been impressive. It’s hard to be out that long and execute mentally from a high level. Even if you are working hard at it, there is something different to being out there.”
Nolan could be on a snap count, considering he has not played a game since last season at Ole Miss. He injured his calf before training camp began.
“I feel I can contribute a lot,” Nolen said. “That’s just how I carry myself. I feel I can do whatever in the world. Whenever I get the chance to get back out there I feel I can contribute a lot.”
The Cardinals also activated cornerback Garrett Williams from injured reserve, where he had been since a Week 2 knee injury. The nickel corner has 11 tackles and a pass defensed in two games.
The team also elevated running back Michael Carter to the active roster for tonight’s game against the Cowboys. He joins Bam Knight and Emari Demercado as options in the backfield.
Carter has 35 carries for 97 yards and a touchdown in four games, adding nine catches for 77 yards.
