Week 9 Game: the Cowboys vs. Cardinals Showdown Has Received Added Attention

Nov 2, 2025

🏈 Schedule Shift & Big Picture

Originally slated for a typical Week 9 game, the Cowboys vs. Cardinals showdown has received added attention — not just for the teams, but because of external factors swirling around the NFL calendar. With the Cowboys hosting at home and both clubs dealing with pivotal moments this season, the game has taken on extra significance.

📊 Matchup Breakdown

Dallas (3-4-1):

Their offense has been a major strength: high scoring averages, big-play potential.

But the defense continues to be a major liability, allowing opponents to exploit weaknesses.

Injury report: The Cowboys added a starter to their Friday report ahead of this game (punter Bryan Anger related, plus defensive and special teams concerns).

Arizona (2-5):

A five-game losing streak looms large, though many losses have been close.

They may have their QB Kyler Murray back after a foot injury, which could boost their chances.

They’ve had success historically at Dallas — the home crowd can’t forget that.

🔮 Prediction & Why Dallas Has the Advantage

Given all the dynamics, here’s why I lean toward a Cowboys win:

Home field advantage matters. Dallas is at home here, which gives them a stable setting to build from.

Offensive firepower is in their favor. While their defense is shaky, their offense has the ability to outpace many rivals.

Motivation is high. A loss here would be especially damaging for Dallas, given their aspirations and the state of the division. Analytics suggest that a win improves their playoff chances more than a loss would wreck them.

Arizona’s struggles weigh heavily. Despite momentum potentially around Murray’s return, the Cardinals have been unable to translate close games into victories.

Projected score: Cowboys 28, Cardinals 24 — a fairly close game, but one in which Dallas gets the clutch plays at the right time.

✅ Final Take

The Cowboys are favored here for good reason. If they can keep their offense humming and shore up enough of the defensive gaps for one game, this is their moment. The Cardinals will fight — and Murray’s return may give them a spark — but overall, Dallas has both upside and urgency that tilt the balance.

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — November 2, 2025 The Buffalo Bills just did what no team had done in Patrick Mahomes' eight-year NFL career: forced him under 50% completions. At 44.1% (15/34, 250 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT), this marks Mahomes' worst career completion rate—lower than his previous 50% floor vs Cleveland last year. Defense Makes History Sean McDermott and the defense crafted the perfect blueprint: pressure on 52.6% of Mahomes' dropbacks, limiting him to 3-of-16 under duress with one pick by Max Hairston (rookie first-rounder) in Q4—his first career INT against a Hall of Fame QB. Joey Bosa dominated with 5 QB hits, 1 sack, 2 TFL. Greg Rousseau added 4 QB hits, 0.5 sack. Michael Hoecht (before Achilles injury) 1 QB hit, 0.5 sack. Deone Walker and AJ Epenesa combined for 3 QB hits. The front won one-on-ones without blitzing—forcing Mahomes into hurried decisions. Cole Bishop (second-year safety) delivered a breakout: 4 pass breakups, 7 tackles, 1 TFL—his best career performance, proving he's "turned the corner." Allen's 88% Perfection While Mahomes struggled, Josh Allen soared: 88% completion (23/26), 273 yards, 1 TD pass, 2 TD rush—a career-high accuracy mark. Every scoring drive, Allen was nearly flawless. Dalton Kincaid exploded against the Chiefs (top-5 TE defense): 6 receptions, 101 yards, 1 TD—100% catch rate on targets. Dawson Knox 30 yards, Jackson Hawes 18 yards—the TE room dominated. James Cook made history: 114 yards on 27 carries—the first RB to rush 100+ yards vs KC since Lamar Jackson, Week 1, 2024. KC doesn't allow 100-yard rushers; Cook shattered that. Buffalo's OL created lanes and kept Allen clean—strong post-bye bounce back. Concerns Michael Hoecht injury: Non-contact Achilles in Q3—likely season-ending. Hoecht refused to leave, staying with teammates through the final whistle. Major loss for the DL rotation. WR play: Quiet. Khalil Shakir 7/43 (mostly quick throws), Keon Coleman 2/17, Elijah Moore 1/28. Buffalo needs more from this spot for a deep playoff run. Cook's ankle: Taped after two drives but played through—needs monitoring. The Paradox Remains Buffalo is now 5-1 vs Mahomes in regular season but 0-4 in playoffs. Today's win is historic—but only matters if replicated in January. The big question: Can "October Josh" become "January Josh"? Buffalo proved they have the formula: organized pressure, disciplined coverage, controlled tempo. If they replicate it in the playoffs, Bills Mafia will see their first Super Bowl since the '90s. Today is step one. January is the destination. 🦬

Week 9 Game: the Cowboys vs. Cardinals Showdown Has Received Added Attention

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🏈 Schedule Shift & Big Picture

📊 Matchup Breakdown

🔮 Prediction & Why Dallas Has the Advantage

✅ Final Take

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