As the Arizona Cardinals gear up to face the Dallas Cowboys in an intense contest on Monday Night Football, both teams are looking to revive their playoff aspirations after recent losses. The Cardinals faced a setback with a 27-23 defeat to the Green Bay Packers, while the Cowboys fell 44-24 against Denver.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 PM ET at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Dallas leads their historical matchup 56-35-1, yet Arizona has claimed victory in seven of the last eight encounters. Currently, the Cowboys are 3.5-point favorites with an over/under set at 53.5 points.

Why the Cowboys Can Cover

Veteran quarterback Dak Prescott has been instrumental, guiding the Cowboys to an impressive average of 30.8 points per game, the second-best in the league. In his eight games this season, Prescott has thrown for 2,069 yards and 16 touchdowns, maintaining a high completion rate of 70.3%.

One of his primary targets is wide receiver George Pickens, who has recorded 43 catches for 685 yards this season, displaying significant playmaking ability.

Why the Cardinals Can Cover

Kyler Murray, dealing with a foot injury, is not expected to start, leading to Jacoby Brissett taking the helm. Brissett has already shown promise in his four appearances this season, boasting a 97.7 passer rating.

The Cardinals’ Trey McBride has emerged as a key player, coming off a season-high performance against Green Bay. With solid offensive stats, both teams show potential in this must-watch matchup.