The Arizona Cardinals finally ended their five-game losing streak with a solid 27-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football at AT&T Stadium. This win was just what the Cardinals needed to boost their confidence after a shaky season. The Cowboys had some good moments but ran into trouble late and lost their second game in a row, now sitting at 3-5-1.

How the Cardinals’ Offense Played and Jacoby Brissett’s Role

Jacoby Brissett, who’s filling in for the injured Kyler Murray, showed he can really handle the job. He threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns, plus ran for another score himself. This was his third game starting in a row, and he's proving he’s not just a backup. Marvin Harrison Jr., the Cardinals’ young wide receiver, had a great game with seven catches for 96 yards and a touchdown, showing he’s becoming a key player. Tight end Trey McBride also chipped in with a 12-yard touchdown catch.

Even though Kyler Murray is the star for Arizona and has never lost to Dallas, Brissett quietly made history by beating the Cowboys in his first start against them, playing smart and not giving the ball away.

Cowboys Had Trouble Finishing Drives

The Cowboys moved the ball well but couldn’t finish when it mattered. They gave the ball away three times and failed two important fourth-down tries inside Arizona’s 25-yard line. Their defense also struggled to stop long plays, like a big 50-yard catch-and-run by Michael Wilson right after halftime.

Dallas had some early momentum after blocking a punt and scoring a touchdown thanks to Marshawn Kneeland. But Arizona quickly answered with two long touchdown drives that swung the game their way. The Cowboys also missed a key chance to get closer in the fourth quarter when Dak Prescott threw incomplete on a crucial fourth-and-3 targeting CeeDee Lamb.

Key Defensive Plays and Big Moments

The game’s big moment came near the end when Javonte Williams fumbled inside Dallas territory, ending the Cowboys’ last chance to come back. Prescott finished with 250 yards passing and one touchdown but threw a late interception on a desperation pass.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the team played with an aggressive mindset, but the offense just couldn’t get it done when it counted. Despite good chances early, Dallas only managed three points on their first three trips near the goal line.

Coaching and What’s Next for the Teams

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon owned up to their losing streak, saying he thought hard about what went wrong during the bye week and pushed the team to fix it. This win could be a turning point for Arizona as they look to ride this energy in their upcoming games.

The Cowboys, facing two losses in a row for the first time this season, will have questions about how they’ll bounce back. They get a week off before playing the Raiders on November 17.

Injuries and Other Stuff

The Cardinals lost cornerback Max Melton early with a concussion, while the Cowboys were already missing linebacker Jack Sanborn, who’s out injured. Also, Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey missed a 68-yard field goal just before halftime, almost setting an NFL record.

What’s Next?

• The Cardinals head to Seattle next Sunday, looking to keep the good vibes going.  
• The Cowboys get a bye week, then play the Raiders in Las Vegas on Monday Night Football November 17.

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