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The stage is set for a primetime clash at AT&T Stadium, where the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals meet in what could be one of the more exciting Monday Night Football matchups of the 2025 season.
The Cowboys enter Monday night looking to bounce back from a shaky stretch that’s left them hovering around the middle of the NFC pack; explosive on offense some weeks, and terrible on defense every week.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals, led by the always-dangerous Kyler Murray, are looking to end a five-game slide after starting the season with two wins.
Both teams have plenty to play for as the second half of the season unfolds, and Monday night could serve as a momentum-swinging game for either side.
With that in mind, it’s time for some bold predictions; not outlandish or far-fetched, but confident, high-upside calls that could easily become headlines after the final whistle.
Two of the best young tight ends in the NFL will share the field Monday night, and while Arizona’s Trey McBride is coming off a monster performance, (10 catches for 74 yards and 2 touchdowns against Green Bay) it’ll be Dallas’ Jake Ferguson who steals the show in this one.
This prediction is bold because Ferguson is fresh off the worst statistical game of his career: zero catches on just one target in last week’s loss at Denver.
Still, that type of outing doesn’t define a player of Ferguson’s caliber; it fuels him.
Expect Dak Prescott to get his trusted tight end involved early and often, particularly against a Cardinals’ defense that has struggled to contain intermediate routes and tight ends working the seams.
Look for Ferguson to deliver a statement rebound game, something in the range of 12 receptions, over 100 yards, and a touchdown, reestablishing himself as one of the most reliable weapons in the Cowboys’ offense.
McBride may still have a productive night, but Ferguson will be the tight end everyone’s talking about come Tuesday morning.
If the Cowboys are going to win this one, they’ll need to control the pace, and that means feeding Javonte Williams early and often.
Williams has already set a career high this season with 135 rushing yards against the Jets, but he might just top that number against the Cardinals.
This prediction is bold because Arizona’s front seven has quietly improved against the run, yet Dallas’ offensive line and scheme are built to create opportunities when they commit to the ground game.
Expect HC Brian Schottenheimer to lean heavily on Williams to keep Kyler Murray and the Cardinals’ offense on the sidelines in OC Klayton Adams’ first game versus his former team.
A 150-yard night isn’t out of the question, especially if Dallas finds itself in rhythm and the line opens up lanes between the tackles.
Williams has shown the power, patience, and burst to carry an offense, and Monday night could be his official breakout on national television.
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