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The Dallas Cowboys host the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football in Week 9. The Cowboys sit at 3-4-1. They are reeling from a humiliating 44–24 loss to the Denver Broncos. Now, they face the task of salvaging momentum before their Week 10 bye. For the Cardinals, this Monday night clash represents both hope and uncertainty. Coming off a Week 8 bye, Arizona could welcome back quarterback Kyler Murray. He has missed the previous two games with a foot injury. Murray’s potential return injects energy into a team desperate to end a five-game losing streak.
Offensively, Dallas has shown flashes of dominance. However, inconsistency and defensive breakdowns have kept them below expectations. History isn’t on their side, either. The Cowboys have lost seven of their last eight meetings against Arizona dating back to 2008. This includes a 28–16 defeat in 2023.
The Cardinals sit at 2-5, but Murray’s undefeatd all-time record at AT&T Stadium adds an intriguing layer to this matchup. Paired with dynamic wideout Marvin Harrison Jr, the Cardinals could find success against a Cowboys defense that ranks 31st in pass defense. They have also surrendered over 40 points in consecutive road losses.
Dallas remains undefeated at home this season (2-0-1) and has scored at least 40 points in each home contest. However, with Murray back and Arizona well-rested, the Cowboys may need to be at their absolute best to avoid another embarrassing result against a historically tricky opponent.
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Here we will look at and discuss some bold predictions for the game between the Cowboys and the Cardinals in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.
If Murray takes the field on Monday night, expect fireworks. The Cardinals quarterback thrives under bright lights, even more so on the turf of AT&T Stadium. Murray has an uncanny knack for elevating his play in Arlington. This game has all the makings of another signature performance. After a week off to recover from his foot injury, Murray should be healthy enough to showcase his trademark dual-threat ability.
Murray’s mobility will be critical. The Cowboys’ pass rush is always dangerous when quarterbacks stay in the pocket. Murray’s elusiveness and off-schedule creativity can neutralize that advantage. He can forced Dallas’ secondary to cover longer and deeper than it’s comfortable doing. Murray throws for 250+ yards and adds another 40 on the ground. He will tally multiple touchdowns in his first game back. Even if the Cardinals fall short, Murray will deliver the type of performance that reasserts his place as one of the league’s most exciting playmakers.
The spotlight in Arizona has slowly shifted toward Harrison Jr. This feels like the week he fully breaks out. The Cowboys’ secondary has been torched repeatedly this season. They have allowed a league-high 15 receiving touchdowns to opposing wideouts.
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