Cardinals vs Cowboys predictions, graded
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys · Week 8, 2026 · Sun, Nov 1 · Final: Cardinals 33, Cowboys 30 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Cardinals vs Cowboys? Of 14 pundits with a call on record, 13 take the Cowboys and 1 takes the Cardinals. 3 named a score; the median has the Cowboys by 12. The Cardinals won 33-30, so 1 of 14 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 13 out of 100.
Who the room took
14 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callCardinals vs Cowboys picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- DLLS Dallas Cowboys (podcast)Cowboys 2, Cardinals 1
- CBS Sportsall 2 Cowboys
- Check the Mic (podcast)all 2 Cowboys
- Sports Illustratedall 2 Cowboys
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Cowboys
The other 3 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 3 Cowboys.
Cardinals vs Cowboys score predictions
3 pundits named a score; the median call is Cowboys by 12, and the final was Cardinals by 3.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsCowboys 35, Cardinals 23Miss · 29
- Pete PriscoCowboys 37, Cardinals 21Miss · 19
- John BreechCowboys 27, Cardinals 23Close · 48
Cardinals at Cowboys: how they came in
The Cardinals are 2-5; the Cowboys are 3-4. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Cardinals at 4.8 wins on average, and 23 pundits put the Cowboys at 9.5 wins on average.
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Record coming in
- 2-5 · 142 scored, 208 allowed
- Last games
- L 16-30 vs Broncos Week 7
- W 18-16 at Rams Week 6
- L 21-45 vs Lions Week 5
- Unit ranks
- offense 26th, defense 30th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 4.8 · 1 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 7 Cardinals games
- Record coming in
- 3-4 · 189 scored, 180 allowed
- Last games
- W 38-21 at Eagles Week 7
- L 13-23 at Packers Week 6
- L 16-24 vs Buccaneers Week 5
- Unit ranks
- offense 9th, defense 29th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 7-9-1
- Win-total calls
- 23 pundits · average 9.5 · 2 to 14 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 7 Cowboys games
Cardinals and Cowboys players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Cardinals
- Gardner MinshewStarting QB · QB
354 passing yards · 3 TD, 0 INT · 71.7% completions · 2 games · 41st in the NFL in passing yards
Gardner Minshew to be 1st on the depth chart
“It would be incredibly tough to turn back to Brissett after today's performance.” the article →
Gardner Minshew to stay put
“the likelihood of them keeping Minshew around as a No. 3 option decreases” the article →
- Tyler AllgeierRB1 · RB
369 rushing yards on 89 carries · 3 TD · 23 catches for 128 · 9 games · 25th in the NFL in rushing yards
Tyler Allgeier to be 1st on the depth chart
“My unofficial prediction is Love will play but Tyler Allgeier mostly handles duties as the Cardinals ease Love back into the mix.” the article →
Tyler Allgeier to finish top 49 at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got Tyler Algier at RB49.” the article →
- Michael WilsonWR1 · WR
51 catches for 546 yards · 2 TD · 9 games · 18th in the NFL in receiving yards
Michael Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Wilson is just entering his prime and could potentially become a No.1 receiver.” the article →
Michael Wilson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Michael Wilson is the clear number two option in the Arizona passing attack as the WR21 in fantasy points per game.” the article →
- Trey McBrideTE1 · TE
73 catches for 598 yards · 5 TD · 9 games · 16th in the NFL in receiving yards
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (a top-20 ADP)
“Trey McBride has a top-20 ADP... his target volume and touchdown total are both strong candidates to regress. He may still play well without delivering the type of production needed to justify selecting him in the middle of the second round.” the article →
Trey McBride to fall short of his draft cost (the second round of non-TE Premium drafts)
“they are why I would suggest he is not someone I would pull the trigger on in the second round of non-TE Premium drafts... Even with McBride having the best odds to run the most routes again, I am not drafting him at his current cost” the article →
- Budda BakerSack leader · Tackle leader · S
3.5 sacks · 29 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 42nd in the NFL in sacks · 56th in the NFL in solo tackles
Budda Baker to move — “next on the trade block”
“Safety Budda Baker ... More than anything, this would be a move to place Baker at the forefront of competing on a playoff team” the article →
Budda Baker to move to Buffalo Bills
“there is an obvious upgrade potentially sitting on the trade market in Cardinals safety Budda Baker” the article →
Cowboys
- Dak PrescottStarting QB · QB
2,381 passing yards · 16 TD, 5 INT · 64.9% completions · 102 rushing yards · 9 games · 3rd in the NFL in passing yards
Dak Prescott to stay with Dallas Cowboys
“QB Dak Prescott, Cowboys ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Dak Prescott to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
“Dak Prescott seems primed for another big season ... quarterbacks he loves to target in the middle rounds of fantasy football drafts” the article →
- Javonte WilliamsRB1 · RB
629 rushing yards on 154 carries · 10 TD · 24 catches for 127 · 9 games · 9th in the NFL in rushing yards
Javonte Williams to finish top 15 at his position, by fantasy points
“If Williams can post production as he did over the first half of the 2025 season for an entire year, he is a locked-in top-10 back with top-5 upside. At his floor, he looks like a low-end RB1 or top 15 fantasy back.” the article →
Javonte Williams to finish top 13 at his position, by fantasy points
“Why is Javonte Williams getting so much hate down at eighteen eighteen and running back in projections I am at thirteen” the article →
- CeeDee LambWR1 · WR
70 catches for 904 yards · 7 TD · 9 games · 2nd in the NFL in receiving yards
“With extra time to recover after a Thursday-night game in Week 5, Lamb could be ready to go when the Cowboys face the Packers this week.” the article →
CeeDee Lamb to finish top 1 at his position, by an unstated measure
“they've put one of the league's premier playmakers in a prime position to dominate the game and re-emerge as WR1 in a league loaded with blue-chip pass catchers... he might be primed to claim the crown as the league's top playmaker.” the article →
- Jake FergusonTE1 · TE
19 catches for 136 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 154th in the NFL in receiving yards
Jake Ferguson to fall short of his draft cost (TE12, Overall RK117 | ECR vs. ADP: -8)
“Ferguson's 2026 production could be limited as long as Lamb and Pickens are both healthy, so it's best to consider Ferguson a high-end TE2 in this year's drafts.” the article →
Jake Ferguson to be 1st on the depth chart
“He is Dallas' clear No. 1 TE” the article →
- Quinnen WilliamsSack leader · DT
5 sacks · 20 solo tackles · 9 games · 14th in the NFL in sacks
Quinnen Williams to make team captain
“I think he's got maybe a chance to be a team captain with Dallas.” the article →
Quinnen Williams to win Team MVP (non-QB)
“Cowboys: DT Quinnen Williams.” the article →
- Caleb DownsTackle leader · S
2 sacks · 33 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 30th in the NFL in solo tackles
Caleb Downs to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“Caleb Downs is going to win Defensive Rookie of the Year” the article →
Caleb Downs to win Defensive Rookie of the Year
“So I'm going Caleb Downs, and Price is my offensive and defensive rookie of the year.” the article →
Every call on Cardinals at Cowboys
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Dallas Cowboys 35 — Cardinals 23
I got the cowboys winning. I got a thirty five twenty three.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Arizona
I do think Dallas will win the game. I think Arizona covers the 6.5.
Dallas Cowboys 37 — Cardinals 21
Dallas big, Prisco says. How big? Three possessions. It's a 37-21 Cowboys win in his eyes.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Cardinals
The Cardinals could come out and shock you. I don't think it's gonna happen this week. I think this is gonna be... The Cowboys look right.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Cardinals
Gonna go with Dallas to win and cover.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Arizona
it's a team that Dallas should roll against... Gonna go with Dallas to win and cover. Same.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Arizona Cardinals
Give me Dallas in this game. I think they're going to win this one going away... I don't think Arizona's got enough.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Arizona Cardinals
Give me Dallas as well.
Dallas Cowboys 37 — Cardinals 21
Dallas big — even on a short week. Pick: Cowboys 37, Cardinals 21
Dallas Cowboys to beat Arizona Cardinals
Dallas has two more games coming up that they should be able to win. In Week 8, they host the 2-5 Arizona Cardinals
Dallas Cowboys 27 — Cardinals 23
Cowboys 27-23 over Cardinals
Carson Beck to be 1st on the depth chart
A strong case could be made that 2026 third-round pick Carson Beck should begin to receive increased reps in practice before eventually replacing Brissett in the starting lineup... Arizona should target Week 8 for Beck to make his regular-season debut.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Arizona Cardinals
Week 8 vs. Arizona Cardinals: W
Dallas Cowboys to beat Arizona Cardinals
Cowboys host the Arizona Cardinals, and it's a win.
Arizona Cardinals to beat Cowboys
Until they do it, the Cowboys for me lose their third game in a row.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Arizona Cardinals
I got the card. I got the Cowboys.
Dallas Cowboys to beat Cardinals
Cardinals now visit. Stop playing. Okay. Subs in two at the Colts.