Dallas Cowboys Host Arizona Cardinals in NFL Week 8 Matchup

The Dallas Cowboys return to the early afternoon window on Sunday, November 1, 2026, to host the Arizona Cardinals for an NFL Week 8 matchup at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Following three consecutive prime-time appearances, the Cowboys enter this week's game aiming to secure a victory that would bring their season record to 4-4.

The contest is scheduled to kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET (11 a.m. MST) and will be broadcast live on television via FOX. For fans preferring to stream the action, the game is available on platforms such as FUBO, which offers a free trial for viewers.

The broadcast team calling the game features play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert alongside analyst Greg Olsen. According to sportsbooks, the Cowboys enter the matchup as 7-point favorites, with the over-under line set at 54.5 points.

Historically, the Cardinals have posed a significant challenge for Dallas. Arizona holds a 1-8 record against the Cowboys since 2008, with their lone victory occurring back in 2017 during quarterback Dak Prescott's second season in the league. This means the vast majority of the current Dallas roster has never defeated Arizona.

Reflecting on past struggles, veteran wide receiver CeeDee Lamb noted that the team has previously been too relaxed against the Cardinals, who consistently bring high energy regardless of the game's time slot. "Yeah, it's just crazy," Lamb stated via the team website, adding that the team was "being very, very relaxed, and they punched us in the mouth every single time. They've always had more energy."

A victory for Dallas would place the team right back into contention for the NFC East title within a wide-open division. Furthermore, it would mark only the second time under head coach Brian Schottenheimer that the franchise has managed to win multiple consecutive games, a feat last achieved during Weeks 11 through 13 of the 2025 season.

On the other side, the Arizona Cardinals arrive in Texas sitting at a 2-5 record. With the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks ahead of them in the NFC West standings, and the NFL trade deadline approaching, the Cardinals face an uphill battle as they look toward the future.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys faced an early roster hurdle during the game when tight end Jake Ferguson suffered an ankle injury. Ruled out for the remainder of the contest, Ferguson's exit forced the team to adjust on the fly, with Brevyn Spann-Ford and James Mitchell stepping in to handle tight end duties for the remainder of the matchup.