2023-09-25 00:40:05
The Arizona Cardinals (1-2) upset the Dallas Cowboys (2-1) 28-16 on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season, exposing quarterback Dak Prescott and head coach Mike McCarthy.
Prescott, 30, threw his first interception of the season to end their final drive of the game, finishing the contest with just one touchdown pass on 25-for-40 completions. Cowboys defeated their two previous opponents by 30 points each, mainly due to their defense.
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Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a season-ending injury during practice earler this week and his absence was extremely evident on the field.
McCarthy, 59, became the team’s play caller this season following releasing offensive coordinator Kellen Moore over the summer and had been saved his defense in previous games.
This time, Cowboys missed multiple red zone opportunities — including Prescott’s INT near the goal-line — exposing the coach’s lack of offensive prowess.
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Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbswho got his first win as a starter, continues to bide the franchise some time until Kyler Murray returns from injury, possibly next week.
Arizona got its first win of the season with Dobbs throwing for 189 yards and a touchdown on 17-for-21 completed passes with zero interceptions.
Cardinals running back James Conner accumulated 98 rushing yards and a TD on 14 carries, while Dobbs gained 55 yards on the ground.
Rondale Moore racked up 54 rushing yards, so the Cardinals surpassed 200 yards on the ground, exposing the Cowboys’ defense, which excelled in their first two wins once morest the New York Giants and Jets.
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