CeeDee Lamb has never beaten the Cardinals since entering the NFL in 2020, giving him extra motivation for Dallas’ Week 8 matchup. After a convincing win over Philadelphia, the Cowboys aim to repeat the balanced, run-led offense that powered their 38-point performance—and earn their first back-to-back wins of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Lamb is 0-5 against Arizona since 2020.
  • Dallas ran the ball 36 times against Philadelphia; Javonte Williams rushed for a career-high 155 yards.
  • The Cardinals have lost 5 of their last 6 games.
  • A win would give Dallas its first two-game winning streak of 2026 and move the team to .500, with 9 games left.
Yes, But

Arizona’s recent struggles haven’t eased Dallas’ concerns: Lamb says the Cardinals have repeatedly outmatched the Cowboys’ energy, regardless of the game’s setting. Dallas must bring the same urgency and balance it showed against the Eagles rather than assume that win guarantees momentum.

State of Play
  • Dallas is coming off a 38-point win over Philadelphia.
  • The Cowboys host Arizona at AT&T Stadium in Week 8.
  • Lamb says Dallas has rediscovered its balanced identity, with the run game creating chances for the passing attack.
What's Next

The Cowboys need to sustain their run-pass balance and match Arizona’s intensity. Beating the Cardinals would end Lamb’s winless run against them, give Dallas its first winning streak of the season and improve its footing with nine games remaining.

Bottom Line

For Dallas, one strong win is not yet a turning point. The Cardinals game is a test of whether the Cowboys can turn a promising performance into consistent football.