Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys Match Player Stats

The arizona cardinals vs dallas cowboys match player stats from their 2025 Week 9 meeting tell a much clearer story than the final score alone. Arizona defeated Dallas 27-17 at AT&T Stadium, building its advantage through a strong second quarter and then adding another 10 points in the third. The Cardinals finished with 340 total net yards compared with Dallas’ 333, but the more important difference came from execution, scoring efficiency, and Arizona’s ability to turn its offensive opportunities into touchdowns.

This was not simply a game where one team dominated every statistical category. Dallas actually moved the ball reasonably well and produced several strong individual performances. Dak Prescott threw for 250 yards, CeeDee Lamb caught seven passes for 85 yards, and Javonte Williams added 83 rushing yards. Arizona, however, received a highly efficient performance from Jacoby Brissett, a productive ground game led by Emari Demercado, and two touchdown receptions from Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride.

The result is a useful example of why football statistics need context. Yardage totals, passing numbers, rushing attempts, receptions, and touchdowns all matter, but they do not carry equal weight in every game. Looking at the complete player picture explains why Arizona walked away with the victory.

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Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys Match Player Stats at a Glance

The game was played in Arlington, Texas, with Dallas hosting Arizona at AT&T Stadium. Arizona won 27-17. The Cardinals scored 3 points in the first quarter, 14 in the second, 10 in the third, and none in the fourth. Dallas scored 0, 7, 3, and 7 points across the four quarters.

Category	Arizona Cardinals	Dallas Cowboys
Final Score	27	17
Total Net Yards	340	333
Time of Possession	33:20	26:40
Penalties	2	6
Penalty Yards	10	55
Passing Yards	261	250
Rushing Yards	79+	83+
Passing TDs	2	1
Passing INTs	0	1

The official team box score shows that Arizona held a significant advantage in discipline. The Cardinals were penalized only twice for 10 yards, while Dallas committed six penalties for 55 yards. That 45-yard difference did not automatically decide the game, but it helped Arizona maintain cleaner possessions and avoid giving Dallas additional opportunities.

Jacoby Brissett’s Passing Performance

Jacoby Brissett was one of the most important players in the game for Arizona.

He completed 21 of 31 attempts for 261 yards and two touchdowns without throwing an interception. That works out to a completion rate of approximately 67.7 percent.

More important than the completion percentage was the combination of accuracy and mistake avoidance. Brissett generated enough passing production to keep Dallas from loading the box against Arizona’s running game, while his two touchdown passes directly contributed to the Cardinals’ 27-point total.

A quarterback does not need to throw for 350 or 400 yards to control a game. Brissett’s performance demonstrates the value of efficient quarterback play when the offense can complement it with rushing production.

His basic line was:

21 completions
31 attempts
261 passing yards
2 passing touchdowns
0 interceptions
Approximately 67.7% completions

The zero in the interception column is especially significant when compared with Prescott’s turnover. Arizona did not need Brissett to take unnecessary risks. The offense was productive while protecting possessions.

Dak Prescott’s Passing Numbers

Dak Prescott finished with 24 completions on 39 attempts for 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

His completion rate was approximately 61.5 percent.

On the surface, Prescott’s 250 passing yards are respectable. Dallas also had several productive receivers, which indicates that the Cowboys were capable of generating offense through the air.

The problem was that the passing production did not translate into enough points.

Prescott’s line:

24 completions
39 attempts
250 yards
1 touchdown
1 interception
Approximately 61.5% completions

The interception was particularly costly because Arizona did not give the Cowboys an equivalent mistake from its quarterback.

That creates an important statistical distinction. Prescott actually attempted eight more passes than Brissett, but Arizona still won the passing-yardage battle 261-250.

The Cardinals therefore combined greater passing efficiency with better turnover protection.

Arizona’s Running Game

Arizona’s rushing attack was led by Emari Demercado, who carried the ball 14 times for 79 yards.

That worked out to 5.6 yards per attempt, with a long run of 19 yards.

For a team trying to control the game and prevent Dallas from generating an offensive rhythm, those numbers were valuable.

Demercado’s performance also changed the defensive problem for Dallas. When a running back consistently produces five or more yards per carry, the defense cannot simply focus on the quarterback and passing game.

Arizona also received rushing contributions from:

Emari Demercado: 14 carries, 79 yards
Bam Knight: 9 carries, 27 yards
Greg Dortch: 1 carry, 9 yards
Jacoby Brissett: 5 carries, 4 yards and 1 touchdown

The combination gave Arizona another path to sustain drives.

The rushing numbers also help explain why the Cardinals did not need Brissett to throw the ball 40 times.

Dallas Cowboys Rushing Performance

Javonte Williams led the Cowboys’ rushing production with 15 carries for 83 yards.

His average was 5.5 yards per carry, with a long run of 19 yards.

That is a strong individual rushing performance, and it is one of the reasons the final result cannot be explained by saying Dallas simply could not run the football.

Prescott added 34 yards on four rushing attempts, while Malik Davis and KaVontae Turpin contributed three yards each.

Dallas therefore had useful rushing efficiency from its two primary contributors.

The bigger issue was balance and scoring. Individual rushing success does not guarantee offensive success if the team struggles to finish drives.

Marvin Harrison Jr. Leads Arizona’s Receiving Group

Marvin Harrison Jr. was Arizona’s leading receiver in the game.

He caught seven passes for 96 yards and a touchdown.

His longest reception was 20 yards.

Seven receptions represented a major portion of Arizona’s completed passes, and his 96 receiving yards accounted for more than one-third of Brissett’s passing production.

That workload shows how important Harrison was to the Cardinals’ passing attack.

His performance also provided a direct scoring contribution. Instead of merely accumulating yards between the 20-yard lines, he helped turn Arizona’s passing production into points.

That distinction matters when evaluating player statistics.

A receiver with 96 yards and a touchdown can have a greater influence on the outcome than a receiver who collects a similar number of yards without reaching the end zone.

Trey McBride’s Contribution

Trey McBride finished with five receptions for 55 yards and a touchdown.

His average reception produced 11 yards, while his longest catch went for 19 yards.

McBride’s performance gave Brissett another reliable option beyond Harrison.

Arizona’s passing game therefore did not depend on one player making every play. Harrison supplied the biggest receiving total, while McBride added both yardage and a touchdown.

That type of distribution can make an offense harder to defend because the defense cannot simply remove one target and assume the rest of the passing game will disappear.

Michael Wilson Adds Explosive Potential

Michael Wilson caught three passes for 61 yards.

Although he had fewer receptions than Harrison and McBride, his yardage total was impressive because of a 50-yard reception.

That single explosive play significantly increased his statistical impact.

This is an important lesson when studying receiver numbers. Reception totals show involvement, but they do not fully explain how damaging a player was to the opposing defense.

Wilson averaged more than 20 yards per reception, demonstrating that his role was not simply based on short possession catches.

Dallas Receiving Leaders

CeeDee Lamb led Dallas with seven receptions for 85 yards.

He also produced the Cowboys’ highest reception total, making him one of Prescott’s most frequently used targets.

Lamb’s 85 yards were important, but he did not score a touchdown.

George Pickens also had a productive game, recording six receptions for 79 yards.

Jake Ferguson added five receptions for 50 yards.

Ryan Flournoy scored Dallas’ receiving touchdown, finishing with two receptions for 12 yards.

KaVontae Turpin caught two passes for 10 yards, while Luke Schoonmaker recorded one reception for 14 yards. Javonte Williams also caught one pass without gaining receiving yardage.

The distribution shows that Dallas had several players capable of contributing. The issue was not simply a lack of receiving talent.

The problem was converting that production into enough points to match Arizona.

The Most Important Statistical Difference: Touchdowns

One of the easiest ways to understand this game is to look beyond total yards.

Arizona produced 27 points from:

Two passing touchdowns
One rushing touchdown
Successful scoring drives that supported its early lead

Dallas scored 17 points despite producing 333 total net yards.

That means the Cowboys’ yardage was not converted into points at the same rate as Arizona’s production.

This is why box-score analysis should never stop at passing and rushing yards.

A team can gain plenty of yardage and still lose because of turnovers, penalties, red-zone problems, missed opportunities, or poor situational execution.

Arizona’s offensive numbers were not dramatically larger than Dallas’ numbers. The Cardinals simply did more with the opportunities they created.

Penalties Played a Bigger Role Than the Yardage Gap

The official team statistics show Arizona committed two penalties for only 10 yards.

Dallas committed six penalties for 55 yards.

That creates a 45-yard penalty-yardage difference.

Interestingly, the overall yardage difference between the teams was only seven yards in Arizona’s favor.

That comparison is revealing.

Arizona gained 340 total net yards.

Dallas gained 333.

So the teams were almost identical in raw yardage.

But Dallas surrendered far more penalty yardage.

This is exactly why a game should not be evaluated only through total offensive yards. Football is a possession game, and penalties can change field position, erase successful plays, extend drives, or create difficult down-and-distance situations.

Arizona’s cleaner performance helped preserve the value of its offensive production.

Time of Possession and Game Control

Arizona held the ball for 33 minutes and 20 seconds.

Dallas possessed the football for 26 minutes and 40 seconds.

That seven-minute difference is meaningful.

Arizona was able to keep its offense on the field longer, limiting the number of possessions available to Dallas.

This does not mean time of possession automatically predicts the winner. It is possible for a team to lose despite controlling possession.

In this matchup, however, the possession advantage worked alongside the Cardinals’ scoring efficiency and lower penalty count.

The statistical picture therefore becomes more coherent:

Arizona had slightly more total yardage, fewer penalties, more possession time, two touchdown passes, and no interceptions from its quarterback.

Dallas had comparable yardage but fewer points, more penalties, and an interception.

Why the 27-17 Score Matters

The final score was 27-17, giving Arizona a 10-point victory.

The quarter-by-quarter scoring is especially revealing:

Arizona Cardinals

First quarter: 3
Second quarter: 14
Third quarter: 10
Fourth quarter: 0

Dallas Cowboys

First quarter: 0
Second quarter: 7
Third quarter: 3
Fourth quarter: 7

Arizona’s strongest stretch came from the second through third quarters.

The Cardinals scored 24 points during that six-quarter-minute-equivalent stretch while Dallas managed only 10.

That middle portion effectively created the separation Arizona needed.

Dallas did score seven points in the fourth quarter, but Arizona had already established enough of a lead to protect the result.

What the Player Stats Reveal About Arizona’s Win

The individual statistics reveal several important factors.

1. Brissett protected the football

Brissett threw two touchdown passes and no interceptions.

That gave Arizona clean quarterback production without surrendering a turnover through the air.

2. Demercado created rushing efficiency

Demercado’s 79 yards on 14 attempts gave Arizona a reliable rushing threat.

His 5.6-yard average forced Dallas to account for the ground game.

3. Harrison provided consistent receiving production

Seven receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown made Harrison Arizona’s most productive receiver.

4. McBride added scoring value

Five catches, 55 yards, and a touchdown gave Arizona another major contributor.

5. Wilson supplied the explosive play

Three catches for 61 yards included a 50-yard reception, demonstrating how quickly Arizona could create field-position changes.

What the Player Stats Reveal About Dallas’ Loss

Dallas’ statistics tell a more complicated story.

1. Prescott produced yards but also a turnover

His 250 yards were enough to keep the Cowboys competitive, but the interception mattered because Arizona’s quarterback did not throw one.

2. Williams ran effectively

His 83 yards on 15 carries were among Dallas’ best offensive numbers.

3. Lamb was heavily involved

Seven receptions for 85 yards showed that Dallas could consistently involve its top receiver.

4. Pickens also contributed

Six catches for 79 yards gave Prescott another productive target.

5. The offense did not score enough

The biggest issue was not a complete absence of production.

Dallas simply did not turn enough of its production into points.

Comparing the Quarterbacks Directly

Statistic	Jacoby Brissett	Dak Prescott
Completions	21	24
Attempts	31	39
Completion Rate	67.7%	61.5%
Passing Yards	261	250
Passing TDs	2	1
Interceptions	0	1

Prescott completed three more passes, but Brissett threw for 11 more yards despite attempting eight fewer passes.

That is a strong efficiency advantage for Arizona.

Brissett also produced twice as many passing touchdowns while avoiding an interception.

The lesson is not that Prescott played badly. His 250 passing yards and 24 completions show that he generated offense.

The more accurate conclusion is that Brissett was more efficient and more effective in the areas that directly influenced the final score.

Comparing the Top Running Backs

Statistic	Emari Demercado	Javonte Williams
Carries	14	15
Rushing Yards	79	83
Yards Per Carry	5.6	5.5
Longest Run	19	19
Rushing TDs	0	0

This was one of the closest statistical battles in the game.

Williams gained only four more yards despite receiving one additional carry.

Both players averaged more than 5.5 yards per attempt.

That means Dallas was not losing because Williams was ineffective. Likewise, Arizona’s rushing advantage was not based on overwhelming volume.

Instead, both teams received efficient running.

The difference came from what happened around those rushing performances.

Comparing the Leading Receivers

Player	Team	Receptions	Yards	TDs
Marvin Harrison Jr.	Arizona	7	96	1
CeeDee Lamb	Dallas	7	85	0
George Pickens	Dallas	6	79	0
Trey McBride	Arizona	5	55	1
Michael Wilson	Arizona	3	61	0

Harrison and Lamb had identical reception totals, but Harrison finished with 11 more yards and a touchdown.

Arizona also had McBride score a receiving touchdown.

Dallas had productive receivers, but its leading targets did not reach the end zone.

That is a crucial difference between accumulating statistics and producing game-changing statistics.

The Role of Explosive Plays

Michael Wilson’s 50-yard reception deserves special attention.

A 50-yard completion can change an entire possession.

It moves an offense from midfield or even its own territory into immediate scoring range and forces the defense to adjust.

Dallas also had players producing meaningful yardage, but Arizona’s explosive passing plays helped create the scoring opportunities that ultimately separated the teams.

Explosive plays should therefore be considered alongside completion totals.

A receiver with three catches can sometimes have a bigger strategic effect than another receiver with six short catches if those three plays dramatically change field position.

Turnovers and Mistake Management

Turnovers were another important part of the matchup.

Brissett finished without an interception.

Prescott threw one.

Neither team needed to rely on a large number of forced turnovers to win, but Arizona’s ability to avoid giving Dallas an extra possession helped.

When two teams finish with nearly identical yardage, one turnover can become much more significant.

The Cardinals’ combination of clean quarterback play and disciplined team execution allowed them to protect their lead.

Why Total Yardage Can Be Misleading

Arizona outgained Dallas by only seven total net yards.

A casual box-score reader might therefore assume this was almost an even game.

In many respects, it was.

But the seven-yard difference does not account for:

Penalty yardage
Turnovers
Touchdown efficiency
Time of possession
Field position
Explosive plays
Scoring timing

Arizona’s 340 yards and Dallas’ 333 yards were nearly identical.

The final score was not.

That gap demonstrates why advanced football analysis must connect individual statistics to game context.

What Fantasy Football Players Can Learn

Although this was a single-game sample, the numbers also offer useful fantasy football context.

Marvin Harrison Jr.’s seven catches, 96 yards, and touchdown represented a strong fantasy performance because he combined volume with scoring.

Trey McBride’s five receptions, 55 yards, and touchdown were also valuable.

Michael Wilson’s three catches for 61 yards demonstrate the value of explosive-play potential, although three receptions are a smaller volume base than Harrison’s seven.

On Dallas’ side, CeeDee Lamb’s seven receptions for 85 yards provided a stable receiving floor even without a touchdown.

George Pickens also produced useful yardage with six catches for 79 yards.

The important fantasy lesson is to distinguish volume from efficiency. A player can produce a strong fantasy outing through receptions, yardage, touchdowns, or a combination of all three.

How to Read These Stats More Effectively

If you are researching arizona cardinals vs dallas cowboys match player stats, start with the basic box score, but do not stop there.

A practical analysis process is:

Check the final score.
Compare total yards.
Compare quarterback efficiency.
Look at touchdowns and interceptions.
Review rushing efficiency.
Identify receiving volume.
Check explosive plays.
Compare penalties.
Review time of possession.
Determine which statistics actually explain the scoring difference.

This approach prevents a common mistake: assuming the player with the largest raw number necessarily had the biggest impact.

Football is too situational for that kind of analysis.

The Biggest Takeaway From the Match

The strongest conclusion from this game is that Arizona won through efficiency and execution rather than overwhelming statistical dominance.

The Cardinals had only seven more total net yards than Dallas.

Yet they scored 10 more points.

Their quarterback threw two touchdowns without an interception. Their leading running back averaged 5.6 yards per carry. And their leading receiver gained 96 yards and scored. Their tight end also scored. Their defense benefited from Dallas’ interception and the Cowboys’ six penalties.

Dallas, meanwhile, had several strong individual performances.

Prescott threw for 250 yards.

Williams averaged 5.5 yards per carry.

Lamb caught seven passes.

Pickens caught six.

The Cowboys still lost because those positive numbers did not combine into enough scoring production.

That is the most useful way to interpret this matchup.

Final Statistical Verdict

The arizona cardinals vs dallas cowboys match player stats show a competitive statistical contest that Arizona won through better execution.

Arizona’s 340 total net yards were only seven more than Dallas’ 333. The Cardinals also controlled possession for 33:20 compared with Dallas’ 26:40 and committed only two penalties for 10 yards. Dallas committed six penalties for 55 yards.

Brissett was more efficient than Prescott, completing 21 of 31 passes for 261 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. Prescott completed 24 of 39 for 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

Demercado and Williams were both productive runners, while Harrison and Lamb led their respective receiving groups.

The decisive difference was not one overwhelming statistical category. It was the combination of clean quarterback play, touchdown production, possession control, rushing efficiency, fewer penalties, and better conversion of offensive opportunities.

Arizona’s 27-17 victory therefore makes sense when the numbers are viewed as a complete picture rather than as isolated statistics.

FAQs

What was the final score between the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys?

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27-17 in their 2025 Week 9 matchup at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Who was Arizona’s leading passer?

Jacoby Brissett completed 21 of 31 passes for 261 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.

Who was Dallas’ leading passer?

Dak Prescott completed 24 of 39 attempts for 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

Who led the Cardinals in rushing?

Emari Demercado led Arizona with 14 carries for 79 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per carry.

Who led the Cowboys in rushing?

Javonte Williams led Dallas with 15 carries for 83 yards and a long run of 19 yards.

Who were the leading receivers?

Marvin Harrison Jr. led Arizona with seven receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown. CeeDee Lamb led Dallas with seven receptions for 85 yards.

Conclusion

The arizona cardinals vs dallas cowboys match player stats provide a strong example of why football analysis needs more than a quick look at passing and rushing totals.

Arizona won 27-17 despite holding only a narrow advantage in total net yards. The Cardinals gained 340 yards compared with Dallas’ 333, but they were more efficient where it mattered most. Brissett threw two touchdowns without an interception, Arizona’s rushing attack produced useful efficiency, and Harrison and McBride both found the end zone.

Dallas had plenty of positive individual numbers. Prescott threw for 250 yards, Williams rushed for 83 yards, Lamb caught seven passes for 85 yards, and Pickens added 79 receiving yards. Those performances demonstrate that the Cowboys were capable of moving the football.

The difference was execution.

Arizona held the ball longer, committed far fewer penalties, avoided an interception from its quarterback, and converted its offensive production into more points. Dallas’ six penalties for 55 yards also created a significant disadvantage compared with Arizona’s two penalties for 10 yards.

For anyone studying player performance, the most valuable lesson is to connect every number to the game situation. Passing yards explain production, but touchdowns and turnovers explain scoring impact. Rushing yards show ground success, but efficiency shows how consistently a team created positive plays. Receptions show involvement, while receiving touchdowns and explosive catches reveal how that involvement affected the scoreboard.

Viewed through that broader lens, Arizona’s victory was not a statistical fluke. The Cardinals were slightly better in total yardage, substantially cleaner in penalties, more efficient through the air, and more effective at turning opportunities into touchdowns.

That combination explains the 10-point margin and gives the box score considerably more meaning than the final score alone.