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5 reasons why the Cowboys lost to Cardinals

There’s something clearly wrong with the Dallas Cowboys. For as much talent as they have, and yes, that phrase has been used so often over the last decade that it’s become cliché, it still rings true. The Cowboys’ front office…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:00 PM
5 reasons why the Cowboys lost to Cardinals
Key Things to Know
  • LP Cruz outlines five main reasons for the Dallas Cowboys' defeat against the Arizona Cardinals.
  • The writer argues head coach Brian Schottenheimer's conservative game management was the primary factor in the loss.
  • Arizona running back Tyler Allgeier gained 191 yards from scrimmage as Dallas struggled with missed tackles.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Blogging The Boys writer LP Cruz argues that poor coaching and squandered opportunities led to the Dallas Cowboys' loss against the Arizona Cardinals, dropping Dallas to a 3-5 record. Cruz highlights five key factors behind the defeat: an ineffective rushing display by Javonte Williams, failing to stop Arizona running back Tyler Allgeier, mishandling critical scoring chances around halftime, underutilizing wide receiver George Pickens, and conservative play-calling from head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

Cruz criticizes the Cowboys' tackling, noting Allgeier amassed 191 yards from scrimmage including a 63-yard touchdown run. Additionally, the writer argues that Schottenheimer failed to maximize stars Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Pickens, particularly after Dallas surrendered a 14-3 halftime lead and allowed 33 total points to the Cardinals.

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