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NFL · Week 9 · November 3, 2025 · 12 min read

Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Cardinals defeat Cowboys 27–17 in Week 9

Jacoby Brissett led Fantasy Impact as Cardinals prevailed in a 27–17 Week 9 finish.

Arizona Cardinals 27 3–5 Winner
Final 27–17
Dallas Cowboys 17 3–5
Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
27–17
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 23–7 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Dak Prescott
FantasyHQ MVP
Jacoby Brissett
Game date
November 3, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Cardinals

  • Jacoby Brissett
    Jacoby Brissett 21/38 · 225 YDS · 2 TD +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 7 REC · 96 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Mi.Wilson 3 REC · 61 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • George Pickens
    George Pickens 6 REC · 79 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Flournoy
    Ryan Flournoy 2 REC · 12 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Joshua Williams
    Joshua Williams 15 CAR · 83 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Arizona Cardinals
Final score
Arizona Cardinals 27–17 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime
Arizona Cardinals 23–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jacoby Brissett
Top passer
Dak Prescott
Biggest EPA play
(4:04) 39-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 54-S.Williams, Center-46-A.Brewer, RECOVERED by D…
Game date
2025-11-03

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 27–17 on 2025-11-03. Jacoby Brissett posted a game-high +8.17 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Arizona Cardinals320100027
Dallas Cowboys0737017

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ARIArizona Cardinals
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q1 3:42FG
    Chad Ryland

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 29
    Score
    3-0

    (3:42) 38-C.Ryland 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.

  2. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 12:21TD
    Malik Harrison

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 4
    Score
    9-0

    (12:21) 68-K.Beachum reported in as eligible. 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 12:17XP
    Chad Ryland

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    10-0

    38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 4:04TD
    Pat O'Donnell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 64
    Score
    10-6

    (4:04) 39-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 54-S.Williams, Center-46-A.Brewer, RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Kneeland at ARI -8. TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 3:58XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    10-7

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  6. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 0:51TD
    Jacoby Brissett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 1
    Score
    16-7

    (:51) 7-J.Brissett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q2 0:49TD
    Chad Ryland

    Points+7

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    17-7

    38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.

  8. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 12:53TD
    Trey McBride

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 12
    Score
    23-7

    (12:53) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 85-T.McBride for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 12:48XP
    Chad Ryland

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    24-7

    38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 7:18FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    ARI 8
    Score
    24-10

    (7:18) 17-B.Aubrey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  11. ARIArizona Cardinals
    Q3 2:35FG
    Chad Ryland

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 16
    Score
    27-10

    (2:35) 38-C.Ryland 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 10:56TD
    Ryan Flournoy

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ARI 5
    Score
    27-16

    (10:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-R.Flournoy for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 10:51XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ARI 15
    Score
    27-17

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jacoby BrissettJacoby Brissett · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +8.17 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  2. 2Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.85 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  3. 3Mi. Wilson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  4. 4George PickensGeorge Pickens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  5. 5Ryan FlournoyRyan Flournoy · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  6. 6Trey McBrideTrey McBride · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  7. 7Z. Knight · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  8. 8Joshua WilliamsJoshua Williams · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +1.91 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jacoby Brissett

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jacoby Brissett — ARI · Passing

Jacoby Brissett posted the highest total EPA (+8.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

Jacoby Brissett's top snap (+3.52 EPA): (14:53) 7-J.Brissett pass deep middle to 14-Mi.Wilson pushed ob at DAL 24 for 50 yards (26-D.Bland).

Biggest single play (-6.12 EPA): Pat O'Donnell — (4:04) 39-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 54-S.Williams, Center-46-A.Brewer, RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Kneeland at ARI -8. TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Dak Prescott led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Dak PrescottDak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys) · 49 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -0.5% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -11.29 total EPA
  • Jacoby BrissettJacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +7.4% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatArizona CardinalsDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play+0.054-0.122
Offensive success rate50.6%46.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.215-0.230
Rush EPA/play-0.006+0.096
Defensive EPA/play+0.122-0.054
Defensive success rate53.8%49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Arizona Cardinals: +0.05 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.12 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +4.35 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, -9.80 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Malik HarrisonArizona Cardinals — Malik Harrison (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q2 12:21)
  • Pat O'DonnellDallas Cowboys — Pat O'Donnell (Q2 4:04)
  • Jacoby BrissettArizona Cardinals — Jacoby Brissett (Q2 0:51)
  • Trey McBrideArizona Cardinals — Trey McBride (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q3 12:53)
  • Ryan FlournoyDallas Cowboys — Ryan Flournoy (Dak Prescott pass) (Q4 10:56)

Field goals

  • Chad RylandArizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q1 3:42)
  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q3 7:18)
  • Chad RylandArizona Cardinals — Chad Ryland (Q3 2:35)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 29 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 38-C.Ryland 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 20–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 4 (Q2 12:21) — (12:21) 68-K.Beachum reported in as eligible. 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 12:17) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the DAL 64 (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) 39-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 54-S.Williams, Center-46-A.Brewer, RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Kneeland at ARI -8. TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 3:58) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 1 (Q2 0:51) — (:51) 7-J.Brissett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 15 (Q2 0:49) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell..

The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the DAL 12 (Q3 12:53) — (12:53) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 85-T.McBride for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q3 12:48) — 38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the ARI 8 (Q3 7:18) — (7:18) 17-B.Aubrey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the DAL 16 (Q3 2:35) — (2:35) 38-C.Ryland 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-R.Flournoy for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 10:51) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) 39-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 54-S.Williams, Center-46-A.Brewer, RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Kneeland at ARI -8. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.0% · EPA -6.12]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott sacked at ARI 11 for -7 yards (10-J.Sweat). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.12]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 18-M.Harrison to ARI 46 for 15 yards (25-T.Bridges). Penalty on DAL-90-S.Thomas, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.42]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 14-Mi.Wilson to DAL 34 for 7 yards (26-D.Bland). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.66]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass deep left to 3-G.Pickens to ARI 33 for 16 yards (16-M.Melton). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.57]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Arizona Cardinals (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) 39-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 54-S.Williams, Center-46-A.Brewer, RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Kneeland at ARI -8. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.0% · EPA -6.12]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short right to 33-J.Williams to ARI 39 for -2 yards (0-W.Johnson, 50-C.Simon). FUMBLES (50-C.Simon), RECOVERED by ARI-27-A.Davis-Gaither at ARI 37. [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.76]
  • Arizona Cardinals (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) 7-J.Brissett pass deep middle to 14-Mi.Wilson pushed ob at DAL 24 for 50 yards (26-D.Bland). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +3.52]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass incomplete short right to 88-C.Lamb (29-D.Burke) [10-J.Sweat]. [WPA -2.2% · EPA -3.27]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q1 3:42 · DAL 29 · Score 3-0
    (3:42) 38-C.Ryland 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.
  2. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 12:21 · DAL 4 · Score 9-0
    (12:21) 68-K.Beachum reported in as eligible. 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 18-M.Harrison for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 12:17 · DAL 15 · Score 10-0
    38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.
  4. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 4:04 · DAL 64 · Score 10-6
    (4:04) 39-P.O'Donnell punt is BLOCKED by 54-S.Williams, Center-46-A.Brewer, RECOVERED by DAL-94-M.Kneeland at ARI -8. TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 3:58 · ARI 15 · Score 10-7
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  6. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:51 · DAL 1 · Score 16-7
    (:51) 7-J.Brissett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Arizona Cardinals TD (+7) — Q2 0:49 · DAL 15 · Score 17-7
    38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.
  8. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 12:53 · DAL 12 · Score 23-7
    (12:53) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 85-T.McBride for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 12:48 · DAL 15 · Score 24-7
    38-C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.
  10. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 7:18 · ARI 8 · Score 24-10
    (7:18) 17-B.Aubrey 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  11. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 2:35 · DAL 16 · Score 27-10
    (2:35) 38-C.Ryland 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-39-P.O'Donnell.
  12. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 10:56 · ARI 5 · Score 27-16
    (10:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Prescott pass short left to 19-R.Flournoy for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 10:51 · ARI 15 · Score 27-17
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jacoby Brissett (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys on 2025-11-03?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-17 in Week 9, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 3, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 20, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 10, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Final: Arizona Cardinals 27, Dallas Cowboys 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Harrison (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 12:21) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. O'Donnell (Q2 4:04) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. Brissett (Q2 0:51) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. McBride (J. Brissett pass) (Q3 12:53) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — R. Flournoy (D. Prescott pass) (Q4 10:56) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q1 3:42, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q3 7:18, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Ryland (Q3 2:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys), 49.0% completion, -0.5% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -11.29 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals), 55.3% completion, +7.4% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.17 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.52 EPA): (14:53) 7-J.Brissett pass deep middle to 14-Mi.Wilson pushed ob at DAL 24 for 50 yards (26-D.Bland)..

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

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