Cardinals End Five-Game Losing Streak with Victory Over Cowboys
The Arizona Cardinals, led by Jacoby Brissett, defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27-17, ending a five-game losing streak and improving their record to 3-5.
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Overview
- The Arizona Cardinals secured a 27-17 victory against the Dallas Cowboys, effectively ending their five-game losing streak and improving their season record to 3-5.
- Quarterback Jacoby Brissett stepped in for Murray, starting his third consecutive game and playing a key role in leading the Cardinals to this much-needed win.
- This victory was only the Cardinals' second win in 18 games without Murray, underscoring their challenges when their primary quarterback is absent from play.
- The Dallas Cowboys failed to capitalize on a blocked punt recovered in the end zone, losing momentum and falling to a 3-5-1 record against the Cardinals.
- This triumph was a crucial turnaround for the Cardinals, who started 2-0 but then endured a prolonged losing streak, significantly boosting team morale.
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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of Marvin Harrison Jr.'s performance. They present a balanced account by including direct quotes from various individuals involved and providing relevant context without injecting editorial bias or loaded language, allowing readers to form their own conclusions.
"The Arizona Cardinals snapped their five-game losing streak on "Monday Night Football" in Week 9."
USA TODAY"Harrison went on to a career-high seven catches for 96 yards, including a 4-yarder from Brissett for the game’s first touchdown, and the Cardinals finished 7 of 9 on third-down conversions in the first half of a 27-17 win Monday night that ended their five-game losing streak."
Associated Press"The Cardinals will worry about what appears to be a full-blown controversy later. For now, they’ll enjoy ending a five-game losing streak."
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Jacoby Brissett started the game because Kyler Murray was out due to a foot injury, leading Brissett to start his third consecutive game as the Cardinals' quarterback.
This victory was significant as it ended a five-game losing streak for the Cardinals and improved their record to 3-5, boosting team morale after a tough stretch.
The Cardinals have struggled without Kyler Murray, with this win being only their second in 18 games played without him, highlighting the challenges faced when their primary quarterback is absent.
The Cowboys failed to capitalize on a blocked punt recovered in the end zone, which caused a loss of momentum and contributed to their 3-5-1 record against the Cardinals.
Jacoby Brissett completed 21 of 31 passes for 261 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, achieving a passer rating of 115.1 and a QBR of 53.5 in the game against the Cowboys.
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