Dallas Cowboys under pressure ahead of 2026 game against Arizona Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:39 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals will face the Dallas Cowboys on the road in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. While the Cardinals are not expected to be competitive, the Cowboys are identified as one of the teams under the most pressure nationally. Dallas, having struggled defensively last season, has made significant changes, including hiring new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. The Cowboys must improve their defense to remain playoff contenders, especially after past difficulties against the Cardinals, who hold an 8-1 record in their last nine encounters dating back to 2008.
- •Cardinals play Cowboys in Week 8 of 2026 NFL season.
- •Cowboys' defense revamped under new coordinator Christian Parker.
- •Dallas must improve to contend in a tough NFC East.
- •Cardinals have dominated recent matchups with the Cowboys.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals opponent in 2026 one of teams under most pressure
"There isn't a lot of pressure nationally for the Cardinals to win. That isn't the case for one of their 2026 opponents.
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