For most Cowboys fans, it's already time to forget the Monday night loss to the Cardinals. Dallas was overpowered in just about every aspect of the game.
Before we turn the page on this 38-10 loss, let's take one last further review at the key players, moments, milestones and stats from this game.
The Cowboys were no match for the Cardinals on this Monday night, with turnovers once again being the story of the game. Let's take a closer look at key players, moments and stats from the 38-10 loss to Arizona.
Player of the Game: It has to be someone from the defensive side of the ball and look no further than Budda Baker, who absolutely filled up the stat sheet. Baker had seven tackles, one for loss, a sack, an interception, a forced fumble and two hits on the quarterback.
Nemesis: Kyler Murray didn't have amazing stats. In fact, he completed just nine passes out of 24 attempts. But he threw for two touchdowns, including an 80-yard bomb in the second quarter. But he hurt the Cowboys with his running, rushing for 74 yards on 10 carries. Murray also scored a rushing touchdown and his speed kept the Cowboys off balance all night. Murray is now 8-0 all-time at AT&T Stadium, having won games at Allen High School, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and now the Cardinals.
Unsung Hero: All week long, the talk centered on stopping Murray and Hopkins. But Kenyan Drake hurt the Cowboys with his speed all night, evident by his 69-yard touchdown run right up the middle to end the game. Even before that, Drake was flirting with a 100-yard game. After the big run, he finished with 164 yards, the most against the Cowboys since 2012 when Alfred Morris rushed for 200 with Washington.
Turning Point: After Zeke's first fumble, the Cardinals were on the move but had a fourth-and-1 at the 18-yard line. This would've been a huge point for the Cowboys to get off the field and remain scoreless. But Kyler Murray was able to scoot for 11 yards and move the chains, setting up an easy touchdown to Christian Kirk for a 7-0 lead.
Need More From ... While the easy answer is "everyone," the Cowboys just expect more from running back Ezekiel Elliott, who lost two more fumbles on Monday night, both in the first half when the Cowboys still had a shot to win the game. But Zeke's drive-killing fumble late in the first quarter led to Arizona's first score and then he fumbled on the next possession, leading to another Cardinals touchdown. Overall, Zeke caught eight passes for 31 yards but only had 49 rushing yards on 12 attempts.
Don't Forget ... At the end of the first half, the Cowboys were trying to cut into the lead and seemingly had a shot to do so when Dalton found Michael Gallup in the end zone. But the ball bounced off Gallup's hands for a drop that would've sliced the lead to 14. A field goal by Greg Zuerlein made it 21-3, keeping all the momentum with the Cardinals heading into halftime.
So, That Happened: Early in the game, Zack Martin went to the sideline to get his shoulder looked at before going back onto the field. On the next series, Martin suffered a head injury and was placed in the concussion protocol. Martin never returned to action, being replaced by Connor McGovern.
Milestone: CeeDee Lamb became the first player in NFL history to begin a career with six straight gams of at least five catches. He was previously tied with Terry Glenn, who began his career with the Patriots before eventually playing five years in Dallas. Lamb had seven more receptions on Monday for 64 yards.
Stat of the Game: The Cardinals had three plays of 60 yards or more, including an 80-yard touchdown pass to Christian Kirk and a 69-yard touchdown run by Kenyan Drake. Also, DeAndre Hopkins broke free for a 60-yard reception. The Cowboys, on the other side, had just a 27-yard completion to CeeDee Lamb as the longest play from scrimmage. Arizona's average per play was 7.3 yards, compared to just 4.1 for the Cowboys.
