The Dallas Cowboys exited Monday night with a 27-17 home defeat to the Arizona Cardinals and a visible scare involving the franchise’s quarterback late in the first half. With the NFC race compressing, Dak Prescott’s status and the offense’s ability to sustain drives took center stage as the team sought clarity from the sideline and coaching staff.
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Late in the second quarter, Prescott was rolled up during a two-minute drill and immediately reached toward the back of his upper left leg, in the hamstring area. On the ensuing snap, he appeared to favor the leg, throwing off a back foot while limiting weight on the front (left) side. He jogged to the locker room early at halftime with a noticeable limp before returning to the sideline in his helmet for the second-half kickoff.
Dak Prescott on the #Cowboys loss:
“[The Cardinals] kicked our ass on both sides of the ball.” pic.twitter.com/hhLClruEJi
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Prescott continued to play, finishing 24-of-39 for 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, with four rushes for 34 yards. Arizona’s pass rush registered five sacks as pressure consistently reached the pocket, including multiple fourth-down stops that stalled Dallas’ red-zone trips.
The performance followed a 44-24 loss at Denver, amplifying scrutiny of protection and execution. Center Cooper Beebe returned from injured reserve to start, restoring the interior alignment, but Arizona’s front still impacted timing and pocket control throughout three quarters. The offense’s only first-half points came via special teams on a blocked punt returned for a score, underscoring a night of stalled drives and missed chances.
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At halftime, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer addressed Prescott’s condition and the team’s offensive issues on the ESPN broadcast. “He’s OK,” Schottenheimer told ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters. “We just got to play a little better, got to sustain drives, got to finish drives. I thought we moved the ball okay but we got to do better.”
Prescott remained under center to open the third quarter, signaling he was able to continue despite the apparent left leg discomfort observed just before halftime.
Dak Prescott was walking with a slight limp while going into the locker room. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Prescott said he was OK. But Schottenheimer acknowledged that Dak took too many hits tonight
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 4, 2025
The Cardinals extended the lead to 24-7 on their first drive of the second half, and Dallas’ offense, which entered the night ranked among the league’s most productive by yards and points, struggled to convert possessions amid consistent pressure and critical giveaways. Beyond the immediate injury update, Dallas has evaluated reinforcements and pass-rush help ahead of the deadline, with active monitoring reported around edge options and defensive line upgrades as the team seeks to stabilize complementary phases.
The offensive line’s health has also been a focal point; Beebe’s activation offered a boost to interior cohesion and protection calls, though the Cardinals’ front won key downs and forced long-yardage sequences where pressure rates tend to rise.
With the Week 10 bye approaching and a road game in Week 11, Dallas’ emphasis is twofold. Ensure Prescott’s leg responds without lingering effects and reestablish drive structure to reduce negative plays, particularly in high-leverage red-zone and fourth-down scenarios. Schottenheimer’s on-air remarks framed the quarterback’s status as playable in real time while placing responsibility on sustaining drives and finishing sequences, critical checklist items for the next phase of the season.