Arizona Cardinals opponent in 2026 one of teams under most pressure
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The Arizona Cardinals don't have a lot of pressure on them in 2026. They aren't expected to be particularly competitive under new head coach Mike LaFleur. Yes, there is always pressure to win from within the organization, but no one nationally is expecting much.
That isn't the case for one of the Cardinals' 2026 opponents.
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The Cardinals play the Dallas Cowboys in 2026 on the road in Week 8. According to Touchdown Wire's Josh Petry, the Cowboys are one of the three teams in the NFL under the most pressure in 2026.
The spotlight is constant for the self-proclaimed "America's team." The Cowboys were in the playoff picture last season until the defense let up a bit, and then the spotlight dimmed. New defensive coordinator Christian Parker, 34, has inherited 20 new players on defense. The question is who will start where immediately, and whether fans have patience for them to figure it out this summer. The days of giving up over 30 points a game on numerous occasions must end.
Dak Prescott was terrific last season, and the Cowboys do have George Pickens back on the outside, though he's not under a multi-year deal yet. The pressure is once again on in Dallas for a playoff run.
The NFC East is always tough. The Philadelphia Eagles have been the best and the Washington Commanders hope a healthy Jayden Daniels helps them bounce back. Jon Harbaugh now coaches the New York Giants.
The Cowboys have loaded up on defense this offseason. If the offense continues to be productive, they should be a contender. However, they have to beat teams like the Cardinals, and they appear to have some curse holding them back against Arizona. The Cardinals are 8-1 in their last nine meetings against the Cowboys, a run that dates back to 2008.
The Cardinals' only two wins in the last three seasons without Kyler Murray at quarterback have been over the Cowboys.
The Cardinals could continue to make things miserable for the Cowboys this coming season.
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