ESPN ranks 3 Cardinals among top potential NFL trade deadline targets
Josh Sweat, Budda Baker and Jacoby Brissett headline potential Cardinals who could be on the move at the NFL trade deadline.
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3 things to buy, 1 thing to sell for the Cowboys vs Cardinals
The Cowboys aim to ride a breakout offensive showing against the Eagles into Week 8 versus the Cardinals. Running back Javonte Williams exploded for 155 yards and a TD, prompting a recommendation to buy his fantasy stock as Arizona ranks 24th in rushing defense (126.4 yds/game). Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, with five catches, 74 yards and two scores in Philadelphia, also earns a buy recommendation. Surprisingly, the Cowboys' run defense—now allowing just 89 yards per game over the last two weeks—gets a buy as injuries thin the Cardinals’ line and rookie Jeremiah Love returns. The article highlights the match‑up’s run‑heavy upside while noting lingering tight‑end and third‑down concerns.
Is Cowboys’ George Pickens playing vs. Cardinals? Final Week 8 injury update
The Dallas Cowboys will be facing the Arizona Cardinals this week, and one of their key players has been dealing with an injury during the week. George Pickens was a limited participant in practice as he was dealing with a shoulder issue. That made his status uncertain going into game day, but according to ESPN’s […] The post Is Cowboys’ George Pickens playing vs. Cardinals? Final Week 8 injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
5 things to watch when the Cowboys host the Cardinals
The Dallas Cowboys aim for their first back‑to‑back wins as they host the 2‑5 Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The preview highlights five key battles: tight end Trey McBride, the most targeted TE this season, versus rookie safety Caleb Downs; CeeDee Lamb, the league’s most targeted WR, seeking his first TD against Arizona; offensive coordinator Klayton Adams facing his former team after a 10‑point showing last year; the Cardinals’ run game led by rookie Jeremiah Love testing Dallas’ vulnerable rush defense; and the psychological edge of ending Arizona’s four‑game winning streak over Dallas, each with double‑digit margins. The article breaks down matchups and storylines that could decide if the Cowboys finally snap the Cardinals’ curse.
Is George Pickens playing today? Cowboys WR start-sit injury update vs. Cardinals
Pickens played just 41 snaps in a run-heavy win at Philadelphia, and a new hamstring injury adds more snap-count risk against Arizona.
Arizona Cardinals fans would like to get the Carson Beck era started
A recent SB Nation Reacts poll reveals only 16% of Arizona Cardinals fans confidence in the team's direction after a 12‑play, three‑point drive against Denver. Despite offseason upgrades on the offensive line and at running back, scoring has slumped under head coach Jonathan LaFleur and starter Jacoby Brissett. Fans are pushing for 19‑year‑old quarterback Carson Beck to take the reins, viewing him as a potential cure before blaming the coach. The Cardinals enter the Cowboys matchup as full‑touchdown underdogs on FanDuel, with a projected team total of 23.5 points.
Inside the Suns: Lineup changes, defense, and center options
In the latest Bright Side Of The Sun roundtable, analysts dissect the Phoenix Suns' early‑season struggles, noting the lineup’s lack of continuity—five starters, two brand‑new, with Booker, Brooks and Green having only ten games together. They debate how many games (15‑20) to give the unit before demanding changes, while highlighting defensive woes that rank the Suns last in the NBA after just three games. Injuries to Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro and the rushed promotion of Khaman Maluach to the starting center spot fuel the debate, with suggestions ranging from moving Green to a bench role to overhauling the defense altogether.
Cowboys vs Cardinals: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, radio
The Dallas Cowboys (3‑4) host the Arizona Cardinals (2‑5) on Nov 1 at 1:00 PM EST in AT&T Stadium, with the game airing on FOX and streaming via FOX Sports. The Cowboys, fresh off a win over the Eagles, are 7‑point favorites (FanDuel) and are predicted to beat the Cardinals 31‑20. Radio coverage is on 105.3 The Fan/SXM. The post also promotes the SB Nation app for live game chat.
3 major keys for the Cowboys to beat the struggling Cardinals
Keys to victory for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season as they host the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium.
NBA Trade Idea To Land Western Conference Team a Real Point Guard
People inside the Phoenix Suns' locker room are annoyed that the team doesn't have a real point guard on the roster, per Chris Haynes of NBA TV. The New Orleans Pelicans and Dejounte Murray may want to go their separate ways, according to Shamit Dua of In The N.O.
Cowboys news: Dallas has a Cardinal problem
The Dallas Cowboys aim to finally break a two‑decade, 10‑game losing streak against the Arizona Cardinals on Halloween weekend. New cornerback Joey Porter Jr., acquired in a risky trade with Pittsburgh, shows early promise, while veteran Rashan Gary still struggles amid a defensive overhaul. The article highlights Dak Prescott’s improved down‑field aggression, a tough matchup for wideout CeeDee Lamb—who’s never beaten the Cardinals in seven seasons—and key defensive players the team needs to steady. Coach Brian Schottenheimer’s focus on explosive passing against a Cardinals secondary ranked near the bottom in drop‑back metrics could spark a winning streak and possibly end the ‘Cardinal problem.’
Cowboys vs. Cardinals Week 8: Injury updates, predictions, storylines and more
The Dallas Cowboys face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. Here are the latest injury updates, predictions, biggest storylines and more.
Today on Pinstripe Alley – 11/1/26
The post revisits Derek Jeter’s iconic 10th‑inning home run in Game 4 of the 2001 World Series, highlighting how his swing on November 1, 2001, forced a tie and sparked a dramatic finish against Arizona’s Bob Brenly. It then looks ahead to the Yankees’ 2026 season, noting Win Probability Added highlights, Masahiro Tanaka’s 38th birthday (still pitching in NPB under Hideki Matsui), and speculation about the post‑lockout league landscape. Readers are also invited to weigh in on the Yankees’ recent departure from advisors Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean and share any party snack memories.
How to Watch: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys
The Arizona Cardinals (2-5) travel to AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, to face the Dallas Cowboys (3-4) in a clash of red‑zone units—Cardinals ranked 32nd in red‑zone offense vs. Cowboys’ 26th ranked red‑zone defense. Kickoff is 11 a.m. ET, broadcast nationally on Fox (and streamed on Fox Sports/Fox One) with Kenny Albert, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver in the booth. The betting line favors Dallas, with the Cardinals at +7 on FanDuel. Fans can also listen on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Latino Mix 100.3 FM, or via Spanish radio. The game marks a chance for the Cardinals to secure a rare fifth straight win over Dallas.
“Shake the Team Up a Little”: Diamondbacks GM Hints at Major Roster Changes Amid Ketel Marte’s Uncertain Future
Ketel Marte slashed .276/.358/.485 in 2023, won the NLCS MVP during the Diamondbacks’ World Series run, and later finished third in the 2024 NL MVP voting, yet the Arizona Diamondbacks’ second baseman could now be the biggest name on the trade board as general manager Mike Hazen eyes change. “I think we need to look […] The post “Shake the Team Up a Little”: Diamondbacks GM Hints at Major Roster Changes Amid Ketel Marte’s Uncertain Future appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Suns Notes: Brooks, Green, Ighodaro, Dunn
The Suns lose to the Nuggets after Dillon Brooks is ejected for a flagrant‑2 for kicking Jamal Murray in the groin, a decision coach Jordan Ott disputes. Murray says the contact was part of their trash‑talk rivalry, not malicious. Meanwhile, starter Jalen Green struggles, scoring just two points on six shots, while bench spark plug Collin Gillespie drops 16 points and 10 assists. Oso Ighodaro returns from an oblique strain with nine rebounds and five assists, and rookie Ryan Dunn adds energy as a small‑ball center, prompting optimism about the second unit’s growth.
The Phoenix Suns' weaknesses were not hard to see coming
The Suns have not been able to build off the optimism from last season, especially defensively.
Cowboys’ Quinnen Williams looks like a problem for beat-up Cardinals offensive line
The Cardinals are dealing with interior offensive line injuries, and the Cowboys have a dangerous defensive tackle to handle.
Cardinals make roster moves prior to Cowboys game
The Arizona Cardinals announce a key health boost ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Dallas Cowboys: center Hjalte Froholdt, listed as questionable all week, is cleared to play. The team also promotes defensive end Jared Harrison‑Hunte and tight end Kenny Yeboah from the practice squad. Yeboah joins the tight‑end rotation on special teams, while Harrison‑Hunte backs up L.J. Collier after Walter Nolen’s injury. With a win needed at this critical stretch, the roster updates could prove decisive.
The most dangerous opponent Phoenix faces is itself
After four games the Phoenix Suns sit 1–3 and are plagued by defensive chaos. Despite ranking 10th in offensive rating, the team allows the league’s highest opponent three‑point percentage as rotations crumble and players abandon assignments, leading to costly lapses like Devin Booker’s missed layup and Jalen Green’s ill‑timed drive against Denver. The article highlights repeated mental errors, a controversial ejection of Dillon Brooks for a fluke kick on Jamal Murray, and complaints about officiating bias, arguing the Suns’ biggest opponent is their own lack of trust and basketball IQ.
Suns can't afford to give Rasheer Fleming chance despite obvious upside
Rasheer Fleming could one day be a contributor for the Suns, but they don't have the time to let him grow thanks to the many issues they are currently battling.
White Sox To Hire Matt Roffe As Scouting Director
The Chicago White Sox will appoint 30‑year‑old Matt Roffe as scouting director, pending an official announcement next week, according to The Athletic. Roffe joins after helping the Milwaukee Brewers win the 2026 World Series and serving as their assistant director of domestic scouting since November 2025. He previously worked as an analyst for the Arizona Diamondbacks, overlapping with White Sox assistant GM Josh Barfield. Roffer replaces Mike Shirley, who quit in September after a harassment investigation. The move follows the Sox’s recent first‑round selections, including Garrett Crochet and Colson Montgomery.
Suns Planet Podcast: Do the Suns need a point guard
In the October 31 episode of Suns Planet Podcast, hosts Bruce and Jake review the Phoenix Suns' rocky start, analyzing the first four games of the 2026‑27 season. They pinpoint what’s working, where the team is faltering, and debate whether a roster shuffle or a trade for a true point guard could turn things around. The duo also plays a “Trick or Treat” true‑or‑false segment and offers their predictions for the coming week, hoping the Suns rebound from their early setbacks.
Dallas Cowboys Activate P.J. Locke From Injured Reserve, Elevate James Mitchell For Arizona Cardinals Game
The Dallas Cowboys activate safety P.J. Locke from injured reserve, filling the roster spot left by running back Emari Demercado’s waiver. Locke, who tore a plantar fascia in Week 2, returns after practice windows opened in late October and has a one‑year, $5 million deal. Tight end James Mitchell is elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s home game against the Arizona Cardinals, while starter Luke Schoonmaker remains questionable with a groin injury. Both teams enter the matchup with losing records—Cowboys 3‑4, Cardinals 2‑5—and a host of other injuries, including KaVontae Turpin and Dee Winters for Dallas.
Cowboys soft November schedule keeps playoff hopes alive
After a 38-21 win over the Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys enter November with a soft schedule that could keep their playoff hopes alive. Four of their next five games are at home, and only the 49ers (6-1) pose a genuine challenge. The Cowboys host the rebuilding Cardinals, travel to the talent‑depleted Colts, host the injury‑hit 49ers, host the struggling Titans, and finish with a Thanksgiving home game against the Eagles. The article argues each matchup is winnable, highlighting home‑field advantage, opponent rebuilds, and Dallas’s health surge.
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