Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Jess Root

Matchups to watch for Cardinals vs. Cowboys

The Arizona Cardinals will face the 2-0 Dallas Cowboys Sunday afternoon at State Farm Stadium. It is an overwhelming matchup as the Cowboys have outscored their opponents 70-10 through two games.

While the Cardinals are big underdogs in the matchup, there are some intriguing matchups to watch.

An offer for Cardinals fans

For the best local Phoenix news, sports, entertainment and culture coverage, subscribe to azcentral.
Buy Cardinals Tickets

Which matchups should you have your eyes on?

Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify.

Cardinals RT Paris Johnson vs. Cowboys LB Micah Parsons

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Parsons has three sacks, six quarterback hits, four tackles for loss and a forced fumble through two games.

He won’t just line up against Johnson, a rookie who has looked very good so far, but Parsons will offer his toughest test yet.

Cardinals CB Marco Wilson vs. Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb

David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Wilson had a rough game last week against the Giants. Lamb had over 140 yards against the Jets. Can Wilson bounce back and show he is a true No. 1 corner or will Lamb expose him?

Cardinals WR Marquise Brown vs. Cowboys CB Stephon Gilmore

 (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Gilmore likely will be tasked with covering Brown now that Trevon Diggs injured his knee in practice, tearing his ACL.

Brown had six catches for 54 yards and a touchdown last week.

Cardinals LB Dennis Gardeck vs. Cowboys RT Terence Steele

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) celebrates his sack of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) in the first half at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 17, 2023.

Gardeck has three sacks in two games (the same number as Parsons). He faces a tough right tackle in Steele, but will he be able to continue the consistent pressure and big plays?

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.