Is George Pickens playing today? Cowboys injury report at WR enters banged up
The Cowboys hope to keep the good times rolling, and the latest George Pickens injury update should help them in that regard.
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The Cowboys hope to keep the good times rolling, and the latest George Pickens injury update should help them in that regard.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
The Cardinals are dealing with interior offensive line injuries, and the Cowboys have a dangerous defensive tackle to handle.
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 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.
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.
During a Christmas Eve 2022 matchup, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott teased sideline reporter Erin Andrews for wearing a green suit—Philadelphia Eagles’ color—asking, “You couldn’t wear red?” Andrews retorted that she wore red for Thanksgiving. The banter resurfaced on her "Calm Down with Erin and Charissa" podcast. That night the Cowboys edged the Eagles 40‑34, with Prescott posting a season‑high 347 yards, three TDs and completing 27 of 35 passes, while CeeDee Lamb hauled in 10 catches for 120 yards. The exchange highlights the playful color‑coat politics in NFL broadcasts.
Troy Aikman, whose ESPN contract expires after the 2027 Super Bowl, faces speculation about a Cowboys front‑office role after owner Jerry Jones says he could hire the Hall of Fame quarterback. Former teammate and three‑time champion Nate Newton warned Aikman on the Cowboys Country Football podcast that the organization operates like a "dictatorship," not a committee, and urged him to consider other teams. Meanwhile, Aikman’s relationship with fellow broadcaster Joe Buck soured after Buck’s secret six‑year, $108 million ESPN extension was kept from him, leading to a heated exchange before a Monday Night Football game. Aikman says his future—broadcast booth or Dallas front office—is a 50‑50 toss‑up.
Trade buzz swirls in the NFC as the Washington Commanders' defensive line draws league interest, with Daron Payne, Dorance Armstrong and K’Lavon Chaisson on expiring deals—though Payne now lands on IR with a season‑ending injury. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys' newly acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has impressed in three games, allowing just one reception, and brushes off contract speculation. The New York Giants are also reportedly scouting defensive tackles, according to Albert Breer.
The Dallas Cowboys have a very favorable schedule over the next five weeks, starting this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
Analysts on the "Go Get Pod" slam former Dallas Cowboys star Troy Aikman's reported $30 million‑a‑year salary demand from ESPN, saying the figure far exceeds even Tom Brady's $38 million deal and is unrealistic for a broadcaster. While ESPN recently locked in a massive extension for Aikman's partner Joe Buck, Aikman's contract talks remain stalled amid reports of tension with Buck and a rejected compromise that would mirror Buck's raise. The uncertainty threatens the Monday Night Football booth and could force ESPN to reshuffle its NFL coverage.
The Cowboys head into Week 8 at home after a 38‑21 win over Philadelphia, aiming to turn that momentum into a third straight victory against a struggling 2‑5 Cardinals squad. Arizona will lean on QB Jacoby Brissett and tight end Trey McBride, who posted 111 receiving yards last week, while Dallas looks to repeat its balanced attack with Javonte Williams' 155‑yard rushing performance and Dak Prescott’s efficient passing. Defensive pressure is key, as the Cowboys need to translate a season‑low ten sacks into more turnovers. BTB writers’ predictions range from a 34‑19 Dallas blowout to a tight 24‑21 win, reflecting the game’s uncertainty.
The Dallas Cowboys activate safety P.J. Locke III from injured reserve ahead of their Week 8 clash with the Arizona Cardinals. Locke, 29, missed time after a torn plantar fascia suffered in the Cowboys’ 37-20 Week 2 win over Washington. He returns after appearing in two games (one start) for Dallas, adding only three tackles this season, while the secondary has leaned on Markquese Bell and Malik Hooker. The move coincides with TE James Mitchell’s promotion from the practice squad, giving Dallas fresh depth for Sunday’s matchup.
Former Cowboys safety Darren Woodson likens rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to Deion Sanders, praising his aggressive press style, confidence and physicality. Acquired from the Steelers on Sept. 30, Porter has played three games, logging seven tackles, three passes defended and allowing just two catches for 10 yards with a 39.6 passer rating. Dallas is 2‑1 with him on the field versus 1‑3 without. Woodson highlights Porter’s 34‑inch arms and relentless mentality, urging the defense to emulate his approach ahead of the Cowboys’ Sunday home game against the Arizona Cardinals.
The Dallas Cowboys activate safety P.J. Locke and promote tight end James Mitchell from the practice squad. Locke, a 29‑year‑old undrafted rookie from Texas, signed a one‑year deal with Dallas last offseason after stints with the Steelers, Broncos and a two‑year, $7 million contract in 2024. He’s appeared in two games this season, starting once and posting three tackles. Meanwhile, the team elevates Mitchell, adding depth at tight end.
The Dallas Cowboys rebound with a 38-21 win over the Eagles but face fresh injury concerns ahead of their Week 8 home clash with the Arizona Cardinals. Tight end Luke Schoonmaker (groin) is doubtful, and defensive tackle Kenny Clark (back) is listed questionable, leaving the defensive line’s interior in doubt. Returner KaVontae Turpin (ribs) and linebacker Dee Winters (calf) are out, while receiver George Pickens is questionable. Despite the setbacks, the offense is eager to maintain its season‑high 204‑yard rushing attack as they aim to break a 3‑4 slump and snap the Cardinals’ four‑game winning streak.
The Dallas Cowboys are still searching for a home victory over the Arizona Cardinals – their last win at Texas Stadium came in 2005. Since 2008, Arizona holds an 8-1 edge, the worst NFC record the Cowboys have faced. Despite a revamped roster and new head coach Mike LaFleur, key players like QB Jacoby Brissett, WR CeeDee Lamb, and safety Budda Baker remain unchanged, and Lamb admits the Cardinals always bring more energy. A win this Sunday would snap a 20‑year home drought and keep Dallas afloat in the NFC East after a recent loss to the Eagles.
After a Week 7 win over the Eagles lifted the Dallas Cowboys to 3‑4 and kept them alive in a weak NFC East, they face a 2‑5 Arizona Cardinals team that has defeated Dallas in eight of their last nine meetings. Despite being seven‑point favorites at home, only 57% of fans predict a Cowboys victory and just 24% feel confident about the franchise’s direction. The blog polls fans on the outcome, with a suggested 31‑20 score.
After a Week 7, 35‑21 loss to the Rams that left the Las Vegas Raiders at 3‑4, insider Tom Pelissero reports that pass‑rusher Max Crosby wants to stay in Las Vegas and isn’t pushing for a trade, despite lingering Cowboys interest and a looming November 10 deadline. The 29‑year‑old, who signed a three‑year, $106.5 million extension in 2025, previously fell out of a Ravens deal after a failed physical. Crosby voiced frustration over the skid but remains focused on a playoff push as the Raiders face the Jets in Week 8, putting GM John Spytek under pressure to decide his future.
CeeDee Lamb powers the Dallas Cowboys to a 38‑21 Monday Night Football win over the Philadelphia Eagles, snapping a two‑game skid. Lamb finishes with five catches, 74 yards and two touchdowns, including a 16‑yard strike that regains the lead. A snapshot of Lamb celebrating a TD amid Eagles fans flashing the middle finger goes viral, and he shares the photo on Instagram. He also praises teammate George Pickens’ 21‑yard toe‑tap score. The victory moves Dallas to 3‑4 while the Eagles slip to 2‑5.
Former Dallas Cowboys star Emmitt Smith is inducted into the Georgia‑Florida Hall of Fame at the Chick‑fil‑A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta on October 30, 2026. His daughters Rheagan and Skylar marked the occasion with Instagram posts featuring his golden bust and a group photo, adding a personal touch to the honor. The ceremony also celebrated fellow inductees Maurkice Pouncey, Andre Hastings and Brandon Boykin. The article recaps Smith’s legendary NFL résumé—three Super Bowl rings, an MVP, a Pro Football Hall of Fame slot—and highlights his standout college career at Florida, where he amassed 3,928 rushing yards and set 58 school records.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, Maxx Crosby remains committed to the Las Vegas Raiders, despite early 2026 trade buzz linking him to Dallas. Reports say Raiders GM John Spytek expects calls, keeping a blockbuster move possible, while Crosby’s three‑year, $106.5 million extension runs through 2029. The Cowboys, who pursued Crosby since March and recently acquired edge rusher Rashan Gary, have only 10 sacks in seven games (27th in the league). As both teams sit 3‑4, Dallas will host the Cardinals Sunday and face the Colts on Nov. 8—the final chance to reshuffle the pass rush before the deadline.