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Cowboys stumble as Cardinals rally and Jackson faces surgery

First reported Nov 1, 4:56 PM ET · Latest Nov 2, 6:00 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 2, 7:01 AM ET

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Where things stand

The Dallas Cowboys suffered another defeat as the Arizona Cardinals rallied for a wild victory, while quarterback Lamar Jackson was diagnosed with a thumb injury that may require surgery, NBC News reports.

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Facts

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  • Reported The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys for the fifth consecutive time. Is this wrong?
    Source
    • “The Cardinals beat Dallas for the fifth consecutive time” — The Guardian
  • Reported The Cardinals improved to 5-0 at AT+T Stadium. Is this wrong?
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Timeline

What changed: Tampa Bay secured a win by employing a strategy not seen in 50 years, according to the same NBC report.

How this story developed

  1. New The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys for the fifth consecutive time. The Cardinals improved to 5-0 at AT+T Stadium.

Every report, newest first

  1. NFL Week 8: The Cowboys can’t close, the Chargers can’t score, and Lamar Jackson can’t stay healthy — NBC News

    The Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers and Atlanta Falcons all lost in dispiriting ways Sunday, while Tampa Bay won using a strategy not seen in 50 years.

  2. NFL roundup: Cardinals’ comeback stuns Cowboys; Lamar Jackson’s season could be over — The Guardian

    Gardner Minshew’s heroics inspire Arizona Jackson needs surgery on injured thumb Chad Ryland kicked a winning 42-yard field goal in overtime after missing a PAT that would have won the game with six seconds left in regulation, and the Arizona Cardinals…

Questions

  • The specific 50‑year‑old strategy Tampa Bay used has not been described, and it remains unclear whether Jackson’s thumb surgery will end his season. Open

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More: background

In NFL Week 8, teams compete in a single‑game schedule that determines their win‑loss record for the season. A “rally” means a team comes from behind to take the lead, and a “thumb injury” for a quarterback can be serious because it affects grip and throwing ability.

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