"Whenever we look at a new opponent, we immediately assess the strength of their running game. That's because the Cowboys' defense has given up some whoppers on the ground this season. Running backs have feasted on this defense, and the Cowboys have surrendered at least 120 scrimmage yards to a running back in four of their last five games: J.K. Dobbins = 121 yardsRico Dowdle = 239 yardsBreece Hall = 155 yardsJosh Jacobs = 157 yards"
"The Cardinals have dealt with injuries to their backs this year. James Conner suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 3. Then, a week later, backup Trey Benson hurt his knee and went on injured reserve. They relied on Michael Carter for a couple of weeks, but he was just recently cut, leaving the running back duties solely in the hands of Zonovan "Bam" Knight."
The Cowboys host the Cardinals in a must-win Monday night game to keep playoff hopes alive and remain unbeaten against losing-record teams this season. Dallas has lost seven of the last eight meetings with Arizona, including the past three, and needs a primetime win to reverse that trend. The Cowboys' run defense has allowed at least 120 scrimmage yards to a running back in four of five games, with notable performances by J.K. Dobbins, Rico Dowdle, Breece Hall and Josh Jacobs. Arizona has suffered multiple running-back injuries, leaving Zonovan "Bam" Knight as the primary back, averaging 3.5 yards per carry and without a 60-yard game. The Cardinals were hoping to get starting quarterback Kyler Murray back after he missed two games with a foot injury; the seven-year veteran has been okay.
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