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.
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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
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen says it’s time to "shake the team up" after an 86-76 season that fell short of the playoffs. The focus is on second baseman Ketel Marte, who posted a .276/.358/.485 line in 2023, was NLCS MVP, and finished third in 2024 MVP voting, but faced disciplinary issues in August and now carries a hefty $87.5 million contract with a no‑trade clause. Hazen hints at a possible trade, while Arizona also considers moves involving Michael Soroka, Zac Gallen and Lourdes Gurriel Jr., aiming to trim payroll and retool the roster.
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.
2026-2027 Offseason Plan: Path to 85 Wins?
The Arizona Diamondbacks aim for an 85‑win season in 2026‑27 after falling short of the playoffs despite a 2023 World Series run. GM Mike Hazen faces a reduced payroll—owner Ken Kendrick plans roughly $25 M of spending flexibility, down from $192.8 M committed in 2026. Using a Marcel‑style WAR model, the current roster projects about 80 wins, so the author outlines realistic trade scenarios and financial constraints, concluding that the only viable path to 85+ wins is a near‑complete overhaul of the starting rotation and strategic, low‑cost acquisitions. The piece evaluates trade value, arbitration savings, and the limited market for high‑impact pitchers and left‑handed batters.
Suns already need to rethink Miles Bridges' expanded offensive role
The Phoenix Suns traded for Miles Bridges to be one of their key offensive contributors, but already they need to change their strategy with him.
Cardinals elevate defensive lineman to active roster with Walter Nolen III ruled out
Jared Harrison-Hunte signed with the Cardinals on Sept. 1 and appeared in last week's loss to the Denver Broncos. He tallied one tackle.
Nuggets are raining threes while their once-dominant paint offense dries up
The Nuggets were efficient from three against the Suns, and they'll need to keep that pace up if they don't pick up their paint scoring.
World Series Champ Jake Bauers Linked To 3 Teams in Free Agency
World Series MVP Jake Bauers, who went from a .199 batting average in 2024 to a 26‑home‑run breakout that helped the Milwaukee Brewers win the 2026 World Series, is now a free‑agent hot commodity. Analysts project a 4‑year deal worth $56‑$58 million. If the Brewers don’t re‑sign him, three clubs are eyeing the 31‑year‑old left‑handed power bat: the Texas Rangers, seeking left‑handed middle‑order pop and a .389 OBP; the New York Mets, needing a replacement for Pete Alonso after his move to Baltimore; and the Arizona Diamondbacks, desperate for left‑handed production at first base. Bauers’ walk rate, defensive flexibility at first base and corner outfield, and postseason résumé make him one of the most sought‑after bats in a weak hitting market.
Ryan Dunn's lack of offensive game no longer reason to bury him on bench
The Suns need a miracle to reverse their dismal defensive beginning to the season, and Ryan Dunn looks to be the unlikely hero who could make that happen.
Predicting the Dallas Cowboys' next five games
The Dallas Cowboys have a very favorable schedule over the next five weeks, starting this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
MLB Rumors: Ketel Marte trade resurfaces and Tarik Skubal's contract target
The latest round of MLB rumors as the Dec. 1 lockout looms, with notes on a Diamondbacks-Ketel Marte trade, Tarik Skubal's free agent price tag and more.
The Suns have no choice but to change their starting lineup
The Phoenix Suns' starting five has been among the worst lineups in the NBA statistically through four games. Something has to change.
Cardinals Elevate Two For Week 8
The Arizona Cardinals have promoted defensive lineman Jared Harrison-Hunte and tight end Kenny Yeboah to the active roster for Week 8, according to NFLTradeRumors.co (Oct. 31, 2026). Yeboah, an undrafted Ole Miss product, spent the past few seasons bouncing between the New York Jets’ practice squad and active roster, signing a one‑year deal for 2024 and recording five catches for 47 yards and a touchdown in nine games. The moves signal Arizona’s intent to add depth at defensive line and tight end as the season progresses.
Cowboys vs Cardinals: Writer predictions for Week 8
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.
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