DMN staff predictions, for anyone interested.
Staff picks
Columnist Winner, score
Todd Archer Cowboys, 24-17
COMMENT: The Cowboys hear Bill Parcells' message about this game's importance and get to 5-3 at the break.
Kevin B. Blackistone Cowboys, 30-16
COMMENT: The perfect tonic for the NFL blues: a visit from a loser.
Tim Cowlishaw Cowboys, 27-14
COMMENT: Offense finally holds up its end of the bargain.
Gerry Fraley Cardinals, 17-16
COMMENT: Cardinals inspired by return to site of only playoff victory in last 58 years.
Rick Gosselin Cowboys, 24-17
COMMENT: Drew Bledsoe doesn't make the mistakes at home that he does on the road.
Kevin Sherrington Cowboys, 17-14
COMMENT: New kicker starts Cowboys roll.
Jean-Jacques Taylor Cowboys, 31-10
COMMENT: Drew Bledsoe rebounds to lead Dallas to a 5-3 record at the midway point.
Matt Mosley Cowboys, 23-16
COMMENT: Kicker Shaun Suisham causes fans to forget the Jose Cortez era.
Ladd Biro Cowboys, 27-13
COMMENT: Arizona's lack of running game allows Cowboys to focus energies on stopping talented WRs.