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Overreaction Monday: Time For Cowboys To Make Big Changes? Bo Nix Is Mr. Clutch?

The Dallas Cowboys’ Week 8 meltdown against the Arizona Cardinals has reignited calls for drastic changes, as their 33-30 overtime loss at home marks a historic collapse. After leading by 14 points in the fourth quarter—a margin they had never failed to convert in franchise history—the Cowboys surrendered the game following a late quarterback switch by Arizona, with Gardner Minshew II leading four straight touchdown drives.

The loss also extended the Cardinals’ NFL-record undefeated streak at AT&T Stadium, while Dallas dropped to 3-4 and now faces a three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Cowboys’ defense, which has allowed at least 20 points in 15 consecutive games—the longest such streak in the NFL—shows no signs of improvement despite recent coaching adjustments, including the hiring of Mike Pettine as a senior defensive assistant and a new defensive coordinator in Christian Parker.

With owner Jerry Jones ruling out a coaching change before the season’s end, the focus now shifts to play-calling and personnel decisions as Dallas struggles in a winnable NFC East division.

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