Tuesday 26 September 2017 07:13, UK
The Dallas Cowboys will look to bounce back from a 42-17 drubbing at the hands of Denver Broncos when they travel to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football, live on Sky Sports.
Both teams are 1-1 after two games of the season, though the Cardinals too have been unconvincing, needing overtime to edge past a depleted Indianapolis Colts side last Sunday.
So, what can we expect when the two meet under the Monday night lights? We are live on Sky Sports Action (407) from 1.15am...
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Former NFC divisional rivals meet in the desert on Monday night, looking to spark their seasons into life after mixed starts.
What's the latest?
A federal appeals court has set oral arguments for October 2 in the NFL's bid to reinstate Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension over a domestic case in Ohio, meaning the Cowboys running back will play at least two more games - clearing the way for him to play on Monday night at Arizona and then at home on October 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Stat attack
Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has started the season well - 59 yards and a TD against the New York Giants in Week One followed up by a 97-yard and one score game against the Broncos that helped him overtake Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison as the man with the fourth-most receptions in NFL history, bettering his 1,102 mark.
Witten also now has as many receiving touchdowns for the Cowboys as their former wide receiver great, and another Hall of Famer, Michael Irvin with 65.
Key battle
Arizona are owners of arguably the best collection of defensive backs in the NFL, with safety Tyrann Mathieu and corner Patrick Peterson particular standouts. It's key, therefore, that Dallas QB Dak Prescott takes care of the ball - he'll certainly need to do better than in the 42-17 blowout loss to the Denver Broncos in Week Two, where he threw two picks against their 'no-fly zone' defence.
Game-changer
J.J. Nelson. Cardinals veteran QB Carson Palmer has had his struggles over the first two games of the season, throwing up four picks, but he seems to have built up a good rapport with deep threat Nelson. The wide receiver clocked 120 yards, including a 45-yard TD, in the Week Two win over the Colts. He is officially listed as questionable for Monday night's contest with a hamstring problem, but if he does suit up, keep an eye out for the Arizona speedster.
Watch the Dallas Cowboys @ Arizona Cardinals in Monday Night Football, live on Sky Sports Action (407) from 1.20am on Tuesday.
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