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Cardinals’ Kyler Murray (foot) is expected to return on MNF in Week 9 vs. Dallas

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After a 2-0 start to the 2025 season, the Arizona Cardinals are 2-5. They’ve lost five consecutive games by a combined total of 13 points. Two of those five losses were decided by just one point. 

For their last two games, Arizona has been without starting QB Kyler Murray. In a 22-21 loss to the Titans in Week 5, Murray suffered a foot injury. Backup Jacoby Brissett was forced to start two consecutive games for the Cardinals. ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss reported that the Cardinals anticipate Kyler Murray returning on Monday Night Football vs. the Cowboys in Week 9.

Can Kyler Murray get the Cardinals back on track after five straight losses?

Cardinals are preparing quarterback Kyler Murray to start Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Jonathan Gannon said Thursday.

Story via @joshweinfuss:https://t.co/d9bFcDXYae

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2025

Kyler Murray suffered a foot injury in a Week 5 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The former #1 overall pick was forced to miss Weeks 6 and 7 for Arizona. Additionally, the team had a bye in Week 8. This gave Kyler Murray extra time to rest and recover. Arizona is desperate to get back in the win column and compete in the NFC. However, the other three teams in their division already have five wins. The Cardinals have a lot of catching up to do.

While Kyler Murray was out, veteran backup Jacoby Brissett started two games for the Cardinals. He passed for 599 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception in two games. However, Arizona did not win either of those contests. Kyler Murray is healthy for Week 9, and head coach Jonathan Gannon anticipates his starting QB returning vs. Dallas.

QB Kyler Murray is a PERFECT 9-0 at AT&T Stadium

🏈2-0 with Arizona Cardinals
🏈1-0 with Oklahoma
🏈1-0 with Texas A&M
🏈5-0 with Allen (HS)

(📸@USATODAY) (H/T @Kyle_Youmans) pic.twitter.com/STBc2j9inh

— SleeperCardinals (@SleeperAZCards) October 30, 2025

So far in 2025, the Dallas Cowboys have struggled defensively, and the play has been inconsistent. Their offense is the second-best in the NFL this season, with 30.8 points per game in 2025. However, their defense is allowing 31.3 points per game, the second worst in the NFL, only to the Bengals. That bodes well for Kyler Murray and the Cardinals in Week 9.

This is a perfect opportunity for the Cardinals’ offense to have one of its best performances in 2025. The Cowboys’ defense is allowing an average of 258.6 passing yards per game this season. Through five starts in 2025, Kyler Murray is averaging just 192.4 passing yards per game. Will he see increased production in Week 9, or will Arizona crumble vs. Dallas? The Cardinals are on the road for MNF in Week 9 vs. the Cowboys.

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