One of two teams to play an extra preseason game this year, the Dallas Cowboys are set to take the field once again. Though with less pomp and circumstance than the Hall of Fame Game last week, their matchup with the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale is nonetheless important.
Both of these teams have realistic playoff expectations, featuring two of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. Dallas was without Dak Prescott for most of last season, but Arizona just struggled in games against really mediocre teams, finishing 8-8 on the season. An early preseason game won’t do much to answer the questions left by last year, but the attitude and energy can do a lot to give the fans hope.