Dallas Cowboys: Ailing defense to face wounded Cardinals

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04: Running back David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals steps out of the tackle of Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter of a game at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 31-23. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 04: Running back David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals steps out of the tackle of Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter of a game at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 31-23. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)
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With a defense licking their wounds, the Dallas Cowboys will receive a timely gift in facing a weakened Arizona Cardinals’ attack.

DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos comes down with a 10-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter of a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders #10 of the Denver Broncos comes down with a 10-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter of a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Every year when the NFL schedule is released excited Dallas Cowboys fans predict wins and losses for each week’s contest.

Like clockwork, the season progresses and premature assumptions take a dive.

There’s nothing wrong with educated guessing for entertainment.

But fans need to embrace the hard truth that NFL fortunes are a week-to-week proposition.

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This especially applies to knee-jerk overreactions after the latest early season win or loss.

Every week features a vastly different set of circumstances.

Arizona is an imposing force with all weapons ready on deck.

Yet as the week-to-week proposition holds true, on Monday their arsenal will be lacking.

Let’s take a look at how Arizona’s injuries may help Dallas reclaim defensive pride.

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