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Dallas Cowboys: Ailing defense to face wounded Cardinals

By Brad Austin

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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