4 Takeaways From the Cardinals' Win Over the Cowboys

The NFL’s longest losing streak has been snapped. 

The Cardinals (3-5), who’ve grown accustomed to fourth-quarter heartbreak this season, managed to fend off a late rally from the Cowboys (3-5-1) to snap their five-game losing streak with a 27-17 victory on Monday night. It marked Arizona’s first victory since Sept. 14, when it beat Carolina in Week 2. Dallas has now lost back-to-back games for the first time this season.

Here are my takeaways: 

Kyler Murray has been Arizona’s starting quarterback for years and makes big money, playing on a $230.5 million contract. But in his time sidelined with a foot injury, Jacoby Brissett has been operating Drew Petzing’s offense more efficiently and put together his best performance yet at AT&T Stadium. 

A 10th-year veteran, Brissett completed 21-of-31 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions and a dazzling 115.1 passer rating in Monday’s win over the Cowboys. He carved up Dallas’ defense, played well on third down and largely kept Arizona’s offense on schedule. 

In three starts, Brissett has thrown for 860 yards and six touchdowns with just one interception. Head coach Jonathan Gannon will have a decision to make when Murray is healthy. 

Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had his coming out party in Dallas.

Last year’s No. 4 overall pick caught a career-high seven passes on 10 targets for 96 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s win against the Cowboys. He was particularly hot in the first half, when he had six receptions (matching his career high entering Monday) for 80 yards and the score.

Harrison showed impressive footwork on his touchdown, which came early in the second quarter. He set up DaRon Bland beautifully with a jab to the outside, causing the