CeeDee Lamb says Cowboys have a Cardinals boogeyman: 'They've punched us in the mouth every single time'

Dallas five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has never beaten Arizona, and they have won eight of the last nine matchups FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys (3-4) have an Arizona Cardinals (2-5) problem they're looking to halt in Week 8. Arizona has won four consecutive games against Dallas as part of a larger span of success that includes wins in eight of the last matchups dating back to 2008. Cowboys five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who is in his seventh NFL season in 2026, has never beaten Arizona, losing all four matchups since he was drafted by Dallas in 2020. Why has Dallas struggled so much against the Cardinals? CBS Sports asked Lamb about that and if he has a heightened focus entering the matchup. Lamb's answer? The Cardinals have seemingly wanted it more. "I've never beaten the Cardinals since I've been in the league. So that's fair to say," Lamb said after practice on Thursday. "I wouldn't say we have a] heightened focus, but it's definitely a note to take. It's just crazy. We've been very relaxed, and they've punched us in the mouth every single time. They've always had more energy. "Just coming into the game, they're more excited regardless of if it was at 12 o'clock [1 Eastern], Monday night, Sunday night. We played them in primetime; they beat us there. Just coming in and treating them as if they are a Super Bowl-contending team, which they may be. Hats off to them in their prep. We just have to go match them, if not overpower that."