In breaking down the Cowboys film, Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph watched in particular for what looked different schematically on the offense when backup quarterback Andy Dalton came in.
"Nothing changed," Joseph said Thursday.
Cowboys starter Dak Prescott had thrown for 1,856 and nine touchdowns in less than five games before exiting Sunday's game with a season-ending ankle injury. Those 1,856 passing yards were league-leading, and nearly 300 more yards than any other quarterback. He and Dalton are certainly different, but the Cardinals are preparing in a similar fashion, even with the change at quarterback.
Joseph attributes that in part to Dalton's 10 years in the league.