What happened: The Arizona Cardinals dialed up a 5% blitz rate in Sunday's 33-30 road victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Defensive coordinator Nick Rallis has now called blitzes on more than 36.4% of snaps in four consecutive weeks after operating a more conservative front through the season's opening month.

Why it matters: The schematic shift mirrors aggressive blueprints deployed across the league, including pressure philosophies favored by Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles. At 3-5, Arizona snapped a losing slide to stay within striking distance in the NFC standings as the defense continues generating disruption without extra front-seven personnel.

What to watch: Arizona carries the momentum of its road win into the Nov. 10 trade deadline, with the defense seeking to maintain its elevated pressure packages.