Arizona Cardinals: 3 Dallas Cowboys to watch

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Andre Ellington #38 of the Arizona Cardinals stiff arms Jeff Heath #38 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 2: Andre Ellington #38 of the Arizona Cardinals stiff arms Jeff Heath #38 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 28-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos is sacked by defensive end Demarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys forcing a fumble and turnover in the second quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 17: Quarterback Trevor Siemian #13 of the Denver Broncos is sacked by defensive end Demarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys forcing a fumble and turnover in the second quarter of a game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 17, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Demarcus Lawrence

The Cardinals offensive line has demonstrated they have a tough time in pass protection.  This is not good news for Cardinals fans on Monday night.

Hopefully Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer is getting a good night sleep Sunday night.  He may get hit a number of times on Monday.

Cowboys defensive end Lawrence already has 12 tackles and 3.5 sacks in the first two weeks of the season.  With left tackle D.J. Humphries out again this week, it could be a long night for the Cardinals offensive line trying to protect Palmer.

Guys like right tackle Jared Veldheer are going to have to step up their game.  He has not looked good in the first two weeks of the season.  With his almost leaving the team and retiring during training camp, you have to wonder about his motivation.

Hopefully the line can come together and keep Palmer upright the entire evening.  With Lawrence coming at them, it is easier said than done.