Overtime Decider
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the host Dallas Cowboys 33-30 on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The decisive moment came in overtime when Chad Ryland drilled a 42-yard field goal, extending Arizona’s lead to 33-30. This score followed a dramatic fourth-quarter sequence where the Cardinals tied the game at 30-30 before the extra period began. With 90,763 fans in attendance, the contest ended with both teams holding a 3-5 record.
First-Half Momentum
The Cowboys established an early advantage, leading 14-0 after the second quarter. James Mitchell recovered a fumble in the first period, setting up a 7-0 lead. Dak Prescott added a 9-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Flournoy in the second quarter to double Dallas’s lead. The Cardinals responded late in the half as Chad Ryland kicked a 37-yard field goal, narrowing the deficit to 14-3 before halftime. The Cowboys maintained control of the first half, outscoring their visitors 14-3.
Fourth-Quarter Rally
The second half saw a shift in momentum. Brandon Aubrey kicked a 31-yard field goal in the third quarter to make it 17-3. However, Tyler Allgeier broke through with a 63-yard rushing touchdown, cutting the lead to 17-10. The fourth quarter was a back-and-forth affair. Dak Prescott rushed for a 5-yard touchdown, and Brandon Aubrey added a 35-yard field goal, giving Dallas a 27-17 lead. The Cardinals answered with a 5-yard pass from Gardner Minshew II to Tyler Allgeier, followed by a 14-yard touchdown pass to Trey McBride. Aubrey responded with a 41-yard field goal to make it 30-24. Minshew then completed a 13-yard pass to Michael Wilson for a touchdown, tying the game at 30-30 despite a failed extra point attempt.
Statistical Performance
Gardner Minshew II led the Cardinals with 188 passing yards on 17 of 23 attempts and three touchdowns. Tyler Allgeier was dominant on the ground, rushing for 147 yards on 11 carries and scoring one touchdown. Michael Wilson caught eight passes for 111 yards and one score. For Dallas, Dak Prescott threw for 195 yards on 19 of 29 attempts with one touchdown. Javonte Williams rushed for 56 yards on 24 carries, while CeeDee Lamb had seven receptions for 58 yards. The game featured a total of 63 points, with the Cardinals scoring 20 of their points in the fourth quarter and overtime.
Sources
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