Late Kick Seals Victory for Saints
The New Orleans Saints defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27-24 on Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The decisive moment arrived late in the fourth quarter when Daniel Carlson connected on a 53-yard field goal, putting the visitors ahead for good. The win improved New Orleans’ record to 1-2, while Dallas fell to 2-1 in the preseason matchup.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
The game featured a back-and-forth first half. Dallas took an early 3-0 lead via Brandon Aubrey’s 49-yard field goal, but New Orleans answered with a 7-yard rushing touchdown by Barion Brown. The Saints extended their lead to 10-3 early in the second quarter.
Dallas responded with two more field goals from Aubrey, including a 51-yarder and a 58-yarder, to cut the deficit to 17-9 entering the third quarter. Spencer Rattler also contributed an 8-yard rushing touchdown for New Orleans in the second period.
Key Performers and Drives
In the third quarter, Zamir White rushed for 11 yards to score, extending the Saints’ lead to 24-9. Dallas mounted a fourth-quarter surge, with Sam Howell throwing a 26-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Hudson. Howell later connected with Mitch Van Vooren on a 21-yard pass, followed by a two-point conversion run by Howell, tying the game at 24-24.
