Decisive Overtime Finish
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 in a high-scoring affair at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The game’s outcome was ultimately determined by special teams execution in overtime, where Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland converted a 42-yard field goal to secure the win.
This decisive kick came immediately after the Cardinals failed to convert an extra point on their final drive of regulation, leaving the score tied at 30-30. With 90,763 fans in attendance, the matchup provided a dramatic conclusion to a contest that saw both teams trade leads throughout the afternoon.
Cardinals Rally in the Fourth
The Cardinals, who trailed 24-17 entering the fourth quarter, mounted a significant offensive push to take control. Gardner Minshew II connected with Tyler Allgeier for a 5-yard touchdown pass, narrowing the gap to 24-24.
Although the Cowboys responded with a 35-yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey to regain a three-point lead, the Cardinals struck back with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Minshew II to Trey McBride. The Cowboys answered with a 41-yard field goal by Aubrey, tying the game at 30-30.
In the final possession, Minshew II found Michael Wilson for a 13-yard touchdown, but the extra point attempt failed, forcing the teams into overtime.
Top Performers and Stats
Both quarterbacks delivered strong performances, though Minshew II edged out Dak Prescott in the passing department. Minshew II completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns. Prescott, playing at home, completed 19 of 29 attempts for 195 yards and one touchdown.
On the ground, Tyler Allgeier was the standout performer, rushing for 147 yards on 11 carries and scoring one touchdown. Prescott also contributed on the ground with a 5-yard rushing touchdown. In the receiving corps, Michael Wilson had a productive day with eight catches for 111 yards and a touchdown, while CeeDee Lamb led the Cowboys with seven receptions for 58 yards.
Javonte Williams added 56 rushing yards on 24 carries for Dallas.
Game Context and Records
The Cardinals started the game slowly, falling behind 0-7 after James Mitchell’s fumble recovery for the Cowboys. Dallas extended their lead to 14-0 in the second quarter with a 9-yard pass from Prescott to Ryan Flournoy. However, the Cardinals cut the deficit to 14-3 on a 37-yard field goal by Ryland.
The third quarter saw the Cowboys increase their advantage to 17-10 after Aubrey’s 31-yard field goal, but Allgeier’s 63-yard rushing touchdown brought the Cardinals within striking distance. Both teams finished the season with identical 3-5 records. The game featured no playoff implications or series clinching scenarios, serving as a pivotal mid-season contest between two evenly matched opponents.
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