Cards Edge Cowboys 33-30 in OT Thriller at AT&T Stadium

A Late Kick Seals the Deal

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 in a game that extended into overtime, decided by a single kick from Chad Ryland. The victory improves both teams' records to 3-5 on the season.

The contest took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, before a crowd of 90,763 spectators on Sunday, November 1, 2026. While the Cowboys held the home-field advantage, it was the Cardinals who ultimately secured the win after a tense fourth quarter and an overtime period.

Scoring Breakdown

Dallas took an early lead in the first quarter when James Mitchell recovered a fumble for a touchdown, converted by Brandon Aubrey’s kick, making the score 7-0. The Cowboys extended their advantage to 14-0 in the second quarter on a nine-yard pass from Dak Prescott to Ryan Flournoy, also followed by an Aubrey extra point.

Arizona began its rally late in the first half with a 37-yard field goal by Ryland, cutting the deficit to 14-3 at halftime. The third quarter saw Brandon Aubrey add a 31-yard field goal for Dallas, extending their lead to 17-3. However, Tyler Allgeier ignited the Cardinals’ offense with a 63-yard rush in the same period, bringing the score to 17-10.

The fourth quarter was a high-scoring affair. Dak Prescott contributed a five-yard rushing touchdown for Dallas, pushing the lead to 24-10. The Cardinals responded immediately, with Gardner Minshew II connecting with Allgeier on a five-yard pass and later with Trey McBride on a 14-yard strike.

These scores narrowed the gap to 24-24 before Aubrey kicked a 35-yard field goal to give Dallas a 27-24 lead. Minshew then threw another touchdown pass, this time to Michael Wilson, tying the game at 30-30 after the extra point attempt failed.

Key Performances

Gardner Minshew II was instrumental in Arizona’s comeback, completing 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns. Tyler Allgeier provided significant ground support with 147 rushing yards on 11 carries, including two scoring plays. Michael Wilson led the receiving corps for the Cardinals with eight catches for 111 yards.

For Dallas, Dak Prescott finished with 195 passing yards on 19-of-29 passing, throwing one touchdown. Javonte Williams added 56 rushing yards on 24 carries, while CeeDee Lamb recorded seven receptions for 58 yards.

Overtime Conclusion

With the score tied at 30-30 heading into overtime, the game remained deadlocked until Ryland kicked a 42-yard field goal in the fifth period. This decisive play gave Arizona a 33-30 advantage that held until the final whistle. The result leaves both the Cowboys and Cardinals with identical 3-5 records as they continue their season.

Sources

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