Cardinals beat Cowboys again in overtime
Dallas fell 33-30 at home after allowing 23 points in the final quarter, extending Arizona's winning streak to five games.
By Arjun Weber ·
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. Arizona's offense scored a touchdown with seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, but a missed extra point attempt forced the game into overtime. The Cardinals won the tiebreaker with a field goal as the clock expired.
Dallas allowed 23 points during the fourth quarter and overtime. The Cowboys had led 30-22 before the final drive. The team's ground game struggled against Arizona, averaging 2.4 yards per carry for a total of 93 yards. This marked a sharp decline from their performance against the Philadelphia Eagles the previous week, when they rushed for more than 200 yards.
Tyler Allgeier drove the Cardinals' comeback with 147 rushing yards on 11 carries. He scored a 63-yard touchdown that shifted momentum in the second half. Allgeier also added 44 receiving yards. Jacoby Brissett started at quarterback for Arizona but was replaced by Gardner Minshew late in the third quarter. Minshew led the team back from a 17-3 deficit.
Dak Prescott threw for 195 yards and one touchdown for Dallas. He was sacked four times, including on the only offensive possession in overtime. Prescott also rushed for 20 yards and a score. Javonte Williams carried the ball 24 times for 56 yards. He fumbled the ball, but the recovery occurred in the end zone for a touchdown.
CeeDee Lamb caught seven passes for 58 yards. Ryan Flournoy caught the only receiving touchdown for the Cowboys. Quinnen Williams led the defensive effort with two sacks. The Cowboys defense forced a fumble and a turnover on downs in the second half.
Arizona has now beaten Dallas in five consecutive matchups. The Cardinals have also won all five games played at AT&T Stadium since the venue opened in 2009. The loss drops the Cowboys to a 3-5 record. They have not won two games in a row this season under head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Caleb Downs, a rookie safety, left the game in the second half with a concussion. Jake Ferguson exited in the first quarter with an ankle injury. For Arizona, wide receiver Kendrick Bourne did not return after an ankle injury, and left tackle Jayden Williams was ruled out with a knee issue. The Giants remain atop the NFC East at 4-2-1. The Cowboys will travel to Indianapolis next Sunday, while the Cardinals play at Seattle.
