Cardinals Rally Past Cowboys 33-30 in Overtime Thriller

A Late Surge Changes Everything

The Arizona Cardinals completed a dramatic comeback to defeat the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 in overtime at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Trailing late in regulation, Arizona rallied behind a strong rushing attack and precise passing from Gardner Minshew II to force extra periods before securing the win with a field goal.

First Half Momentum Shifts

Dallas opened the scoring in the first quarter when James Mitchell recovered a fumble for a touchdown, giving the home team a 7-0 lead thanks to Brandon Aubrey’s kick. The Cowboys extended their advantage early in the second half when Dak Prescott connected with Ryan Flournoy on a 9-yard pass for another 7-point swing.

Arizona responded before halftime with Chad Ryland kicking a 37-yard field goal, cutting the deficit to 14-3 at the break. The Cardinals’ defense held firm in the third quarter as Brandon Aubrey added a 31-yard field goal for Dallas, keeping the score at 17-3.

However, Arizona’s offense began to stir late in the period when Tyler Allgeier broke loose for a 63-yard rushing touchdown, narrowing the gap to 17-10.

Regulation Tension Builds

The fourth quarter saw both teams trading scores. Dak Prescott ran for a 5-yard touchdown to push Dallas ahead 24-10. Arizona answered quickly as Tyler Allgeier caught a 5-yard pass from Minshew II, making it 24-17. Brandon Aubrey then kicked a 35-yard field goal, extending the Cowboys’ lead to 27-17.

The game remained tight as Trey McBride caught a 14-yard pass from Minshew II, bringing Arizona within three points at 27-24. Dallas added another field goal, this one from 41 yards out, making the score 30-24 with time winding down. The Cardinals refused to quit, as Michael Wilson caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from Minshew II.

Despite Chad Ryland’s extra point attempt failing, the game was tied at 30-30 heading into overtime.

Overtime Decider and Final Stats

In the fifth period, Chad Ryland kicked a decisive 42-yard field goal to give Arizona a 33-30 victory. Minshew II finished with 188 passing yards on 17-of-23 shooting, including three touchdowns. Tyler Allgeier was a dual threat, rushing for 147 yards on 11 carries and adding a receiving touchdown. Michael Wilson led the receiving corps with eight catches for 111 yards.

For Dallas, Dak Prescott threw for 195 yards on 19-of-29 passing with one touchdown. Javonte Williams contributed 56 rushing yards on 24 carries, while CeeDee Lamb hauled in seven receptions for 58 yards. The loss dropped the Cowboys to 3-5, while the Cardinals improved to 3-5. Attendance at AT&T Stadium was 90,763.

Sources

ESPN