Cowboys allow 30 points in the second half and OT to lose to the Cardinals again
Nov 01, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys defense gave up 23 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to fall 33-30 to the Arizona Cardinals at home. The Cowboys are 3-5.
The Cowboys offense was effective but not dominant and did move the ball in overtime, with Arizona running out the clock for a game-winning field go
al.
Arizona had a chance to win the game in regulation after scoring a last-second touchdown but failed to convert the extra point to take the lead.
Arizona was the third team since 2000 to miss a go-ahead PAT in final 10 seconds of regulation, joining Cincinnati in a 23-20 overtime loss to Pittsburgh in 2022 and Tampa Bay in a 12-9 OT loss to Carolina in 2003.
The Cardinals have beaten the Cowboys five straight times and five times at ATT Stadium, which opened in 2009.
The Cowboys never trailed before the final play.
The Cowboys averaged only 2.4 yards per rush for 93 total yards after dominating the Philadelphia Eagles on the ground last week for more than 200 yards.
The Cardinals rushed 202 yards on 7.5 yards per carry this week, thanks to Tyler Allgeier’s 11 carry, 147 yards day that included a 63-yard touchdown to kickstart the comeback. Allgeier added 44 yards receiving.
The Cowboys have not won back-to-back games this season and have only one winning streak under second-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Dak Prescott threw for 195 yards and a touchdown but was sacked four times, including on the Cowboys’ only possession in OT. Prescott was second on the team in rushing with 20 yards and a touchdown.
Javonte Williams gained only 56 yards on 24 carries after rushing for more than 150 yards against Philadelphia. Williams also fumbled, but it was recovered in the end zone for a Cowboys touchdown.
CeeDee Lamb led the way receiving with seven catches and 58 yards on 11 targets; George Pickens had only two catches for 48 yards on four targets; Ryan Flournoy caught the Cowboys’ only receiving touchdown.
Quinnen Williams had two sacks to lead the defense, which forced a quarterback change late in the third quarter; Gardner Minshew replaced starter Jacoby Brissett and led the Cardinals back from a 17-3 deficit.
The New York Giants remain in first place in the NFC East at 4-2-1. The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles are playing on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
Injuries
Cardinals: WR Kendrick Bourne didn’t return after injuring an ankle. … LT Jayden Williams was ruled out with a knee injury.
Cowboys: S Caleb Downs, a rookie first-round pick, was ruled out with a concussion in the second half. … TE Jake Ferguson exited with an ankle injury in the first quarter and didn’t return.
Up next
Cardinals: At Seattle next Sunday.
Cowboys: At Indianapolis next Sunday.
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