Overtime Decider
The decisive moment arrived in the fifth period when Chad Ryland connected on a 42-yard field goal, giving the visiting Arizona Cardinals a 33-30 victory over the host Dallas Cowboys. This kick came immediately after a failed extra point attempt by the Cardinals in regulation, which forced the teams into overtime.
The result leaves both squads with identical 3-5 records following the contest played on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, before a crowd of 90,763 fans.
First Half Momentum
Dallas controlled the early stages of the game, building a 14-0 lead before halftime. James Mitchell recovered a fumble in the first quarter for a seven-point lead, followed by a nine-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to Ryan Flournoy in the second quarter.
Arizona responded late in the half as Chad Ryland kicked a 37-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 14-3 entering the break. The Cowboys extended their advantage in the third quarter when Brandon Aubrey added a 31-yard field goal, putting Dallas up 17-3.
Fourth Quarter Rally
The Cardinals mounted a significant comeback in the final stanza. Tyler Allgeier rushed for a 63-yard touchdown in the third quarter to narrow the gap. In the fourth, Dak Prescott ran for a five-yard score, but Arizona answered with a five-yard pass from Gardner Minshew II to Allgeier.
