Cardinals Stun Cowboys 33-30 in Overtime
Arizona rallied from a late deficit as Gardner Minshew threw three touchdowns in relief of Jacoby Brissett.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 in overtime, handing Dallas its third loss in a row and dropping its record to 3-5 on the season. Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter and led Arizona on an 80-yard, eight-play final drive without timeouts.
Why it matters
The loss deepens Dallas's early-season struggles and extends its losing streak against Arizona to five games. For Arizona, the comeback win shows the offense can produce late points even after a quarterback change.
Minshew's 188 passing yards and three touchdowns on 17-of-23 attempts anchored the comeback, while Allegeier added 147 rushing yards on 11 carries. Ryland's missed extra point ended a streak of 58 consecutive conversions, and the final availability of players after the game has not been reported.
The players
Arizona Cardinals
The NFL franchise based in Arizona that won the game in overtime and has now beaten Dallas five straight times.
Dallas Cowboys
The NFL franchise based in Dallas that fell to 3-5 on the season after its third straight loss.
Gardner Minshew
The Cardinals quarterback who replaced Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes in the win.
Brandon Aubrey
The Cowboys kicker whose 41-yard field goal with 1:09 left gave Dallas a 30-24 lead before Arizona's comeback.
Chad Ryland
The Cardinals kicker who missed an extra point in regulation but made a 42-yard field goal in overtime to win the game.
The details
Dallas led 30-24 after Brandon Aubrey's 41-yard field goal with 1:09 remaining in regulation. Arizona then drove 80 yards in eight plays without timeouts, capped by a 13-yard Minshew touchdown pass to Michael Wilson, though Ryland's extra-point attempt sailed wide left. Ryland later connected from 42 yards in overtime to decide the game.
Timeline
Arizona's overtime win over Dallas took place in the first week of November, with the game's final result reported on November 1.
Aubrey's go-ahead-range field goal came with 1:09 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Dallas's previous Week 3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens was played October 31 in Rio de Janeiro, where the Ravens kicked a game-winning field goal in the final seven seconds.
Season Trajectory
The loss leaves Dallas at 3-5 and extends its recent skid against Arizona to five consecutive games, a stretch that now shapes how the Cowboys' early season is being judged. Arizona's win keeps it competitive in the NFC race while showing its ability to win close games after an in-game quarterback change.
Fantasy managers who rostered Minshew or Allegeier will see their production shift depending on whether Brissett regains the starting job. The Cowboys' 3-5 record narrows their margin for error in the standings as they continue the season.
The takeaway
Close games often turn on a single drive, and this one showed how an offense that relies on a late touchdown and a clutch kick can overcome a deficit. Readers following the Cowboys should watch how the team responds after a third consecutive loss.
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