Arlington, TX — The Arizona Cardinals refused to surrender, overcoming a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter before Chad Ryland delivered the decisive kick in overtime to complete a dramatic 33-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
Ryland connected on a 42-yard field goal in overtime, redeeming himself after missing an extra point with six seconds remaining in regulation that could have given Arizona the victory without needing an extra period.
The Cardinals improved to 3-5, while Dallas dropped to 3-5 after letting a game slip away despite controlling much of the afternoon.
Arizona also continued its remarkable success in Dallas, winning its fifth consecutive game against the Cowboys and maintaining a perfect 5-0 record at AT&T Stadium since the facility opened in 2009.
The comeback was fueled by running back Tyler Allgeier, who delivered the most productive performance of his career. Allgeier finished with 191 yards from scrimmage, including 147 rushing yards and 44 receiving yards, while scoring twice.
His biggest contributions came after halftime.
Allgeier broke loose for a career-long 63-yard touchdown run, giving the Cardinals an offensive spark and shifting momentum. He followed that explosive play with a 50-yard run that helped set up his second touchdown, a five-yard reception.
Arizona’s offense received another boost when quarterback Gardner Minshew replaced an ineffective Jacoby Brissett during the third quarter.
Minshew completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns, providing the leadership Arizona needed to mount its comeback.
Dallas appeared to have the game under control early in the fourth quarter, holding a 30-16 advantage. The Cowboys’ defense had limited Arizona for much of the afternoon, but the Cardinals found another gear during the final minutes.
With 1:05 remaining and no timeouts available, Minshew took over and directed an 80-yard scoring drive in just 63 seconds.
He connected with Allgeier for 14 yards before finding Michael Wilson for a 21-yard gain. Another 27-yard completion to Wilson moved Arizona inside the red zone.
Minshew then located Wilson in the back of the end zone for a 13-yard touchdown, bringing the Cardinals within striking distance.
Ryland’s extra-point attempt sailed wide left, leaving the game tied at 30-30 and forcing overtime.
Despite the missed kick, Arizona maintained its composure.
Both teams went three-and-out on their opening overtime possessions before Wilson came up with another important reception. His 17-yard catch moved the Cardinals across midfield, and Allgeier followed with an 11-yard run to put the offense in field-goal range.
Ryland then stepped forward and converted the 42-yard attempt, sending Arizona home with an improbable victory.
Wilson was another major contributor, finishing with eight receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown. He was especially productive in the fourth quarter, recording five catches for 77 yards as Arizona mounted its late rally.
Tight end Trey McBride continued his outstanding consistency, finishing with seven receptions for 72 yards. The performance extended his streak to 10 consecutive games with at least seven catches, the third-longest such streak in NFL history.
For Dallas, quarterback Dak Prescott threw a touchdown pass and added a rushing touchdown, but the Cowboys struggled to maintain their offensive rhythm when the game was on the line.
Dallas finished with only 261 total yards compared with Arizona’s 467. The Cowboys also averaged just 2.4 yards per rushing attempt, a significant drop after producing 204 rushing yards the previous week.
The Cowboys had several opportunities to put the game away but could not generate enough offense during the closing stages.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged the team’s inability to finish, emphasizing that all three phases must execute when the opportunity to secure a victory presents itself.
Prescott described the defeat as one of the most disappointing games he had experienced, particularly considering how much control Dallas appeared to have before Arizona’s fourth-quarter surge.
Arizona also overcame significant personnel challenges. Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love exited with another ankle injury, while Bam Knight was ruled out with a concussion after losing a fumble following a hit from DeMarvion Overshown.
The Cardinals were also without receivers Kendrick Bourne and Reggie Virgil, forcing Wilson and the remaining offensive players to take on additional responsibilities.
Despite the injuries and the missed extra point, Arizona found a way to finish.
The victory was a significant display of resilience for a Cardinals team that appeared headed toward another difficult afternoon before Allgeier, Minshew and Wilson helped turn the contest around.
For Dallas, the loss was another painful reminder that controlling a game for three quarters means little without finishing the job.
INJURY REPORT
Arizona lost wide receiver Kendrick Bourne to an ankle injury, while left tackle Jayden Williams was ruled out with a knee injury. Love and Knight also left the contest.
Dallas rookie safety Caleb Downs exited with a concussion in the second half. Tight end Jake Ferguson suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter and did not return.
WHAT’S NEXT:
The Cardinals travel to Seattle next Sunday to face the Seahawks, while the Cowboys head to Indianapolis for a matchup with the Colts.
