Cardinals rally to OT win over Cowboys

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 in overtime on Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The victory marked a significant comeback for Arizona, which trailed for much of the contest before securing a win in NFL Week 8.

Minshew leads late surge

Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur benched starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter, replacing him with Gardner Minshew. The substitution sparked a rally that included touchdowns on four straight possessions to end regulation, evening the score and forcing an extra frame. Minshew completed 73.9% of his passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns, posting a 137.3 passer rating during his limited time on the field.

Running back Tyler Allgeier provided substantial support, rushing for 147 yards on 11 carries. Of those yards, 143 came in the second half, averaging 13.4 yards per attempt. The Cardinals' offensive surge overcame a Cowboys defense that had recorded two takeaways and five sacks earlier in the game.

Overtime finish

Chad Ryland kicked the winning field goal in overtime to seal the 33-30 victory. The result extends Arizona's dominance in recent matchups, as the Cardinals now own a 1-9 record against Dallas in their last 10 meetings. For the Cowboys, the loss prevented them from reaching a .500 record, ending their bid for a winning streak in the 2026 season.

Defensive end Quinnen Williams recorded two sacks in the loss, bringing his season total to a team-high five. This marked his third consecutive game with a sack, his longest streak since the 2022 season. The Cowboys' offense featured a balanced attack, running the ball 39 times for 93 yards, but could not prevent the late-game collapse.