In a thrilling showdown at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals edged the Dallas Cowboys 33‑30 in overtime, delivering a dramatic finish that will be remembered by fans of both teams.
Late‑game heroics set the stage
Arizona trailed by two touchdowns early in the fourth quarter, but a 63‑yard touchdown run by running back Tyler Allgeier – the longest of his career – sparked a comeback. Allgeier followed that with a 5‑yard receiving touchdown, finishing the half with 191 total scrimmage yards (147 rushing, 44 receiving), most of which came after the break.
The Cowboys, who had dominated for most of the game, saw their defense, the best they had shown all season, falter in the final 16 minutes. With six seconds left in regulation, the Cardinals tied the game at 30‑all when Gardner Minshew connected with Michael Wilson on a 13‑yard touchdown pass.
Missed PAT and overtime drama
Chad Ryland attempted the extra point that would have won the game, but his kick went wide left. The miss forced the contest into overtime, marking the Cardinals as only the third team since 2000 to miss a go‑ahead PAT in the final ten seconds of regulation.
In overtime, both defenses forced three‑and‑outs. Arizona then drove into field‑goal range, aided by a 17‑yard catch by Wilson that moved the ball past midfield and an 11‑yard run by Allgeier. Ryland calmly converted a 42‑yard field goal, securing the win.
Key player notes and injuries
Allgeier was the lone running back available after rookie No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love left the game with an ankle injury. Love had missed the prior two contests with the same issue. The Cardinals also lost wide receiver Kendrick Bourne to an ankle injury and left tackle Jayden Williams to a knee problem.
Dallas suffered its own setbacks. Rookie safety Caleb Downs, a first‑round pick, exited with a concussion in the second half. Tight end Jake Ferguson left early with an ankle injury and did not return. Quarterback Dak Prescott threw a touchdown pass and added a rushing score, but the Cowboys were outgained 467‑261 and averaged just 2.4 yards per carry.
What this win means for both teams
The victory marks the Cardinals’ fifth consecutive win over the Cowboys and improves their record at AT&T Stadium to an unbeaten 5‑0. For Dallas, the loss drops them to 3‑5 overall and underscores lingering defensive concerns that have plagued the season.
Looking ahead, Arizona travels to Seattle next Sunday, while the Cowboys head to Indianapolis for their next matchup.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
