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Cardinals Rally Late to Edge Cowboys 33-30 in Overtime Thriller

Gardner Minshew II and Tyler Allgeier led a fourth-quarter surge for the visitors, who secured a 33-30 win over Dallas in overtime at AT&T Stadium.

Jules Lowery· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 2, 20262 min read

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A Deficit Turned into a Victory

The Arizona Cardinals overcame a seven-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 on Sunday at AT&T Stadium. The visitors, who trailed 24-17 with under ten minutes remaining, mounted a decisive offensive push that forced overtime and ultimately secured the win. This result leaves both teams with identical 3-5 records, capping a high-scoring affair attended by 90,763 fans in Arlington.

Prescott Leads Early, Minshew Answers

Dallas took an early lead, with Dak Prescott throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Flournoy in the second quarter. Prescott finished the game with 195 passing yards on 19 of 29 attempts and one touchdown. The Cowboys also relied on Brandon Aubrey, who made three field goals of 31, 35, and 41 yards to keep Dallas within striking distance.

Javonte Williams carried the ball 24 times for 56 yards, while CeeDee Lamb caught seven passes for 58 yards.

The Fourth-Quarter Surge

The momentum shifted dramatically in the fourth period. Gardner Minshew II, who completed 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns, orchestrated the Cardinals' comeback. Tyler Allgeier was the engine of the rush, accumulating 147 yards on 11 carries, including a 63-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that narrowed the gap.

In the final minutes, Minshew connected with Trey McBride on a 14-yard pass and Michael Wilson on a 13-yard touchdown reception. Although the extra-point kick failed, the tie at 30-30 sent the game into overtime.

Overtime Decider

The overtime period was brief. Chad Ryland kicked a 42-yard field goal to give the Cardinals the 33-30 victory. Ryland also made a 37-yard field goal in the second quarter.

Michael Wilson finished with 111 receiving yards on eight catches. The game featured a back-and-forth scoring sequence, with the Cowboys adding points in every quarter except overtime, while the Cardinals scored 20 points in the fourth period alone. The final whistle confirmed the Cardinals' resilience in a tightly contested matchup.

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Jules Lowery· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Jules Lowery covers College Station high school and area college sports.

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