Late Surge Decides Close Contest
The New Orleans Saints secured a 27-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The game featured a dramatic finish where the visiting team overcame a late deficit to take the win. With the score tied at 24-24, Daniel Carlson connected on a 53-yard field goal to give the Saints the final edge.
This decisive kick capped a high-scoring affair that saw both teams trade blows throughout the four quarters.
Scoring Timeline
The Cowboys struck first in the opening period when Brandon Aubrey kicked a 49-yard field goal to tie the game at 3-3 after Daniel Carlson’s 38-yard attempt. New Orleans then took the lead on a seven-yard rush by Barion Brown, extending their advantage to 10-3 by halftime.
The second quarter saw Dallas pull within three points on Aubrey’s 51-yard field goal, but Spencer Rattler responded with an eight-yard rushing touchdown to make it 17-6. Aubrey then added a 58-yard field goal to cut the deficit before the break.
In the third quarter, Zamir White rushed for 11 yards to extend the Saints’ lead to 24-9. The fourth quarter brought a surge from Dallas, as Sam Howell found Jordan Hudson for a 26-yard touchdown pass. Howell then completed a 21-yard pass to Mitch Van Vooren and followed it up with a two-point conversion run, tying the game at 24-24.
Carlson’s final field goal provided the winning margin.
