Cardinals vs. Cowboys: Arizona Wins 33-30 in Overtime
Quick answer
Arizona beat Dallas 33-30 in overtime on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. The Cowboys led 24-10 early in the fourth quarter, but the Cardinals scored 20 points in the period and tied it 30-30 on G. Minshew's 13-yard touchdown pass to M. Wilson with 10 seconds left. C. Ryland kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime to win it.
Key facts
- Final score: Arizona 33, Dallas 30 in overtime (Dallas was the home team).
- Dallas led 24-10 early in the fourth quarter. Arizona scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to Dallas' 13.
- Arizona outgained Dallas 467 yards to 261 and ran for 202 yards, including a 63-yard touchdown run by T. Allgeier.
- G. Minshew threw all three Arizona touchdown passes, to T. Allgeier, T. McBride and M. Wilson.
- Dallas scored first when a goal-line fumble by J. Williams was recovered in the end zone by J. Mitchell for a touchdown.
- Arizona turned the ball over twice (one interception, one lost fumble), and Dallas had no turnovers. Arizona was flagged nine times for 77 yards.
- Records by the standings data we checked: both teams are 3-5.
How the game unfolded
Dallas jumped ahead 7-0 in the first quarter when J. Williams fumbled at the goal line, forced by B. Baker, and J. Mitchell recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. D. Prescott then threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to R. Flournoy to make it 14-0. C. Ryland kicked a 37-yard field goal for Arizona with 1:17 left in the half.
B. Aubrey's 31-yard field goal made it 17-3 in the third quarter, and then Allgeier broke a 63-yard touchdown run to cut it to 17-10. Prescott ran in from 5 yards out to start the fourth quarter and put Dallas ahead 24-10.
Arizona came back from there. Minshew hit Allgeier for a 5-yard touchdown, upheld after a replay review, to make it 24-17. Aubrey's 35-yard field goal made it 27-17, but Minshew threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to McBride to make it 27-24. Aubrey kicked a 41-yard field goal with 1:14 left for a 30-24 Dallas lead. Minshew then found Wilson for a 13-yard touchdown with 10 seconds left to tie it at 30-30, even though the extra point was no good. Ryland's 42-yard field goal won it in overtime.
Why Arizona won
The box score shows a large yardage gap. Arizona gained 467 yards to Dallas' 261 and averaged 7.5 yards per carry, while Dallas averaged 2.4. Dallas ran 39 times for 93 yards and was sacked four times. Arizona also took five sacks and turned the ball over twice, which is part of why Dallas stayed in front for most of the game. Dallas missed one of its four field goal tries and was flagged seven times.
Scoring plays
| Quarter and clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2:40 | Dallas | J. Mitchell recovers J. Williams' fumble in the end zone (kick good) | DAL 7, ARI 0 |
| Q2 5:22 | Dallas | D. Prescott 9-yard pass to R. Flournoy (kick good) | DAL 14, ARI 0 |
| Q2 1:17 | Arizona | C. Ryland 37-yard field goal | DAL 14, ARI 3 |
| Q3 6:40 | Dallas | B. Aubrey 31-yard field goal | DAL 17, ARI 3 |
| Q3 1:10 | Arizona | T. Allgeier 63-yard run (kick good) | DAL 17, ARI 10 |
| Q4 14:26 | Dallas | Prescott 5-yard run (kick good) | DAL 24, ARI 10 |
| Q4 10:52 | Arizona | G. Minshew 5-yard pass to Allgeier (kick good), upheld on replay review | DAL 24, ARI 17 |
| Q4 3:58 | Dallas | Aubrey 35-yard field goal | DAL 27, ARI 17 |
| Q4 2:16 | Arizona | Minshew 14-yard pass to T. McBride (kick good) | DAL 27, ARI 24 |
| Q4 1:14 | Dallas | Aubrey 41-yard field goal | DAL 30, ARI 24 |
| Q4 0:10 | Arizona | Minshew 13-yard pass to M. Wilson (extra point no good) | 30-30 |
| Overtime | Arizona | Ryland 42-yard field goal | ARI 33, DAL 30 |
Team stats
| Stat | Arizona | Dallas |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 467 | 261 |
| Rushing | 202 yards on 27 carries | 93 yards on 39 carries |
| Passing | 27-of-46, 307 yards | 19-of-29, 195 yards |
| Passing touchdowns | 3 | 1 |
| Sacks taken | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| First downs | 24 | 19 |
| Penalties | 9 for 77 yards | 7 for 45 yards |
| Field goals | 2-of-2 | 3-of-4 |
| Time of possession | 33:25 | 33:42 |
Who coaches these teams?
Arizona's head coach is Mike LaFleur, who was hired on Feb. 1, 2026, after the Cardinals fired Jonathan Gannon in January, according to ESPN. Dallas' head coach is Brian Schottenheimer, who was hired in January 2025. Mike Tomlin stepped down as Pittsburgh's head coach on Jan. 13, 2026, according to ESPN. He is not the Cardinals' coach.
What's next
Arizona is scheduled to play at Seattle on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 4:25 p.m. ET, then host the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 15 at 4:05 p.m. ET.
Dallas is scheduled to play at Indianapolis on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. ET, then host San Francisco on Nov. 15 at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Kickoff times come from the schedule data we checked on Nov. 2 and can change.
What we could not confirm
- Full names and positions for players listed by initial in the data feed.
- Why Minshew, rather than another quarterback, started for Arizona. The feed lists the passer but not the reason.
- Updated playoff seeding. We confirmed only the records listed above.
- Any injuries during the game. The feed does not report them.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cardinals vs. Cowboys?
Arizona won 33-30 in overtime on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
How did Arizona come back?
Dallas led 24-10 early in the fourth quarter. Arizona scored 20 points in the fourth quarter, tied it 30-30 on a touchdown with 10 seconds left, and won on a 42-yard field goal in overtime.
Who kicked the game-winning field goal?
Arizona's C. Ryland kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime.
Who is the Cardinals head coach?
Mike LaFleur, who was hired on Feb. 1, 2026, according to ESPN.
Is Mike Tomlin the Cardinals coach?
No. ESPN reports that Tomlin stepped down as Pittsburgh's head coach on Jan. 13, 2026, and that Arizona hired Mike LaFleur.
What is Dallas' record?
By the standings data we checked, the Cowboys are 3-5. The Cardinals are also 3-5.
Sources
- Sportradar NFL data feed: final score, team stats and play-by-play, retrieved Nov. 2, 2026
- ESPN: NFL head coach hirings and firings (Cardinals hire Mike LaFleur)
- ESPN: NFL head coach jobs (Tomlin stepped down Jan. 13, 2026)