Milton Sets Early Pace
The Dallas Cowboys secured a decisive 34-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, August 23, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Joe Milton III was the catalyst for the visiting offense, throwing two touchdown passes in the first half to establish a commanding lead. The Cowboys’ efficient start allowed them to control the tempo early, while the Cardinals struggled to find consistent offensive rhythm in front of a crowd of 62,674.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
Dallas opened the scoring with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Milton to Malik Davis. Shortly after, Jonathan Mingo caught a 53-yard strike from Milton, extending the Cowboys' lead to 14-0. The Cardinals responded in the second quarter with a 38-yard field goal by Chad Ryland. However, the momentum shifted back to Dallas when Milton rushed for a 1-yard touchdown. Ryland added a 31-yard field goal to end the first half, but Brandon Aubrey capped the period with a 50-yard field goal, giving the visitors a 24-6 lead.
In the third quarter, Corey Kiner rushed for 1 yard to give Phoenix a brief spark, cutting the deficit to 24-13. Aubrey then added a 29-yard field goal for Dallas. The final period was defined by Dallas’s running game, as Phil Mafah rushed for 15 yards for the game-sealing touchdown, bringing the final score to 34-13.
The Cardinals failed to score in the fourth quarter, leaving them with 13 total points for the contest.
