Chad Ryland Kicks 42-Yard Winner as Cardinals Edge Cowboys 33-30

A Shootout Decided by Kickers

The Arizona Cardinals survived a wild offensive battle, defeating the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game, which featured 63 total points and multiple momentum shifts, was ultimately decided in overtime when kicker Chad Ryland drilled a 42-yard field goal.

First Half: Cowboys Build Early Lead

Dallas opened the scoring in the first quarter with a defensive spark. James Mitchell recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, giving the Cowboys an early 7-0 advantage on the strength of Brandon Aubrey’s extra point. The home team extended its lead in the second quarter when Dak Prescott connected with Ryan Flournoy on a 9-yard pass to make it 14-0.

Arizona finally got on the board before halftime, closing the gap to 14-3 via a 37-yard field goal by Ryland. The Cowboys added to their lead late in the second quarter when Aubrey kicked a 31-yard field goal, sending the teams into halftime with Dallas ahead 17-3.

Second Half: Cardinals Rally Back

The third quarter saw Arizona begin its comeback. Tyler Allgeier broke loose for a massive 63-yard rushing touchdown, cutting the deficit to 17-10 after Ryland’s kick. The Cowboys responded in the fourth quarter with a Prescott rushing touchdown from 5 yards out, restoring their lead to 24-10.

However, Arizona’s offense exploded in the final period. Minshew II led a decisive drive, first finding Tyler Allgeier on a 5-yard pass to make it 24-17, then connecting with Trey McBride on a 14-yard touchdown to bring the score to 24-24.

After Aubrey kicked a 35-yard field goal to give Dallas a brief 27-24 lead, Minshew II struck again, throwing a 13-yard touchdown pass to Michael Wilson. The two-point conversion attempt failed, but the extra point brought the score to 30-30 with time remaining in regulation.

Overtime and Final Stats

With the game tied at 30-30, the contest moved to overtime. Ryland stepped up for Arizona, sinking a 42-yard field goal to secure the 33-30 victory.

Minshew II was instrumental in the win, completing 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns. He also found Michael Wilson eight times for 111 receiving yards. Tyler Allgeier provided a strong ground game with 147 rushing yards on 11 carries and a touchdown.

For Dallas, Prescott threw for 195 yards on 19-of-29 passing with one touchdown. Javonte Williams contributed 56 rushing yards on 24 carries, while CeeDee Lamb led the receiving corps with seven catches for 58 yards.

The loss dropped the Cowboys to a 3-5 record, while the Cardinals improved to 3-5 on the season.

Sources

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