NFL 2026
Game Recap November 1, 2026 · Touchdown Week Staff

Cardinals Edge Cowboys 33-30 in Week 8

Arizona Cardinals 33, Dallas Cowboys 30 at AT&T Stadium. Gardner Minshew II went 17 of 23 for 188 yards with 3 touchdowns.

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 33-30 on Sunday, November 1 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. The Cowboys are 3-5 and the Cardinals are 3-5.

33-30 Final
Box score, scoring plays & game leaders →

How did the scoring go?

The Cowboys led 7-0 after the first quarter, 14-3 at halftime, and 17-10 after three quarters. The game went to overtime. The Cowboys scored first on a James Mitchell 0-yard fumble recovery with 2:33 left in the first quarter. The final points came on a Chad Ryland 42-yard field goal for the Cardinals in overtime.

Who led the way?

For the Cardinals, Gardner Minshew II went 17 of 23 for 188 yards with 3 touchdowns. Tyler Allgeier had 11 carries for 147 yards and 1 touchdown, and Michael Wilson caught 8 passes for 111 yards with 1 touchdown. For the Cowboys, Dak Prescott went 19 of 29 for 195 yards with 1 touchdown. Javonte Williams had 24 carries for 56 yards, and CeeDee Lamb caught 7 passes for 58 yards.

What do the team stats show?

The Cardinals outgained the Cowboys 467 to 261 in total yards. The Cardinals turned the ball over twice while the Cowboys had no turnovers. On third down, the Cardinals went 8-18 and the Cowboys went 6-16. Time of possession was 33:25 for the Cardinals and 33:42 for the Cowboys.

How did the AI prediction hold up?

Touchdown Week's AI Prediction had the Cowboys winning, with a projected score of Cardinals 20, Cowboys 28 at high confidence. Miss at High confidence. Dallas led 24-10 in the fourth quarter, but Gardner Minshew threw three touchdown passes, the last a 13-yarder to Michael Wilson that tied it at 30, and Chad Ryland won it with a 42-yard field goal in overtime. Tyler Allgeier ran for 147 yards, including a 63-yard touchdown.

Sources

  • ESPN: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys box score

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Published November 1, 2026 Touchdown Week Staff