Ryland’s Overtime Kick Lifts Cardinals Past Cowboys 33-30

A Decisive Kick in Overtime

The Arizona Cardinals secured a hard-fought 33-30 victory against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 1, 2026, thanks to a clutch performance by kicker Chad Ryland. The game remained tightly contested through regulation, ending in a 30-30 tie after Gardner Minshew II connected with Michael Wilson for a touchdown that failed to convert the extra point.

In overtime, Ryland drilled a 42-yard field goal to break the deadlock and seal the win for the visiting Cardinals.

A Back-and-Forth Battle

Dallas took an early lead in the first quarter when James Mitchell recovered a fumble, setting up Brandon Aubrey’s kick for a 7-0 advantage. The Cowboys extended their lead in the second quarter as Dak Prescott threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Flournoy, pushing the score to 14-0 before Ryland kicked a 37-yard field goal to make it 14-3 at halftime.

The third quarter saw Arizona begin its comeback. Tyler Allgeier rushed for 63 yards to score a touchdown, narrowing the gap to 17-10. However, Brandon Aubrey added a 31-yard field goal before the period ended, leaving Dallas ahead 17-13.

Fourth Quarter Rally

The fourth quarter was a flurry of scoring. Dak Prescott rushed for a 5-yard touchdown to extend Dallas’s lead to 24-10. The Cardinals responded immediately, with Minshew II finding Tyler Allgeier on a 5-yard pass to make it 24-17. Aubrey kicked another field goal, bringing the score to 27-17, but Arizona refused to yield.

Minshew II threw touchdown passes to Trey McBride and Michael Wilson, tying the game at 30-30 late in regulation. The extra point attempt following Wilson’s catch failed, forcing overtime.

Statistical Highlights

Dak Prescott completed 19 of 29 passes for 195 yards and one touchdown for Dallas. Javonte Williams carried the ball 24 times for 56 yards, while CeeDee Lamb caught seven passes for 58 yards. On the other side, Gardner Minshew II was efficient, throwing for 188 yards and three touchdowns on 17-of-23 passing.

Tyler Allgeier dominated with 147 rushing yards on 11 carries, including a touchdown, and Michael Wilson led all receivers with eight catches for 111 yards and a score.

The game drew an attendance of 90,763 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. With this result, both teams improved to 3-5 on the season.

Sources

ESPN