Cowboys Allow 23 Points in Final 15 Minutes to Fall to Cardinals

Dallas, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys lost their home game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, finishing with a score of 33-30. The defeat leaves the Cowboys with a 3-5 record for the season.

The final stretch of the game determined the outcome. The Cowboys defense surrendered 23 points during the fourth quarter and overtime. Arizona ran out the clock in the final seconds to secure the victory after a field goal. The Cardinals had a prior opportunity to win in regulation when they scored a touchdown on the final play. However, Arizona failed to convert the ensuing extra point, which would have given them the lead before overtime.

Tyler Allgeier drove the Arizona offense in the second half. The running back carried the ball 11 times for 147 yards. He also recorded 44 receiving yards. Allgeier broke the game open with a 63-yard touchdown run that initiated the comeback. The Cardinals team totaled 202 rushing yards, averaging 7.5 yards per carry.

Dak Prescott led the Cowboys offense. He threw for 195 yards and one touchdown. Prescott was sacked four times, including during Dallas' only possession in overtime. He also rushed for 20 yards and a touchdown. Javonte Williams carried the ball 24 times for 56 yards. Williams fumbled once, but the team recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. CeeDee Lamb had seven catches for 58 yards. Ryan Flournoy caught the team's only receiving touchdown.

The Cowboys defense forced a quarterback change late in the third quarter. Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett. Minshew led Arizona back from a 17-3 deficit. Quinnen Williams recorded two sacks for Dallas. The Cowboys had not trailed before the final play of regulation. This loss marks the fifth consecutive time Arizona has beaten Dallas. The Cardinals have also won five straight games at AT&T Stadium.

Injuries affected both rosters. Dallas safety Caleb Downs left the game in the second half with a concussion. Tight end Jake Ferguson exited in the first quarter with an ankle injury. For Arizona, wide receiver Kendrick Bourne suffered an ankle injury, and left tackle Jayden Williams was ruled out with a knee issue.

The New York Giants currently lead the NFC East with a 4-2-1 record. The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles played on Sunday Night Football. The Cowboys will play at Indianapolis next Sunday. The Cardinals will travel to Seattle.