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Ryland’s 42-Yard Kick Lifts Cardinals Past Cowboys in OT Thriller

Chad Ryland kicked a 42-yard field goal in overtime to give the Arizona Cardinals a 33-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday.

Lena Quill· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 2, 20262 min read

NFLFinal / OT
Arizona Cardinals33
Dallas Cowboys30

November 1, 2026

Overtime Decider

The Arizona Cardinals secured a narrow 33-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 1, 2026, thanks to a clutch 42-yard field goal by Chad Ryland in overtime. The win improved both teams' records to 3-5, as the visitors held off a determined Cowboys squad at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, before a crowd of 90,763.

Dallas took an early lead, scoring first when James Mitchell recovered a fumble for a touchdown and Brandon Aubrey converted the extra point, making it 7-0.

The Cowboys extended their advantage in the second quarter when Dak Prescott connected with Ryan Flournoy on a 9-yard pass, pushing the score to 14-0 before Ryland kicked a 37-yard field goal to put the Cardinals on the board at 14-3.

Fourth Quarter Rally

The third quarter saw Brandon Aubrey add a 31-yard field goal for Dallas, while Tyler Allgeier broke away for a 63-yard rushing touchdown for Arizona, narrowing the deficit to 17-10. The fourth quarter proved pivotal. Prescott rushed for a 5-yard touchdown to make it 24-10, but the Cardinals responded swiftly.

Gardner Minshew II orchestrated a comeback, throwing a 5-yard pass to Allgeier and later a 14-yard strike to Trey McBride. After Aubrey kicked a 35-yard field goal to make it 27-17, Minshew found Michael Wilson on a 13-yard pass to tie the game at 27-24. However, Dallas regained the lead with another Aubrey field goal, this one from 41 yards out, making it 30-27.

With time winding down, Minshew connected with Wilson again on a 13-yard touchdown pass to tie the game at 30-30. The extra point attempt failed, leaving the score tied and forcing overtime. In the extra period, Ryland delivered the decisive blow with his 42-yard kick, securing the 33-30 win for Arizona.

Statistical Standouts

Gardner Minshew II was instrumental in the Cardinals' comeback, completing 17 of 23 passes for 188 yards and three touchdowns. Tyler Allgeier dominated on the ground with 147 rushing yards on 11 carries, including two touchdowns. Michael Wilson led the receiving corps with eight catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.

For Dallas, Dak Prescott finished 19 of 29 passing for 195 yards and one touchdown. Javonte Williams contributed 56 rushing yards on 24 carries, while CeeDee Lamb led the receiving group with seven receptions for 58 yards.

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Lena Quill· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Lena Quill covers Queen Creek high school and area college sports.

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