Minshew leads Cardinals comeback for 33-30 overtime victory

Gardner Minshew came off the bench to guide Arizona past Dallas 33-30 in overtime on November 1, 2026, helping the Cardinals recover from a 17-3 deficit. The result left both teams at 3-5.

After taking over from Jacoby Brissett with 1:35 left in the third quarter, Minshew directed four consecutive touchdown drives. He connected with Michael Wilson for a 13-yard score with 6 seconds remaining in regulation to level the score at 30-30. Chad Ryland then missed the extra point, his first such miss since 2024.

Both teams failed to score on their opening overtime possessions. Arizona then put together an eight-play, 44-yard drive, setting up Ryland's winning 42-yard field goal. Dallas had extended its lead with Brandon Aubrey's 41-yard field goal with 1:09 remaining in regulation but could not prevent the tying touchdown.

Minshew finished 17-of-23 for 188 yards and three touchdowns as Arizona gained 467 yards to Dallas' 261. Tyler Allgeier rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, adding five receptions for 44 yards and another score. Wilson recorded eight receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown; Trey McBride contributed seven catches for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Arizona lost running backs Jeremiyah Love to an ankle injury and Bam Knight to a concussion, leaving Allgeier as its only healthy available running back. Left tackle Jayden Williams and receivers Kendrick Bourne and Reggie Virgil also were injured.

For Dallas, Dak Prescott completed 19-of-29 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown. Arizona improved its all-time record at AT&T Stadium to 5-0 and has taken nine of its last 10 meetings with the Cowboys.