The Cowboys fell 33-30 in overtime to the Cardinals after a fourth‑quarter collapse, leaving the season as the biggest loser. The article names four Losers – a sputtering running game (Javonte Williams 56 yards on 24 carries), a busted defense against backup RB Tyler Allgeier’s 128 yards on six carries, a costly rough‑the‑passer penalty by Rashan Gary, and head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s overly conservative play‑calling. The lone Winner is rookie tight end James Mitchell, who recovered a Budda Baker fumble for a TD. Key takeaways: missed opportunities, missed field goal by Chad Ryland, and a missed chance to seal the win.
Jerry Jones can't keep defending Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer after the loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Jerry Jones erupts in a private suite after the Dallas Cowboys squander a 14‑point fourth‑quarter lead and fall to a 33‑30 overtime defeat by the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The owner is heard shouting a profane expletive on video and later describes the loss as “bewildering” and an “indictment of the whole show.” Despite the collapse, Jones says it’s premature to consider a coaching shake‑up. The loss drops Dallas to 3‑5 on the season.
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love returns in Week 8 against the Dallas Cowboys, only to leave the field with an ankle injury just before halftime. Frustrated, Love removes and slams his helmet on camera, prompting a potential five‑figure fine of $14,926 under the NFL’s 2026 unsportsmanlike conduct policy. The incident follows a modest 23 yards on nine carries and highlights the Cardinals’ broader rushing woes—they rank 23rd league‑wide and rely heavily on Love’s explosive play. Coach Mike LaFleur now faces a decision on placing the third‑overall pick on injured reserve as the team struggles without his dynamic skill set.
After a humiliating 17-3 collapse to lose to the Arizona Cardinals, the Dallas Cowboys fall to 3-5 and sparks a coaching‑fire debate. Owner Jerry Jones publicly rejects the notion of a change, saying a staff shake‑up “is not in my mind at this time.” The article notes the Cowboys haven’t fired a head coach since Wade Phillips in 2010, highlights recent defensive tweaks with Mike Pettine assisting Christian Parker, and questions what further help Schottenheimer might need as the season hangs in the balance.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones discussed head coach Brian Schottenheimer's job security following the team's 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
In Week 8, the Arizona Cardinals edged the Dallas Cowboys in overtime after kicker Chad Ryland missed a crucial extra point that sent the game to extra time. Ryland then redeemed himself by nailing the game-winning field goal. Backup quarterback Gardner Minshew, who entered in the third quarter, sparked the comeback with 188 passing yards and four touchdown passes, leading the Cardinals to a 3‑4 record. The win fuels the debate over whether Minshew will claim the starting job over Jacoby Brissett amid a competitive NFC West.
The Dallas Cowboys squander a 14‑point lead and fall 31‑30 to the Arizona Cardinals after a late quarterback swap brings former Eagles backup Gardner Minshew into the game. Minshew throws for 188 yards and three touchdowns, while a missed extra point by Chad Ryland forces overtime, where the Cardinals clinch the win. The loss drops the Cowboys to 3‑5 in the NFC East, keeping the Philadelphia Eagles alive in the division race ahead of their Sunday Night matchup with Washington.
The Cowboys need to add an impact edge rusher before the NFL trade deadline
With the Cardinals down 17-3 late in the third quarter, they bench starter Jacoby Brissett and insert Gardner Minshew II, sparking a dramatic turnaround. Minshew throws for 188 yards and three touchdowns in just under two quarters, leading Arizona to a 33-30 overtime victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Brissett finished with 119 yards, 10 of 23 passes and an interception, ending his Cardinals tenure at 3-16, the worst win rate for any starter with ten+ starts. The win lifts the Cardinals to 3-5 and revives hope for a revitalized offense.
The Dallas Cowboys somehow gave up a big lead, letting the Arizona Cardinals storm back for an ovetime upset.
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a shocking 28‑21 defeat to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 1, 2026, turning a 14‑0 lead into one of their most disastrous losses this season. After a strong start—forcing an early punt, a defensive interception by Shemar James and a one‑handed touchdown catch by Ryan Flournoy that put Dallas up 14‑0—the Cardinals rallied, exploiting a costly fourth‑down gamble by Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer and later scoring 21 unanswered points. The loss dropped the Cowboys to 3‑5, casting doubt on their trade‑deadline ambitions. Key moments include Prescott’s failed fourth‑down attempt, a tipped pass interception, and a late‑game fumble by DeMarvion Overshown.
The Dallas Cowboys lose rookie safety Caleb Downs to a concussion during the second half of their overtime thriller against the Arizona Cardinals, falling 33‑30 on November 1, 2026. Downs, who had recorded four tackles before exiting, was ruled out after walking off with trainers. The Cardinals rallied late, with Gardner Minshew connecting on a 13‑yard TD pass to Michael Wilson and a missed extra point sending the game to overtime. Dallas, already missing wideout George Pickens, struggled defensively, allowing 430 yards as Arizona scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to erase a 27‑17 lead.
Rookie Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love suffers another right‑ankle injury in the first quarter of the Week 8 game against Dallas, exiting after nine carries for 23 yards. Former NFL team physician Dr. David J. Chao, after reviewing the play video, flags a high‑ankle mechanism identical to the preseason issue, warning that a return will be difficult. Love, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 draft and the league’s highest‑paid RB on a four‑year, $53.02 million deal, has now missed three games and his availability remains uncertain as Arizona fights for offensive momentum.
During the Cowboys' Week 8 loss to the Cardinals on Nov. 1, 2026, FOX analyst Greg Olsen sparked backlash when he claimed Dallas QB Dak Prescott "gave himself up" after being tackled by Zaven Collins. Viewers on X highlighted the mistake, noting the difference between a quarterback surrendering and being forced down. The criticism grew as fans recalled Olsen's earlier error confusing a hook‑and‑ladder with a flea‑flicker in the Falcons‑49ers game on Oct. 25. The article details the fan outrage and questions Olsen's analytical credibility.
In Week 8, Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon benches starter Jacoby Brissett with 1:35 left in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. Brissett finished 10‑of‑23 for 119 yards, one interception and no red‑zone scores as Arizona trailed 17‑3. Veteran backup Gardner Minshew II then entered, hitting Devin Duvernay and sparking a 63‑yard Tyler Allgeier touchdown run. The move puts Brissett’s role as the Cardinals’ QB1 in doubt as the team, now 2‑5, seeks a more dynamic offense.
In Week 8’s Cardinals‑Cowboys clash, tight end Trey McBride heckles rookie cornerback Caleb Downs after a contested catch, shouting “You a first‑rounder for what?” The Cardinals, trailing into the fourth quarter, bench QB Jacoby Brissett for Gardner Minshew, sparking a quick TD. With Arizona now 2‑4, trade chatter erupts around DE Josh Sweat, as insiders Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport suggest the team may finally listen to offers. The Cowboys, fresh from the game, could be among the suitors.
In Week 8, the Arizona Cardinals bench struggling quarterback Jacoby Brissett for Gardner Minshew midway through the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. Brissett finished with 119 yards, one interception and a 43.4% completion rate as the Cardinals trailed 17-10. Minshew, making his first season appearance since 2025-26, sparked a comeback with a 63-yard run by Tyler Allegier for the first touchdown and later threw a second TD pass to Allegier, putting Arizona ahead 24-17 early in the fourth. The coaching staff now faces a decision on the starting QB moving forward.
It has been a season to forget so far for the Arizona Cardinals, and they made a quarterback change Sunday during the second half of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys with the hope of sparking some momentum.
The Cardinals trailed the Cowboys 17-3 late in the third quarter when the change was made.
The Cardinals saw several key offensive playmakers go down at the end of the first half against Dallas.
The Arizona Cardinals fall behind 14-3 at halftime against the Dallas Cowboys as rookie running back Jeremiyah Love sustains another ankle injury. At 21, the No. 4 overall pick is listed as questionable after leaving the field on his own, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss and NFL reporter Ed Werder. Love, who has missed two games this season, posted 23 yards on nine carries before exiting. With his ankle likely re‑aggravated, the Cardinals will split carries between Zonovan Knight and Tyler Allgeier while evaluating his health. Love has totaled 268 rushing yards, one rushing TD, and 11 receptions for 36 yards in six games.
Josh Sweat arrived at AT&T Stadium on Sunday in Cardinals red, prompting speculation that the Dallas Cowboys are eyeing the former Eagles OLB. Adam Schefter flagged Dallas as the team to watch during the Cowboys‑Arizona matchup, with the Cowboys familiar with Sweat from his 2018‑24 Eagles stint. The Cardinals seek a second‑round pick for Sweat, who wants a new deal after a four‑year, $76 million contract leaves his final two years non‑guaranteed. After a 12‑sack rookie season, he logged just two sacks in seven games, and the trade deadline looms on Nov. 10.
Jeremiyah Love slammed his helmet, as injury issues have been a frustrating obstacle for the rookie this season.
The Dallas Cowboys host the Arizona Cardinals at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 1, a matchup that puts linebacker Josh Sweat in the spotlight. ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes multiple teams, including Dallas, are eyeing a trade for Sweat ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline. Sweat, coming off a 16‑tackle, 2‑sack stretch with the Cardinals, recorded a strip‑sack against Matthew Stafford and previously posted a career‑high 12 sacks in 2025. The Cowboys, now 3‑4, have bolstered their pass rush with Rashan Gary and rookie edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, while the Cardinals sit 2‑5 after a recent loss to Denver. The game offers Dallas a live look at Sweat’s impact before any deal materializes.