In a game that came down to the wire, the Arizona Cardinals emerged victorious over the Dallas Cowboys, thanks in part to Tyler Allgeier's impressive rushing TD.
I'm still grinning from ear to ear after watching the Arizona Cardinals edge out the Dallas Cowboys in a heart-stopping finish. The news that the Cardinals won 33-30 is one I'm thrilled about, especially considering how it all went down.
The Cardinals' Late Rally
The game was neck and neck until the final minutes, with both teams trading blows. But in the end, it was the Cardinals who managed to pull ahead, thanks in large part to Tyler Allgeier's incredible 63-yard rushing TD.
- Allgeier broke multiple tackles on his way to the end zone
- The Cardinals' defense held strong against the Cowboys' offense
- Dak Prescott's late-game heroics weren't enough to secure a win for Dallas
Arizona Cardinals Survive Thrilling Overtime Showdown with Cowboys
Dak Prescott did his best to will his team to victory, but ultimately fell short. He threw for 195 yards and one TD, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Cardinals' late rally.
By the Numbers: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 33 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 30 |
Top 5 by yards
| # | Player | Team | Yards | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dak Prescott | Dallas Cowboys | 215 | 195 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 1 TD |
| 2 | Tyler Allgeier | Arizona Cardinals | 191 | 147 rush yds, 1 TD · 44 rec yds, 1 TD |
| 3 | Gardner Minshew II | Arizona Cardinals | 188 | 188 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT |
| 4 | Michael Wilson | Arizona Cardinals | 128 | 17 rush yds, 0 TD · 111 rec yds, 1 TD |
| 5 | Jacoby Brissett | Arizona Cardinals | 126 | 119 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 7 rush yds, 0 TD |
Best on the night
- Dak Prescott (Dallas Cowboys): 195 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 20 rush yds, 1 TD
- Gardner Minshew II (Arizona Cardinals): 188 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT
- Tyler Allgeier (Arizona Cardinals): 147 rush yds, 1 TD · 44 rec yds, 1 TD
Rough night
- Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals): 1 interception(s) thrown
- Bam Knight (Arizona Cardinals): 1 fumble(s) lost
- Brandon Aubrey (Dallas Cowboys): field goals 3/4
Injuries and absences
- Jon Gaines II (Arizona Cardinals) — Out: Gaines (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
- Walter Nolen III (Arizona Cardinals) — Out: Nolen (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
- Jalen Brooks (Arizona Cardinals) — Injured Reserve: The Cardinals placed Brooks (wrist) on injured reserve Tuesday.
- Tip Reiman (Arizona Cardinals) — Out: Head coach Mike LaFleur stated he's "not too sure" if Reiman (ankle) will play this season, Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site reports.
- James Conner (Arizona Cardinals) — Injured Reserve: When asked Monday if Conner (foot) will play this season, coach Mike LaFleur said "potentially," Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site reports.
- Dee Winters (Dallas Cowboys) — Out: Winters (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
- KaVontae Turpin (Dallas Cowboys) — Out: Turpin (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.
- Jonathan Bullard (Dallas Cowboys) — Injured Reserve: Bullard (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Cowboys on Thursday.
- Marist Liufau (Dallas Cowboys) — Injured Reserve: Liufau (forearm) has been downgraded from questionable to out ahead of Monday night's game against the Eagles.
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The Players Who Made It Happen
I'm still trying to process how Tyler Allgeier managed to break through multiple tackles on his way to that 63-yard rushing TD. The kid's got heart, and it paid off big time for the Cardinals.
I've been following this season closely, and I have to say, these two players are a huge reason why the Cardinals are where they are today. They're the perfect combo, and it shows in their stats.
Here are some numbers that put their performance into perspective:
- Allgeier's 63-yard rushing TD was his longest of the season
- The Cardinals' offense outgained the Cowboys by 100 yards
