Final/OT2026 Week 8

AT&T Stadium, DallasSun, Nov 1, 2026, 1:00 PM ET

Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys Match Player Stats: Week 8, 2026

Q: Who won the 2026 Cardinals vs Cowboys Week 8 game?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 33–30 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The game was played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on November 1, 2026. See the Cardinals' 2026 schedule.

Q: What was the final score of Cardinals vs Cowboys?

The final score was Cardinals 33, Cowboys 30 in overtime. The Cowboys led 14–3 at halftime, and the second half went Cardinals 27, Cowboys 16 before overtime.

Q: What happened in the Cardinals vs Cowboys game?

Arizona trailed 14–3 at halftime, regulation ended 30–30, and the Cardinals won it 33–30 in overtime. The Cardinals finished with a 467–261 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Tyler Allgeier led all players with 5 catches for 44 yards and a touchdown, plus 11 carries for 147 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Cardinals committed 2 turnovers, the Cowboys none.

Q: What was the game-winning score in Cardinals vs Cowboys?

Chad Ryland's 42-yard field goal with 2:53 left in the overtime gave the Cardinals a 33–30 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Q: Who scored the most fantasy points in Cardinals vs Cowboys?

Tyler Allgeier led the game with 36.1 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 8, on 5 catches for 44 yards and a touchdown, plus 11 carries for 147 rushing yards and a touchdown. Michael Wilson was next with 26.8 (WR4). See Tyler Allgeier's 2026 game log.

Q: Who led Cardinals vs Cowboys in passing, rushing and receiving?

Dak Prescott (DAL) led all passers with 19 of 29 for 195 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Allgeier (ARI) led in rushing with 11 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. Michael Wilson (ARI) led in receiving with 8 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.

Q: How many fantasy points did Tyler Allgeier score against the Cowboys?

Tyler Allgeier scored 36.1 points in PPR leagues, 33.6 in half-PPR and 31.1 in standard scoring against the Cowboys in Week 8 of the 2026 season, on 5 catches for 44 yards and a touchdown, plus 11 carries for 147 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 41% of his team's carries.

Q: Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Cowboys?

Tyler Allgeier outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 36.1 PPR points on 15.5 xFP (+20.6). Javonte Williams fell furthest short, with 6.7 points on 18.6 xFP (−11.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Q: How did the Cardinals come back to beat the Cowboys?

The Cardinals' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Chad Ryland's 42-yard field goal in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game. Chad Ryland's 42-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Q: What is the all-time Cardinals vs Cowboys record?

The Cowboys lead the all-time series 56–37–1 across 94 meetings since 1960, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

Week 8 · November 1, 2026 · Cardinals 33, Cowboys 30 (OT)

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Cardinals	0	3	7	20	3	33
Cowboys	7	7	3	13	0	30

Arizona Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys match player stats from Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. The Cardinals defeated the Cowboys 33–30 in overtime on November 1, 2026.

ARI 33DAL 30 Final/OT

Passing leader
Dak Prescott
DAL · QB
19.8PPR pts
19/29, 195 YDS, 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD
Top fantasy scorer
Tyler Allgeier
ARI · RB
36.1PPR pts
11 ATT, 147 YDS, 1 TD, 5 REC, 44 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Cowboys leader
Ryan Flournoy
DAL · WR
13.1PPR pts
3 REC, 38 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
James Mitchell
DAL · TE
1 TD, 1 TKL

Cardinals 33, Cowboys 30: Arizona wins it in overtime

The Cowboys went 6-for-16 on third down, while the Cardinals kept the ball for 33:25.

Key advantages

+2.4 yards/play ARI 6.0 · DAL 3.6
+206 total yards ARI 467 · DAL 261
+6% third-down rate ARI 44% · DAL 38%

Watch on YouTube: Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys Highlights | NFL 2026 Season Week 8

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Cardinals vs Cowboys Team Stats

Why the Cardinals Won

Arizona won the efficiency and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Cardinals vs Cowboys
Cardinals	Stat	Cowboys
6.0	Yards per play	3.6

467	Total yards	261

44%	Third-down conversion	38%

Other team stats
78	Plays	72

2	Turnovers	0

33:25	Time of possession	33:42

Scoring Summary

The Cardinals scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Cowboys scored three touchdowns and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Cardinals vs Cowboys
Time	Team	Play	ARI	DAL
1st quarter
2:33	DAL	James Mitchell fumble recovery TD Takes leadBrandon Aubrey XP	0	7
2nd quarter
5:16	DAL	Dak Prescott → Ryan Flournoy, 9-yard TD Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP	0	14
1:13	ARI	Chad Ryland 37-yard FG	3	14
3rd quarter
6:37	DAL	Brandon Aubrey 31-yard FG Extends lead	3	17
0:57	ARI	Tyler Allgeier 63-yard TD runChad Ryland XP	10	17
4th quarter
14:20	DAL	Dak Prescott 5-yard TD run Extends leadBrandon Aubrey XP	10	24
10:47	ARI	Gardner Minshew II → Tyler Allgeier, 5-yard TDChad Ryland XP	17	24
3:54	DAL	Brandon Aubrey 35-yard FG Extends lead	17	27
2:11	ARI	Gardner Minshew II → Trey McBride, 14-yard TDChad Ryland XP	24	27
1:09	DAL	Brandon Aubrey 41-yard FG Extends lead	24	30
0:06	ARI	Gardner Minshew II → Michael Wilson, 13-yard TD Ties gameXP missed	30	30
Overtime
2:53	ARI	Chad Ryland 42-yard FG Game winner	33	30

Cardinals vs Cowboys Player Stats: Passing, Rushing & Receiving

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Dak PrescottDALQB	19.8	QB7	19/29	195	1	0	7	20	1	96.2	Start/Sit →
Gardner Minshew IIARIQB	19.5	QB8	17/23	188	3	0	-	-	-	137.3	Start/Sit →
Jacoby BrissettARIQB	4.5	QB17	10/23	119	0	1	3	7	0	41.8	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Tyler AllgeierARIRB	36.1	RB1	RB	11	147	1	5	5	44	1	Start/Sit →
Michael WilsonARIWR	26.8	WR4	WR	1	17	0	15	8	111	1	Start/Sit →
Trey McBrideARITE	20.2	TE3	TE	-	-	-	8	7	72	1	Start/Sit →
Ryan FlournoyDALWR	13.1	WR15	WR	1	3	0	4	3	38	1	Start/Sit →
CeeDee LambDALWR	12.8	WR16	WR	-	-	-	11	7	58	0	Start/Sit →
Brevyn Spann-FordDALTE	7.1	TE14	TE	-	-	-	5	4	31	0	Start/Sit →
George PickensDALWR	6.8	WR29	WR	-	-	-	4	2	48	0	Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDALRB	6.7	RB24	RB	24	56	0	2	1	1	0	Start/Sit →
Tyler GoodsonDALRB	5.3	RB28	RB	7	14	0	2	2	19	0	Start/Sit →
Kendrick BourneARIWR	3.9	WR40	WR	-	-	-	2	1	29	0	Start/Sit →
Devin DuvernayARIWR	3.4	WR43	WR	-	-	-	2	2	14	0	Start/Sit →
Elijah HigginsARITE	3.0	TE28	TE	-	-	-	4	2	10	0	Start/Sit →
Simi FehokoARIWR	2.7	WR49	WR	-	-	-	1	1	17	0	Start/Sit →
Jeremiyah LoveARIRB	2.3	RB37	RB	9	23	0	-	-	-	-	Start/Sit →
Zonovan KnightARIRB	0.8	RB50	RB	3	8	0	2	1	10	0
Reggie VirgilARIWR	0.0	-	WR	-	-	-	2	0	0	0	Start/Sit →

Cardinals vs Cowboys Fantasy Points

Fantasy leaders

Tyler AllgeierARIRB36.1 PTSRB1
Michael WilsonARIWR26.8 PTSWR4
Trey McBrideARITE20.2 PTSTE3
Dak PrescottDALQB19.8 PTSQB7

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+20.6Tyler Allgeier36.1 PTS vs 15.5 xFP
Biggest underperformer−11.9Javonte Williams6.7 PTS vs 18.6 xFP
Highest expected volume26.1 xFPMichael Wilson26.8 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Michael WilsonARI · WR	26.8	26.1	+0.7	-	37% tgt	-	0	1	4%	15	37%
CeeDee LambDAL · WR	12.8	18.7	−5.9	-	39% tgt	-	0	0	0%	11	39%
Javonte WilliamsDAL · RB	6.7	18.6	−11.9	-	62% car	-	0	24	62%	2	7%
Dak PrescottDAL · QB	19.8	17.3	+2.5	-	29 att	-	29	7	18%	0	0%
Tyler AllgeierARI · RB	36.1	15.5	+20.6	-	41% car	-	0	11	41%	5	12%
Trey McBrideARI · TE	20.2	13.6	+6.6	-	20% tgt	-	0	0	0%	8	20%
Jacoby BrissettARI · QB	4.5	12.1	−7.6	-	23 att	-	23	3	11%	0	0%
Gardner Minshew IIARI · QB	19.5	10.2	+9.3	-	23 att	-	23	0	0%	0	0%
Brevyn Spann-FordDAL · TE	7.1	8.5	−1.4	-	18% tgt	-	0	0	0%	5	18%
Tyler GoodsonDAL · RB	5.3	7.8	−2.5	-	18% car	-	0	7	18%	2	7%
Ryan FlournoyDAL · WR	13.1	7.4	+5.7	-	14% tgt	-	0	1	3%	4	14%
Elijah HigginsARI · TE	3.0	6.8	−3.8	-	10% tgt	-	0	0	0%	4	10%
George PickensDAL · WR	6.8	6.8	0.0	-	14% tgt	-	0	0	0%	4	14%
Jeremiyah LoveARI · RB	2.3	5.7	−3.4	-	33% car	-	0	9	33%	0	0%
Bam KnightARI · -	0.8	5.3	−4.5	-	11% car	-	0	3	11%	2	5%
Devin DuvernayARI · WR	3.4	3.4	0.0	-	5% tgt	-	0	0	0%	2	5%
Kendrick BourneARI · WR	3.9	3.4	+0.5	-	5% tgt	-	0	0	0%	2	5%
Reggie VirgilARI · WR	0.0	3.4	−3.4	-	5% tgt	-	0	0	0%	2	5%
Simi FehokoARI · WR	2.7	1.7	+1.0	-	2% tgt	-	0	0	0%	1	2%

Team totals: Cardinals 41 targets and 27 carries; Cowboys 28 targets and 39 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts aren't available for this game. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.63 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jacoby Brissett Unlucky

ARI · QB · 4.5 pts on 12.1 expected

10 of 23 passing for 119 yards, 1 interception; 3 carries for 7 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 9 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.

Lowest-scoring game of the season.

Start/Sit: Jacoby Brissett →

Dak Prescott

DAL · QB · 19.8 pts on 17.3 expected

19 of 29 passing for 195 yards, 1 touchdown; 7 carries for 20 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.3 expected. Next up: Week 9 against the Colts. Bet on the role more than the result.

No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games.

Start/Sit: Dak Prescott →

Michael Wilson Strong role

ARI · WR · 26.8 pts on 26.1 expected

15 targets (37% of the team's), 8 catches for 111 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 17 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 26.1 expected. Next up: Week 9 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Michael Wilson →

Tyler Allgeier Ran hot

ARI · RB · 36.1 pts on 15.5 expected

5 targets (12% of the team's), 5 catches for 44 yards and 1 touchdown; 11 carries (41% of the team's) for 147 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 9 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Tyler Allgeier →

CeeDee Lamb Volume, no payoff

DAL · WR · 12.8 pts on 18.7 expected

11 targets (39% of the team's), 7 catches for 58 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 9 against the Colts. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: CeeDee Lamb →

Javonte Williams Volume, no payoff

DAL · RB · 6.7 pts on 18.6 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for 1 yard; 24 carries (62% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 9 against the Colts. Bet on the role more than the result.

Lowest-scoring game of the season. A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Trey McBride Ran hot

ARI · TE · 20.2 pts on 13.6 expected

8 targets (20% of the team's), 7 catches for 72 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 9 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.

A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.

Start/Sit: Trey McBride →

Gardner Minshew II Ran hot

ARI · QB · 19.5 pts on 10.2 expected

17 of 23 passing for 188 yards, 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 9 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Gardner Minshew II →

Start/Sit Decisions

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Start/sit Checks

Each name opens the Start/Sit tool for that player. The line under each team is what the defense it faced here allows by position this season.

Arizona Cardinals

Cowboys allow the 5th-most fantasy points to QBs

Dallas Cowboys

Cardinals allow the 3rd-most fantasy points to QBs

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 8.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Cardinals defense and Cowboys defense
Points allowed to	Cardinals D	Cowboys D
QBs	22.4	20.5
RBs	20.6	26.4
WRs	33.5	34.3
TEs	15.4	12.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Dallas opened at 70% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Cowboys win probability

Key Swings

+17Mitchell 0-yd TD68% → 85%Q1 2:33
+10Prescott → Flournoy, 9-yd TD86% → 96%Q2 5:16
−10Minshew → McBride, 14-yd TD>99% → 90%Q4 2:11
−49Minshew → Wilson, 13-yd TD>99% → 51%Q4 0:06
−50Ryland 42-yd FG50% → <1%OT 2:53

Swing in Cowboys win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Cardinals vs Cowboys
Arizona Cardinals	Measure	Dallas Cowboys
78	Plays	72
65%	Pass rate	46%
5.2	Yds / dropback	5.1
7.5	Yds / carry	2.4
8/18	Third downs	6/16

Efficiency edge Arizona ran 6 more plays and gained 5.1 more yards per carry.

Top targets
ARI Wilson 37% · McBride 20% · Allgeier 12%
DAL Lamb 39% · Spann-Ford 18% · Pickens 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Cardinals vs Cowboys
Result	ARI	DAL
Touchdowns	4	2
Field goals	2	3
Punts	4	4
Turnovers	2	1
Turnovers on downs	1	1
Missed field goals	0	1

DAL turnover edge: +1

The Cowboys opened the scoring on their fourth possession, a 12-play, 85-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.

All 26 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
ARI	Q1 15:00	3	7	1:12	Punt
DAL	Q1 13:48	6	18	2:54	Downs
ARI	Q1 10:54	9	29	4:42	Downs
DAL	Q1 6:12	3	3	1:38	Punt
ARI	Q1 4:34	3	-1	1:28	Interception
DAL	Q1 3:06	2	5	0:33	Fumble
ARI	Q1 2:33	9	33	5:12	Punt
DAL	Q2 12:21	12	85	7:05	Touchdown
ARI	Q2 5:16	11	56	4:03	Field goal
DAL	Q2 1:13	3	-4	0:29	Punt
ARI	Q2 0:44	5	27	0:33	Fumble
DAL	Q2 0:11	2	4	0:11	Missed FG
DAL	Q3 15:00	15	70	8:23	Field goal
ARI	Q3 6:37	6	-6	3:38	Punt
DAL	Q3 2:59	3	1	1:24	Punt
ARI	Q3 1:35	2	70	0:38	Touchdown
DAL	Q3 0:57	6	62	1:37	Touchdown
ARI	Q4 14:20	7	80	3:33	Touchdown
DAL	Q4 10:47	15	56	6:53	Field goal
ARI	Q4 3:54	6	58	1:43	Touchdown
DAL	Q4 2:11	4	-3	1:02	Field goal
ARI	Q4 1:09	8	80	1:03	Touchdown
DAL	Q4 0:06	2	-1	0:06	End of half
ARI	OT 10:00	3	1	1:31	Punt
DAL	OT 8:29	3	-5	1:27	Punt
ARI	OT 7:02	8	44	4:09	Field goal

About these numbers

The Cardinals' fumble touchdown is counted as a Cowboys lost fumble, not as a Cardinals possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Cardinals vs Cowboys Head-to-Head

The Cardinals and Cowboys first met in 1960 and have played 94 times since.

All-time series: 56–37–1Cowboys lead, 94 meetings since 1960
Postseason: 1–0Cardinals won in 1998
Largest Cardinals win: 38–01970
Largest Cowboys win: 48–72000

Since 2021

4–0 Cardinals lead

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. ARI = Cardinals win, DAL = Cowboys win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2026 Wk 8 Cardinals at Cowboys Sun, Nov 1, 2026 ARI 33 DAL 30 ARI W
2025 Wk 9 Cardinals at Cowboys, 2025 Wk 9 recap Mon, Nov 3, 2025 ARI 27 DAL 17 ARI W
2023 Wk 3 Cowboys at Cardinals, 2023 Wk 3 recap Sun, Sep 24, 2023 ARI 28 DAL 16 ARI W
2021 Wk 17 Cardinals at Cowboys, 2021 Wk 17 recap Sun, Jan 2, 2022 ARI 25 DAL 22 ARI W

Season to Date (Through Week 8)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Cardinals vs Cowboys
Cardinals	Stat	Cowboys
3-5	Record	3-5

21.9	Points per game	27.4

333.0	Yards per game	342.0

4.8	Yards per play	5.3

29.8	Points allowed per game	26.6

342.6	Yards allowed per game	385.4

Cardinals vs Cowboys Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: DAL −7Cowboys failed to cover by 10
Total: 54.5Over: 63 points scored (by 8.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Cowboys	30.8	30	−0.8
Cardinals	23.8	33	+9.3

The Cardinals beat their implied total and the Cowboys fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Cardinals 2–0 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Arizona Cardinals

Against the spread: 4–4
Over/under: 5–3
ATS as favorite: 0–1
ATS as underdog: 4–3
ATS on the road: 4–1

Dallas Cowboys

Against the spread: 3–4–1
Over/under: 6–2
ATS as favorite: 2–4
ATS as underdog: 1–0–1
ATS at home: 1–2–1

Lines: the consensus captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Cardinals and Cowboys in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Cardinal or a Cowboy, these answer the week-to-week question.

2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Cardinals vs Cowboys Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Cardinals vs Cowboys Week 8 game?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Dallas Cowboys 33–30 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The game was played at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on November 1, 2026. See the Cardinals' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Cardinals vs Cowboys?

The final score was Cardinals 33, Cowboys 30 in overtime. The Cowboys led 14–3 at halftime, and the second half went Cardinals 27, Cowboys 16 before overtime.

What happened in the Cardinals vs Cowboys game?

Arizona trailed 14–3 at halftime, regulation ended 30–30, and the Cardinals won it 33–30 in overtime. The Cardinals finished with a 467–261 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Tyler Allgeier led all players with 5 catches for 44 yards and a touchdown, plus 11 carries for 147 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Cardinals committed 2 turnovers, the Cowboys none.

What was the game-winning score in Cardinals vs Cowboys?

Chad Ryland's 42-yard field goal with 2:53 left in the overtime gave the Cardinals a 33–30 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Cardinals vs Cowboys?

Tyler Allgeier led the game with 36.1 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 8, on 5 catches for 44 yards and a touchdown, plus 11 carries for 147 rushing yards and a touchdown. Michael Wilson was next with 26.8 (WR4). See Tyler Allgeier's 2026 game log.

Who led Cardinals vs Cowboys in passing, rushing and receiving?

Dak Prescott (DAL) led all passers with 19 of 29 for 195 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Allgeier (ARI) led in rushing with 11 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. Michael Wilson (ARI) led in receiving with 8 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Tyler Allgeier score against the Cowboys?

Tyler Allgeier scored 36.1 points in PPR leagues, 33.6 in half-PPR and 31.1 in standard scoring against the Cowboys in Week 8 of the 2026 season, on 5 catches for 44 yards and a touchdown, plus 11 carries for 147 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 41% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Cardinals vs Cowboys?

Tyler Allgeier outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 36.1 PPR points on 15.5 xFP (+20.6). Javonte Williams fell furthest short, with 6.7 points on 18.6 xFP (−11.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Cardinals come back to beat the Cowboys?

The Cardinals' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Chad Ryland's 42-yard field goal in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game. Chad Ryland's 42-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Cardinals vs Cowboys record?

The Cowboys lead the all-time series 56–37–1 across 94 meetings since 1960, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Cardinals and Cowboys last play before this game?

Before Week 8 of 2026, they last met in the 2025 season on November 3, 2025, when the Cardinals beat the Cowboys 27–17.

Have the Cardinals and Cowboys met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1998 playoffs. The Cardinals are 1–0 against the Cowboys in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Cardinals vs Cowboys?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Cowboys −7, making the Dallas Cowboys 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 54.5. That implied about 30.8 points for the Cowboys and 23.8 for the Cardinals.

Did Cardinals vs Cowboys go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 54.5, and the teams combined for 63 points, 8.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Cardinals vs Cowboys?

The Cardinals covered as 7-point underdogs against the closing line of Cowboys −7. The final margin was 3 points.

Cardinals 33, Cowboys 30: Arizona wins it in overtime

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Cardinals vs Cowboys Team Stats

Why the Cardinals Won

Scoring Summary

Cardinals vs Cowboys Player Stats: Passing, Rushing & Receiving

Quarterbacks

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Cardinals vs Cowboys Fantasy Points

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Fantasy Verdicts

Jacoby Brissett Unlucky

Dak Prescott

Michael Wilson Strong role

Tyler Allgeier Ran hot

CeeDee Lamb Volume, no payoff

Javonte Williams Volume, no payoff

Trey McBride Ran hot

Gardner Minshew II Ran hot

Start/Sit Decisions

Start/sit Checks

Arizona Cardinals

Dallas Cowboys

Fantasy Matchups

How the Game Swung

Key Swings

Play Calling and Possessions

Possession Results

Cardinals vs Cowboys Head-to-Head

Since 2021

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 8)

Cardinals vs Cowboys Odds and Results

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Betting Trends

Arizona Cardinals

Dallas Cowboys

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