What happened
Dak Prescott said he does not believe he has had a more disappointing regular-season loss in his 11 years with the Cowboys. "Very disappointing. Sucks. One of the toughest I've been a part of. No words for it," he said following Dallas's 33-30 overtime loss to Arizona.
Arizona mounted an aggressive second-half rally to force overtime, capitalizing on key red-zone stops before sealing the victory with a 38-yard field goal in the extra session.
Why it matters
Arizona beat Dallas 33-30, dropping the Cowboys to 3-5 with a one-game losing streak. Dallas now sits 13th in the NFC playoff seeding, putting significant pressure on the franchise heading into the second half of the season.
By the numbers
- Final Score: Arizona Cardinals 33, Dallas Cowboys 30 (OT).
- Cowboys Record: 3-5 in 2026 through 8 regular season games.
- Scoring Plays: 12 total scoring plays across the contest (7 touchdowns, 5 field goals).
- Standout Performer: Tyler Allgeier (Cardinals) logged 11 carries for 147 yards and 1 TD, plus 5 catches for 44 yards and 1 receiving TD.
What to watch
Dallas faces an urgent deadline to stabilize its roster ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline, with defensive depth and pass protection under scrutiny.