Cowboys Drop Fifth Straight to Cardinals, Extending Streak to 33-30 Loss
Owner Jerry Jones called the defeat an indictment of the entire organization after the team surrendered a 14-point fourth-quarter lead in overtime.
By Samir Patterson ·
The Dallas Cowboys lost their fifth consecutive game to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, falling 33-30 in overtime at AT&T Stadium. The result extends a decade-long trend in which Arizona has dominated Dallas, holding a 5-0 record at the Cowboys' home venue since the stadium opened in 2009.
Dallas entered the second half with a 14-point advantage, yet the team allowed Arizona to score on their final three possessions. The Cardinals drove 80 yards in just 63 seconds for the winning field goal, a drive completed without using any timeouts. Chad Ryland missed the potential game-winning point-after-touchdown in regulation, forcing the extra period.
Owner Jerry Jones described the loss as an indictment of the whole show, noting that the team should have capitalized on its opportunities to win. He stated that none of the personnel are getting it done and that the failure to secure the victory is a concern for everyone in the organization. Jones emphasized that he is not pointing fingers at head coach Brian Schottenheimer, but rather at the collective effort of the staff and players.
The Cowboys' defense initially contained Arizona, forcing three punts and two turnovers during the first seven opposing possessions. However, the unit struggled to maintain its pressure in the final quarter. Tyler Allgeier broke free for a 63-yard touchdown late in the third quarter, shifting momentum decisively toward the visitors. The defense failed to record another stop after that point, allowing the Cardinals to extend their lead.
In the opening possession of overtime, the Cowboys forced a punt, but Arizona responded immediately. Javonte Williams ran for two yards, and quarterback Dak Prescott's pass was tipped at the line of scrimmage. The Cowboys were then forced to surrender the ball after Prescott was sacked for the fourth time in the game. The subsequent drive ended with a field goal that sealed the victory for the Cardinals.
Dak Prescott completed 19 of 29 passes for 195 yards in the loss. The running game, which had produced 204 yards in the previous week's win over Philadelphia, was limited to a 2.4-yard average per carry. Javonte Williams, who had rushed for a career-high 155 yards against the Eagles last week, managed only 56 yards on 24 carries in this contest. Prescott noted that talk is cheap at this point and that the team must write its own story.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer defended his staff and players, stating that the team played well in the first half but struggled in the second. The coach acknowledged that the second half performance was not very good and emphasized the need to review the film to learn from the mistakes. The Cowboys remain 3-5 on the season, with the team having spent only one of the past 25 weeks above .500 under Schottenheimer's leadership.
