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Cowboys blow 14-point fourth-quarter lead against Cardinals on Sunday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 2:06 AM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Cowboys blow 14-point fourth-quarter lead against Cardinals on Sunday

Summary

The Dallas Cowboys lost a significant lead in a 33-30 overtime defeat to the Arizona Cardinals on November 1, 2026. Leading 24-10 with 14:20 left in regulation, the Cowboys matched their largest blown fourth-quarter lead in franchise history. This loss marked the first time in the 2026 NFL season that any team lost while leading by at least 14 points in the fourth quarter. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones described the game as an "indictment of the whole show" and noted the team's poor performance in the second half. Dallas will look to rebound in its next game following this disappointing result.

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By the Numbers

•Cowboys led 24-10 before Cardinals rallied to win in overtime.
•This marks the largest blown fourth-quarter lead in franchise history.
•Dallas was previously 202-0-1 when leading by 14 or more points at home.
•Owner Jerry Jones criticized the team's second-half performance.
•The Cowboys face pressure to recover in their upcoming game.

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2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys had never blown a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead at home before Sunday

What they're saying

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