Cowboys lose to Saints as quarterback competition heats up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys concluded the preseason with a 27-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium on August 28. The game spotlighted the quarterback competition, particularly as Sam Howell staged a late comeback for the Saints, intensifying discussions around Dak Prescott's backup choice. Skip Bayless expressed skepticism towards Joe Milton III, who struggled in the finale, while favoring Howell's experience, given his 18 career NFL starts. The Cowboys face roster decisions ahead of their regular season opener against the New York Giants on September 13, as they evaluate whether to prioritize Milton's physical attributes or Howell's proven performance.
- •Cowboys lose to Saints 27-24 in preseason finale
- •Sam Howell leads Saints with a strong second half
- •Skip Bayless questions Milton’s viability as backup
- •Dallas to decide between Milton's potential and Howell's experience
- •Regular season opener against Giants is September 13
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m Not Quite Sold’ — Skip Bayless Points to Glaring Issue for Cowboys After Dallas’ Loss to Saints in Preseason
"The Dallas Cowboys closed the preseason with a loss, but the bigger question now sits behind Dak Prescott. Their quarterback competition has taken a new turn after Sam Howell mounted a late comeback against the New Orleans Saints.
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