Dallas Cowboys struggle in fourth quarter against Arizona Cardinals
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a significant loss to the Arizona Cardinals, dropping to 2-5 in the NFL. After a strong defensive display for nearly three quarters, the Cowboys allowed four touchdowns in the final 16 minutes of the game. They were leading 17-3 before the defense faltered, ultimately needing a missed extra point from Arizona to reach overtime. The Cowboys' offensive issues continued, as they struggled to secure the win despite scoring 30 points, with a lack of production in critical situations. Following this loss, questions arise about the team's direction and coaching decisions.
- •Cowboys drop to 2-5 in the season
- •Defense allowed four touchdowns in 16 minutes
- •Offense scored 30 points but struggled in critical moments
- •Jerry Jones criticized coaching decisions
- •Missed extra point by Arizona sent game to overtime
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys sank their season in just 16 minutes of game time in Week 8
"The good run game was a fluke. The defense had an historically bad quarter, and the offense was very inconsistent all game.
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