Joe Milton III shines in Cowboys backup QB competition against Cardinals
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Joe Milton III showcased strong performance in the Cowboys' recent 34-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on August 22, 2026. Milton completed 9 of 13 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns, also rushing for a score. His standout game raises his profile in the backup quarterback contest against Sam Howell, who threw for 65 yards and had one interception. Milton's improved play drew significant attention on social media, with many fans predicting he could become a starting quarterback in the future. Howell will need to improve as the team evaluates its options for the upcoming season.
- •Milton completed 9 of 13 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Sam Howell finished with 7 of 10 for 65 yards and one interception.
- •Milton's rushing touchdown contributed to Dallas's 34-13 victory.
- •Social media reaction has been overwhelmingly positive towards Milton.
- •Cowboys are deciding between Milton and Howell for backup QB position.
- 6:05 PMCBS NFL — Cowboys' Joe Milton showing he's more than a big arm, but backup QB battle remains unsettled
- 1:55 PMNBCSports.com — Joe Milton has strong game, but Cowboys backup QB competition "long from over" - NBC Sports
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Milton has strong game, but Cowboys backup QB competition "long from over"
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys Backup QB Battle Has Everyone Sayin The Same Thing
"The Dallas Cowboys need a good backup quarterback behind Dak Prescott, and Joe Milton III is looking the part. The post Cowboys Backup QB Battle Has Everyone Sayin The Same Thing appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Cowboys know Dak Prescott is their starting quarterback, but they still have a decision to make about who will be the next man up on the depth chart.
"The Cowboys know Dak Prescott is their starting quarterback, but they still have a decision to make about who will be the next man up on the depth chart.
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External links- CBS NFLAug 25, 2026, 6:05 PMCowboys' Joe Milton showing he's more than a big arm, but backup QB battle remains unsettled
Two strong outings have strengthened Milton's case for the No. 2 job and demonstrated how much his command of the position has improved
- NBCSports.comAug 23, 2026, 1:55 PMJoe Milton has strong game, but Cowboys backup QB competition "long from over" - NBC Sports
The Cowboys know Dak Prescott is their starting quarterback, but they still have a decision to make about who will be the next man up on the depth chart.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:47 PMJoe Milton has strong game, but Cowboys backup QB competition "long from over"
The Cowboys know Dak Prescott is their starting quarterback, but they still have a decision to make about who will be the next man up on the depth chart.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:35 AMCowboys Backup QB Battle Has Everyone Sayin The Same Thing
The Dallas Cowboys need a good backup quarterback behind Dak Prescott, and Joe Milton III is looking the part. The post Cowboys Backup QB Battle Has Everyone Sayin The Same Thing appeared first on HEAVY.
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