Joe Milton leads Cowboys over Cardinals in preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
In their second preseason game on Saturday night, the Dallas Cowboys showed their dominance against the Arizona Cardinals, largely thanks to quarterback Joe Milton. Milton, starting over Sam Howell, completed 9 of 13 passes for 179 yards and three total touchdowns. His first touchdown came in the first quarter, connecting with running back Malik Davis on an 8-yard pass. This performance solidified Milton's emergence as a key player after a strong week of practice. The Cowboys are expected to continue evaluating player performance as the preseason progresses.
- •Milton earns Player of the Game honors for his strong performance.
- •He completed 9 of 13 passes for 179 yards and two passing touchdowns.
- •Milton also scored a touchdown on the ground during the game.
- •This game marks the Cowboys' second preseason matchup.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Here's how Milton's Saturday earned Cowboys QB Player of Game honors
"After Saturday's performance the Cowboys front office, and coaching staff must be thrilled with the growth displayed by this player.
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