Joe Milton shines as Cowboys defeat Cardinals 34-13 in preseason
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Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Joe Milton completed 9-of-13 passes for 176 yards and threw two touchdown passes in the Dallas Cowboys' 34-13 preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals on August 22, 2026. Milton also rushed for a touchdown, contributing significantly to the Cowboys' early 24-6 halftime lead. The Cowboys' defense, led by Shavon Revel, secured an interception in the first quarter. Despite scoring two touchdowns that were called back due to penalties, the Cardinals managed to score three points in the first half. Both teams opted to rest most of their starters during this preseason matchup. The Cowboys will host the New Orleans Saints next, while the Cardinals will visit the Green Bay Packers.
- •Joe Milton throws two TDs and adds a rushing score.
- •Dallas leads 24-6 at halftime after strong first half.
- •Arizona has two touchdowns nullified by penalties.
- •Cowboys defense records an interception in first quarter.
- •Next game for Cowboys is against the Saints; Cardinals face Packers.
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Milton throws 2 TDs in 1st half, makes case for Cowboys' backup job in 34-13 win over Cardinals
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Cowboys 34, Cardinals 13: Joe Milton shines in win
"Joe Milton threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in another strong effort to secure the backup quarterback job, sparking the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-13 preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. Milton — who is battling Sam Howell for the No. 2 role behind Dak Prescott — played well for the second straight preseason game. The third-year player finished 9-of-13 passing for 176 yards, connecting on a 53-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Mingo and a 70-yard strike to Camden Brown that set up Milton's 1-yard touchdown run a play later.
"The Cowboys won on Saturday night, largely thanks to Joe Milton taking a step in the QB2 battle
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:57 AMMilton throws 2 TDs in 1st half, makes case for Cowboys' backup job in 34-13 win over Cardinals
Joe Milton threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in another strong effort to secure the backup quarterback job, sparking the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-13 preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. Milton — who is battling Sam Howell for the No. 2 role behind Dak Prescott — played well for the second straight preseason game. The third-year player finished 9-of-13 passing for 176 yards, connecting on a 53-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Mingo and a 70-yard strike to Camden Brown that set up Milton's 1-yard touchdown run a play later.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:52 AMCowboys 34, Cardinals 13: Joe Milton shines in win
The Cowboys won on Saturday night, largely thanks to Joe Milton taking a step in the QB2 battle
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