Arizona staged a dramatic comeback to beat Dallas on Sunday, with backup quarterback Gardner Minshew orchestrating the late surge and kicker Chad Ryland drilling a 42-yard field goal in overtime. Ryland had earlier missed a point-after touchdown attempt that, had it been converted, would have given the Cardinals the win with six seconds left in regulation.
Minshew’s performance provided the spark Arizona needed to force extra time against a Cowboys side that had held the upper hand for much of the game. Ryland redeemed himself in overtime, sending the Cardinals to victory and capping a wild finish to a tightly contested NFC matchup.
The result extended Arizona’s recent dominance over Dallas, marking the Cardinals’ fifth straight win against the Cowboys and improving their perfect record at AT&T Stadium to 5-0 since the venue opened in 2009. The outcome will be a morale boost for the Cardinals as they navigate the NFL season and continue to rely on timely playmaking in close games.
In a separate development, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been advised to undergo surgery on an injured thumb, a procedure that could end his season. The team has not announced a firm timeline for his recovery, and the potential loss of Jackson would have significant implications for the Ravens’ offense as they assess options at the position while he recovers.
Coaches and front offices across the league will be monitoring both stories closely: the Cardinals’ ability to close out tight contests on the road, and the Ravens’ contingency planning should Jackson be sidelined for an extended period. Each outcome could ripple through playoff projections and divisional races as the season progresses.