Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals

NFL

Cowboys

2-0

34-13

Final

Cardinals

1-2

State Farm Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Touchdown
Downs
Interception
Punt
Field Goal

Team	1	2	3	4	T
DAL	14	10	3	7	34
ARI	0	6	7	0	13

Who won: Cowboys 34-13

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-13 on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at State Farm Stadium. The Cowboys outscored the Cardinals 14-0 in the 1st quarter. Joe Milton III led the Cowboys in passing yards (9/13, 179 YDS, 2 TD). Gardner Minshew II led the Cardinals in passing yards (19/23, 177 YDS, 1 INT).

Recap · Aug 23

Milton throws 2 TDs in 1st half, makes case for Cowboys' backup job in 34-13 win over Cardinals

Joe Milton had another good day in his quest to become the Dallas Cowboys' backup quarterback. Coach Brian Schottenheimer says there's still work to be done.

Latest headlines

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Injuries and inactives

Cowboys3rd in NFC East

Alijah Clark S
Hamstring
Questionable
Cobie Durant CB
Hamstring, Strain
Inactive
DeMarvion Overshown LB
Hamstring, Strain
Inactive
CeeDee Lamb WR
Quadriceps
Questionable
Tyler Guyton OT
Back
Questionable

Cardinals4th in NFC West

Andrew Wingard S
Knee, Bruise
Out
Marvin Harrison Jr. WR
Coach's Decision
Out
Karson Sharar LB
Hamstring
Questionable
Walter Nolen III DT
Calf
Questionable
Isaiah Adams G
Ankle
Injured Reserve

Quarterbacks

Cowboys3rd in NFC East

Joe Milton III QB

Season passing leader · 179 YDS, 2 TD

Cardinals4th in NFC West

Gardner Minshew II QB

Season passing leader · 177 YDS, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ · Grass, indoors · Attendance 62,674
Officials: John Hussey (Referee), Tim Podraza (Line Judge), Allen Baynes (Side Judge), Matt Edwards (Back Judge), Duane Heydt (Umpire), Brett Bergman (Line Judge), Gabriel DeLeon (Field Judge)