Arizona Cardinals’ Minshew Sparks OT Win, Injuries Cloud Outlook
Gardner Minshew II provided the late spark as the Arizona Cardinals rallied for a 33-30 overtime victory in Dallas on Nov. 1, 2026, but the celebratory mood was tempered by multiple injuries that could shape the team moving forward. Head coach Mike LaFleur called the win huge while emphasizing that the broader picture remains significant given the health issues that arose during the game. LaFleur declined to commit to a starting quarterback for next week in Seattle, while acknowledging that the decision and the offense’s struggles are collective matters.
Minshew entered the game and delivered the plays necessary to extend it into overtime, allowing the Cardinals to escape a late deficit. Running back Tyler Allgeier produced a career-best 147 rushing yards, including a 63-yard touchdown on Minshew’s second snap, and added 44 yards on five catches along with another score. Allgeier said the team knew it needed a push and was proud to provide the spark the Cardinals needed. LaFleur praised the team effort and the belief the club showed despite entering the game with a 2-5 record.
The victory was overshadowed by several injuries. Running back Jeremiyah Love suffered ankle trouble that limited him, wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will miss time, and rookie left tackle Jayden Williams injured his knee after stepping in for Paris Johnson Jr. The team will also monitor Bam Knight after a helmet impact and will assess Michael Wilson’s ribs, which did not prevent him from making key plays. Starting center Hjalte Froholdt played through a sore knee and was credited with effective work by the coaching staff.
The Cardinals received notable contributions across the roster. Tight end Trey McBride finished with seven receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown, extending his streak of games with seven catches to 10 and joining a short list of players with similar runs. Defensively, Arizona held Dallas to season lows in total yards (261) and rushing yards (93), a marked improvement from the Cowboys’ previous rushing output the week before. Defensive lineman L.J. Collier had a key pass defensed in overtime but also committed a costly personal foul in the fourth quarter that LaFleur said was a mistake; Collier acknowledged the error.
Kicker Chad Ryland experienced a turbulent end to the game, missing an extra point for the first time since Dec. 28, 2024, and describing the finish as a roller coaster. He credited his teammates for the fight that extended the game into overtime and said he would look to redeem himself on the next opportunity. The special teams and kicking game remain areas Arizona will watch as it prepares for its next challenge on the road.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Cardinals earned a win that could be a turning point, but the game also exposed how thin the roster may become if key players miss time. Gardner Minshew II’s effective relief work gives Arizona a short-term quarterback option, yet the coaching staff has not finalized a decision for the Week 9 starter and has framed offensive issues as a collective responsibility. Tyler Allgeier’s breakout performance provides a reliable offensive foundation if Jeremiyah Love is sidelined, while the defense’s season-low yardage allowed offers encouragement moving forward. The health of Kendrick Bourne, Jayden Williams and others will be decisive for Arizona’s outlook as it travels to Seattle next week.