TL;DR: The Dallas Cowboys rolled past the Arizona Cardinals 34-13 on Saturday night, improving to 2-0 in the NFL preseason. Quarterback Joe Milton III stole the show, including a 53-yard touchdown bomb, while Phil Mafah added a 15-yard rushing score.
By Patrick Lancier
Preseason or not, Cowboys fans got plenty to cheer about. Dallas jumped on Arizona early with a 14-0 first quarter and never looked back, cruising to a 34-13 victory that had “Joe Milton” trending across the United States overnight.
How did the game unfold?
Dallas dominated the first half, scoring 14 points in the first quarter and 10 more in the second. Arizona managed only two field-goal-range drives converted into 6 second-quarter points and a third-quarter touchdown. The Cowboys closed it out 34-13, with the scoring spread across all four quarters (14-10-3-7).
Why is everyone talking about Joe Milton?
The Cowboys quarterback put together his most convincing outing yet, highlighted by a 53-yard deep-ball touchdown that showcased his famous arm strength. Local media called it the night Milton “put it all together,” leading scoring drive after scoring drive against Arizona’s backups.
Who else stood out for Dallas?
Running back Phil Mafah broke a tackle on his way to a 15-yard touchdown run, and the defense turned in another solid performance, holding the Cardinals to 13 points a week after a strong preseason opener.
What does it mean for the regular season?
Preseason results should always be taken with caution, but Dallas moves to 2-0 in exhibition play while Arizona drops to 1-2. For the Cowboys, the bigger takeaway is the quarterback depth chart: Milton’s performance will fuel debate about his role heading into the season.
FAQ
What was the final score of Cowboys vs Cardinals?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-13 in NFL preseason Week 2.
Who scored for the Cowboys?
Joe Milton III threw a 53-yard touchdown pass and Phil Mafah added a 15-yard rushing touchdown, as Dallas scored in every quarter.
What are the teams’ preseason records?
Dallas improved to 2-0 in the preseason, while Arizona fell to 1-2.
When do the Cowboys play next?
Dallas has one more preseason tune-up before the regular season kicks off in September.
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