Joe Milton showcased his skills as he led the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-13 victory against the Arizona Cardinals. The game highlighted Milton's bid for the backup quarterback position, as he threw two touchdown passes and added a rushing score.
His performance included completing 9 of 13 passes for 176 yards, featuring a 53-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Mingo and a 70-yard connection with Camden Brown that set up his own 1-yard rushing touchdown.
The Cowboys established a commanding 24-6 lead by halftime, with Jaydon Blue contributing 75 rushing yards on 15 carries. In contrast, Sam Howell, who started all 17 games for Washington in 2023, completed 7 of 10 passes for 65 yards in the second half but threw an interception in the end zone.
Coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged Milton's strong showing but emphasized that the competition for the backup role is still ongoing.
Defensively, the Cowboys excelled early, highlighted by cornerback Shavon Revel's interception of a Gardner Minshew pass, which led to an early touchdown. The Cardinals faced setbacks, including two touchdowns called back due to penalties on receiver Rivaldo Fairweather. Coach Mike LaFleur described the team's struggles as reflective of their overall week.
