Decisive Moment
The New Orleans Saints secured a narrow 27-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The game’s outcome was determined in the final moments when Daniel Carlson kicked a 53-yard field goal to break a tied score, giving the visiting team the win.
Scoring Breakdown
Dallas began on top early in the first quarter as Brandon Aubrey connected on a 49-yard field goal to make it 3-3. However, New Orleans quickly seized momentum with a Barion Brown 7-yard rushing touchdown and a subsequent kick by Tanner Brown, pushing the lead to 10-3 at the end of the period.
The Saints extended their advantage in the second quarter when Spencer Rattler scrambled for an 8-yard touchdown, making the score 17-6 before halftime. Despite two field goals from Brandon Aubrey (51 and 58 yards) bringing Dallas within eight points, New Orleans held firm entering the third period.
Zamir White’s 11-yard rushing touchdown with a kick by Daniel Carlson widened the Saints' lead to 24-9 early in the second half. The Cowboys mounted a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback led by quarterback Sam Howell. Howell found Jordan Hudson for a 26-yard touchdown pass, followed by a two-point conversion run by Howell himself to tie the game at 24-24.
With the outcome hanging in the balance, Daniel Carlson stepped up again, drilling a 53-yard field goal to seal the victory for New Orleans. The final score stood at 27-24.