A Late Kick Seals Victory
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, Texas. The win was decided in the final moments when kicker Daniel Carlson drilled a 53-yard field goal, pushing the Saints ahead for good after the game had been tied at 24-24.
The contest began with defensive battles and special teams precision. In the first quarter, New Orleans took an early 10-3 lead, highlighted by Barion Brown’s 7-yard rushing touchdown. Dallas responded with three field goals from Brandon Aubrey to keep pace, but the Saints maintained their advantage through halftime.
Halftime Lead Holds Firm
New Orleans extended their lead in the third quarter when Zamir White scored on an 11-yard run. The Cowboys’ offense struggled to generate consistent momentum, while the Saints’ defense held firm. Entering the fourth quarter, New Orleans led 24-9.
Dallas mounted a dramatic comeback attempt in the final period. Quarterback Sam Howell connected with Jordan Hudson for a 26-yard touchdown pass and later found Mitch Van Vooren for a 21-yard score. Howell also converted a two-point run to tie the game at 24-24, setting up a tense finish.
