A Decisive Kick Seals Victory
The New Orleans Saints secured a 27-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL preseason contest held at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The game was ultimately decided by a late field goal from Daniel Carlson, who kicked a 53-yard attempt to put the Saints ahead for good with just moments remaining in regulation.
Early Exchange of Field Goals
The opening period saw both teams rely on their special teams units, as neither offense could find immediate rhythm. Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey opened the scoring with a 49-yard field goal, tying the game at 3-3 after New Orleans had initially taken a 3-0 lead via a 38-yard kick from Daniel Carlson.
The Saints broke the tie in the first quarter when Barion Brown rushed for seven yards, followed by a successful kick from Tanner Brown, giving New Orleans a 10-3 advantage heading into the second period.
Second Half Shifts Momentum
The Cowboys narrowed the gap early in the second half. Zamir White provided a spark on the ground, rushing for 11 yards to extend the Saints' lead to 24-9 after Daniel Carlson’s extra point. However, Dallas began to chip away at the deficit in the fourth quarter.
