The Dallas Cowboys beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-13 in a preseason game on Saturday, with quarterback Joe Milton posting a strong first-half performance. Milton threw two touchdown passes and also ran for a score as Dallas built an early advantage.
Milton, a third-year quarterback, is competing with Sam Howell for the Cowboys’ No. 2 quarterback role behind Dak Prescott. According to reports, Milton extends his push for playing time after a second straight preseason appearance, going 9-of-13 for 176 yards. His scoring passes include a 53-yard touchdown to Jonathan Mingo and a 70-yard strike to Camden Brown, which set up Milton’s 1-yard touchdown run on the following play.
Across the coverage, the emphasis is on Milton’s efficiency and scoring impact as it relates to the Cowboys’ quarterback depth chart. Sources differ mainly in how they frame the competition, but all point to the same on-field results and Milton’s contributions in the win.
