Chad Ryland's overtime kick completed a wild Arizona comeback in Dallas, while Lamar Jackson's thumb injury threatens Baltimore's season.
The diaspora's NFL hopes took a hit on Sunday. Lamar Jackson needs surgery on an injured thumb, and his season could be over. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback is one of the most electric players in the sport, and his absence would leave a huge hole in the team's title push. Fans across the Black football world will be watching his recovery closely.
The weekend's other big story came in Dallas, where the Arizona Cardinals pulled off a wild comeback against the Cowboys. Kicker Chad Ryland sent it home with a 42-yard field goal in overtime, but only after he had a chance to win it in regulation. He missed the extra point that would have settled things with six seconds left, and the game stayed alive.
Gardner Minshew's heroics were the spark behind Arizona's rally. The Cardinals refused to fold and turned a tense finish into a statement win on one of the NFL's biggest stages.
The result extends a streak that must be frustrating for Cowboys fans. Arizona has now beaten Dallas five times in a row and improved to 5-0 at AT&T Stadium, which opened in 2009. For the Cardinals, it was a night of redemption. For Baltimore, the bigger question is how the Ravens move forward if Jackson is out for the rest of the year.
