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Milton rising in Cowboys’ QB2 battle? The Cowboys’ QB2 competitors between Sam Howell and Joe Milton III was even getting into Saturday night time’s recreation towards the Cardinals. Milton began the sport for Dallas (Howell began final week’s contest) and did every part he may — after which some — to indicate he is worthy of backing up Dak Prescott within the common season. After the opening drive stalled on downs within the crimson zone, the third-year QB led 4 straight scoring drives, three for touchdowns and one other that ended with a 50-yard boot from Brandon Aubrey simply earlier than halftime. Milton’s three scores displayed his great skill to increase performs and what he can do along with his cannon of an arm: On the Cowboys’ first TD of the night time, Milton evaded stress within the pocket, rolled left and hit operating again Malik Davis for 8 yards. He then launched a deep throw to Jonathan Mingo for a 53-yard rating. Finally, Milton had a 1-yard TD run that was arrange by a 70-yard move play to receiver Camden Brown, final week’s preseason darling. Milton completed the night time with 179 yards and two TDs on 9-of-13 passing, seemingly separating himself from Howell, who went 7-of-10 for 65 yards with an INT in the long run zone.

— Brooke Cersosimo