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The Cowboys overtake the Steelers with a great performance from Dak Prescott and Jalen Tolbert on Sunday Night Football

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The Cowboys overtake the Steelers with a great performance from Dak Prescott and Jalen Tolbert on Sunday Night Football

A well-known saying from the Dallas Cowboys over the past few seasons is that Dak Prescott is a stat monster who can't get the job done in the win column in Dallas. Prescott is 2-2 in passing yards for the Cowboys, third in the league, and while the offense moved the ball through the air, it was the defense that got the majority of the negative headlines early in the year. While Dallas only allowed the Giants 26 rushing yards, the team still ranks last in the NFL in rush defense and will be without interior defender Demarcus Lawrence for at least a month due to a foot injury.

That could be a good combination for the 3-1 Steelers, who have an offense that ranks in the league's top 10 in rushing and is dedicated to the ground game, with quarterback Justin Fields still finding his footing. Russell Wilson is close to returning from a calf injury, but with a dominant defense — second in points allowed, fourth in yards allowed — Mike Tomlin may just need a game manager on offense to get to 4-1 and an early one AFC North season lead over the up-and-coming Baltimore Ravens.

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  • Prescott finds Tolbert for a touchdown

    Jalen Tolbert, who was shaken on third down play and forced Dallas to call a timeout, scores the go-ahead shot with 20 seconds left in the game.

  • Both teams take a time out before the final moments of the drive

    It's fourth down from the four-yard line with 26 seconds left in this absolute thriller

  • Prescott misses Jalen Tolbert in the end zone and it is now his fourth down

  • Dowdle tries to jump over the stack

    Dak Prescott was able to jump on the ball and save the ball for Dallas on third down from the four yard line.

  • Prescott scrambles to the 1-yard line

    The Cowboys take a timeout inside the 1-yard line before the second down play

  • Hunter Lüpke gets 19

    A swing pass to the fullback is a big advantage for Dallas and the Cowboys now have first-and-goal with 52 seconds left.

  • The Cowboys enter Steelers territory as the clock ticks below 3 p.m

    Dallas is on the move, mixing running and passing and also incorporating Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott into this attack. The Cowboys ran for over 100 yards in the game and had already gained 108 yards on the ground at the two-minute warning

  • The Steelers take the lead again

    A shovel pass to Pat Freiermuth is Justin Fields' second touchdown pass of the night and Pittsburgh leads 17-13 with less than five minutes left in the fourth quarter.

  • Midway through the fourth quarter, the Steelers moved the ball

    A 22-yard pass from Justin Fields to George Pickens – plus a late score – gave the Steelers a score-to-go situation.

  • Joey Porter Jr. picks Prescott on a deep ball

    Joey Porter is a name that has been called LOTS in Pittsburgh over the years, and this time it's Jr. who makes a great play to give Pittsburgh the ball back in the fourth quarter.

  • Prescott managed over 300 yards again

    For the second time this season, Dak Prescott surpassed the 300-yard mark through the air. He's at 304 yards with 10:55 left in regulation. He threw for 379 yards in the loss to the Ravens.

    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) rolls out of the pocket during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) rolls out of the pocket during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

    Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) rolls out of the pocket during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

  • Make a big catch and run down 3rd

    Rico Dowdle left a big mark on this game. He has 14 carries for 69 yards and two catches for 27 yards and that touchdown.

  • Dak Prescott to Rico Dowdle for a Dallas touchdown

    Dallas takes the lead on a good note at the start of the fourth quarter and is met by the Cowboys running back.

  • From the Steelers: Herbig's return is questionable

  • A Steelers penalty extends Dallas' drive

    Pittsburgh thought they had gotten a stop, but on a 3rd down, a defensive hold attempt occurred, forcing Dak Prescott to scramble and get tackled. Dallas threatened to score most of the game, but the Steelers defense escaped with two turnovers and a blocked kick while the Cowboys tried to score.

  • Nick Herbig walked to the Steelers locker room

    The Pittsburgh pass rusher, who has 0.5 sacks in the game and provides pressure from the edge, hobbled into the locker room opposite TJ Watt. There is no word yet on his status for the rest of the game.

  • Cowboys have major problems before the snap

    Another false start for Dallas as the penalty flags pile up. In total there were already 14 accepted penalties in the game.

  • Fast four plays and a fourth down for Pittsburgh

    After starting the series with a nice pass to Najee Harris, Fields couldn't keep the rhythm and a few incompletions later, Dallas got the ball back.

  • The Steelers score a blocked field goal!

    Backup DT Isaiahh Loudermilk was able to keep Dallas from taking the lead. The Steelers lead 10-6 with 8:44 left in the third quarter.

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