In an exciting turn of events, the Dallas Cowboys managed to transform what could have been a disappointing defeat into a thrilling victory.
As the NFL regular season reaches its fifth week, the Cowboys faced off against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 6, emerging victorious with a score of 20-17. This win improved their record to 3-2, positioning them just behind the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Commanders, and Detroit Lions in the NFC standings, while standing toe-to-toe with teams like the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The game was a nail-biter, with the Cowboys managing to score at least three points in every quarter except the third, taking a 6-3 lead into halftime. Although the Steelers avoided a scoreless quarter, they struggled to dominate on their home field.
For Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, this game marked the 119th start of his career. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and 31 years old, Prescott’s overall record now stands at 76 wins and 43 losses. Despite facing challenges during the game—two interceptions and two sacks that set his team back by 16 yards—he completed 29 of 42 passes for an impressive 352 yards, including two touchdown passes and a long completion of 48 yards. Prescott also collaborated with five teammates on 30 rushing attempts, contributing to a total of 106 yards on the ground, although he did not score himself.
The Cowboys held possession for an impressive 32 minutes and 29 seconds, clinching their win just 20 seconds before the final whistle blew. The electrifying away game attracted a crowd of 67,380 fans, further underscoring the significance of this hard-fought victory.
