Dak Prescott engineers a touchdown drive to give the Cowboys a win over the Steelers
Dak Prescott needed to redeem himself after a fumble early in the fourth quarter that led to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ go-ahead touchdown drive.
With 4:56 left in the game, Prescott led the Cowboys on a 15-play, 70-yard drive that saw him throw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Holbert for the lead. Tolbert had DeShon Elliott hanging on him as he made the catch.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and running back Rico Dowdle (23) react after connecting on a touchdown pass and catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, early Monday , Oct. 7, 2024, Pittsburgh ) (AP Photo/Matt Khuliwe)
Dallas held Pittsburgh in the end zone in the final 40 seconds and won 20-17. The Cowboys moved to 3-2 with the win.
Prescott — even with two key spots — was 29-of-42 with 352 passing yards. He had another touchdown pass to Rico Dowdle. Prescott’s transition to cornerback Joey Porter Jr. gave the Steelers new life.
Justin Fields led the Steelers on a 12-play, 63-yard drive. He threw a touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth for the lead. Pittsburgh’s defense, which played well for most of the game, couldn’t get off the field on the next drive.
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts, right, hugs Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Khuliwe)
Fields was 15-of-27 with 127 passing yards and two touchdown passes. He added 27 yards on the ground.
Although it was clear that the Steelers’ offense was there, the Cowboys’ defense played their opponents as hard as they could. They got to Fields three times and Pittsburgh was 3-of-12 on third downs. The Steelers had just 17 total first downs.
Prescott connected with nine different receivers. Tolbert led the way with seven catches for 87 yards. CeeDee Lamb had five catches for 62 yards.
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (83) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) and Darnell Washington, right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys , Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh fell to 3-2 on the season with the loss.
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