After a nearly 90-minute weather delay and a scoreless first half, the Dallas Cowboys edged the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in a thrilling, late-night conclusion on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” The game, which kicked off after 1 a.m. Eastern due to rain and thunderstorms in western Pennsylvania, featured a gritty effort from both teams, but Dallas ultimately found just enough offense to secure the win.
Game Recap
Dak Prescott overcame early struggles, including two interceptions and a lost fumble, to lead the Cowboys to victory. Trailing 10-6 entering the fourth quarter, Prescott engineered two touchdown drives, the first a 22-yard pass to Rico Dowdle for a 13-10 lead.
After the Steelers responded with a touchdown, taking a 17-13 lead with 4:56 remaining, Prescott guided Dallas on a game-winning 15-play, 70-yard drive. Though it was nearly derailed by a Dowdle fumble at the goal line, Prescott recovered and delivered a clutch four-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert on fourth-and-goal with just 20 seconds left.
Key Moments
- Weather Delay: A nearly 90-minute delay pushed kickoff late into the night, setting the stage for a long and dramatic finish.
- Dak Prescott’s Resilience: Despite early mistakes, Prescott delivered when it mattered, finishing with 352 passing yards and two crucial touchdown passes.
- Jalen Tolbert’s Game-Winner: Tolbert’s four-yard touchdown catch on fourth-and-goal sealed the win for Dallas.
- Pittsburgh’s Struggles: The Steelers, despite a solid performance from Justin Fields (131 yards, 2 TDs), couldn’t mount a serious final drive to tie or win the game.
Dallas Outperforms But Nearly Folds
The Cowboys outgained the Steelers 445-226 and established a much-needed ground game, finishing with 109 rushing yards. However, turnovers and penalties (11 for the Cowboys) nearly cost them the game. Prescott’s two late touchdown passes ultimately saved the day.
Team Records
With the victory, the Cowboys improve to 3-2, while the Steelers fall to 3-2, continuing a competitive season for both teams.
