On early Monday morning, the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a score of 20-17. The game started with nearly a two-hour delay due to weather caused by lightning. Let’s take a closer look at the Steelers vs. Cowboys.
In the last minute of the game, it looked like the Cowboys would give this game away to the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, but they recovered and eventually scored their third win of the season.
Steelers vs. Cowboys: Late contributions from Dowdle and Tolbert push the Cowboys to victory
Already shorthanded because of several defensive absences, the Cowboy’s challenge was intensified after a two-hour weather delay. Their defense faced further tension when Marshawn Kneeland exited early due to a knee injury.
Meanwhile, Dak Prescott had a rough outing, as he fumbled once and threw a red-zone interception, eventually adding a third turnover in the second half. However, these hurdles did not define the game’s outcome.
The Cowboys recovered and quickly overcame their mistakes, largely through standout performances from running back Rico Dowdle and wide receiver Jalen Tolbert, with both players achieving new levels in their careers.
It was a crucial fourth-down play where Prescott connected with Tolbert, who crossed the goal line to grab a spectacular win. This dramatic touchdown happened in the Final Moments, handing Dallas a 20-17 victory shortly before 1 am on the East Coast.
There’s Drama in the Dallas Cowboys
During the Game, Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb had an awkward exchange after a costly interception in the end zone. CeeDee told Prescott that he threw a ‘subpar throw’.
At the end of the first half, Prescott aimed a throw for Lamb, but the two defenders covering him intercepted the ball.
After the play, their interaction on the sidelines indicated that not everything was fine. The overall performance of the Dallas Cowboys offense was also concerning.
They struggled with missed chances, especially under the leadership of their recently re-signed quarterback. Prescott also fumbled while being sacked by T.J. Watt, who recorded his 100th career sack.
Plus, he threw an awkward second interception into double coverage in the fourth quarter. To make matters worse, the Cowboys had a field goal attempt blocked in the third quarter.
If it hadn’t been for a last-second touchdown on fourth down that put the Cowboys ahead 20-17, they would likely be facing a disappointing loss and a lot of unanswered questions.