The Dallas Cowboys secured their first home win of the season with a 27-20 victory over the New York Giants on Thanksgiving Day. While it wasn’t the most thrilling game, Dallas did what was necessary to get the win, with several key plays standing out. Here are five plays Cowboys fans should be especially thankful for after the win:
- Rico Dowdle’s Big Run: After a costly penalty, Dowdle stepped up with a 22-yard run, breaking multiple tackles to keep the drive alive and set up a field goal. This crucial play helped Dallas stay competitive and set the tone for the rest of the game.
- Eric Kendricks Strips Drew Lock: After a narrow lead at halftime, the Cowboys defense made a statement early in the third quarter. Linebacker Eric Kendricks forced a fumble as Lock scrambled, leading to a turnover that set up Dallas for more points.
- KaVontae Turpin Screen Converts Big Third Down: With the ball at the Giants’ 38-yard line, a quick screen pass to Turpin turned into a 30-yard gain. This play shifted momentum, turning a potential field goal attempt into a first-and-goal situation, leading to a much-needed touchdown.
- Cooper Rush Ruled Down Before Costly Fumble: While Rush’s run to the end zone nearly resulted in a disastrous fumble, replay showed his knee was down before the ball came loose. The Cowboys avoided a turnover and, on the next play, Rush connected with Brandin Cooks for a touchdown.
- Giants’ Pass Interference Extends Cowboys Drive: With the Cowboys leading 20-10, a crucial pass interference call on the Giants gave Dallas a fresh set of downs. They capitalized on the penalty with another strong drive, capped by a Dowdle touchdown run that sealed the win.
These key plays were instrumental in helping the Cowboys secure a hard-fought victory on Thanksgiving, improving their record to 5-7. With this momentum, they now look to carry it into their next matchup.
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