The Dallas Cowboys earned a troublesome win on Sunday evening in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a clutch go from Dak Prescott.
Prescott threw his second landing of the day with 20 seconds left to offer the Cowboys a 20-17 win. Prescott accounted for 3 turnovers (two interceptions and a fumble) however salvaged the day with 352 yards and two touchdowns.
Operating again Rico Dowdle additionally added 87 yards on 20 carries. Steelers quarterback Justin Fields completed 15-for-27 for 131 yards and two passing touchdowns. He additionally had 27 yards speeding.
After the primary half, it felt as if the Cowboys ought to have led by greater than three. Prescott and Co. have moved the ball effectively within the first two quarters, tallying 202 whole yards. Prescott was 15-for-20 for 188 passing yards, however the story popping out of the primary half is his fumble and inexcusable interception that ended two promising possessions for Dallas.
WATCH THE COWBOYS WITH A FUBO FREE TRIALThe Cowboys’ protection held up on their finish, holding the Steelers to 89 whole yards and three factors regardless of coming into the matchup with a number of accidents to key gamers.
Listed below are every of the scores on Sunday Evening Soccer:
Cowboys vs. Steelers
This fall, :20 — Prescott connects with Tolbert for go-ahead rating
Whereas having three timeouts and needing a landing to take the lead, Prescott and the Cowboys offense drove down the sector for a 15-play, 70-yard go-ahead drive. On fourth and objective from the four-yard line, Prescott discovered Jalen Tolbert to offer them a three-point lead within the remaining seconds of the sport.
This fall, 4:56 — Steelers take again lead late
Aided by well timed conversions on third and fourth down and dear Cowboys penalties, the Steelers flip a 12-play 63-yard drive right into a go-ahead landing from Fields to tight finish Pat Freiermuth, 17-13.
This fall, 13:41 — Cowboys discover rhythm to regain lead
The Cowboys went three quarters with out discovering the top zone, however on the second play of the fourth, cashed of their first landing of the sport to regain the lead. From Prescott to working again Rico Dowdle from 22 yards out, Dallas end off a 16-play 90-yard drive to go up 13-10.
Q3, 11:50 — Steelers come out of half and take the lead
The Steelers began the second half with the soccer and got here out firing to take their first lead of the evening. Following quarterback Justin Fields taking an enormous hit that required him to get checked out for a concussion, Pittsburgh continued to orchestrate a six-play 72-yard drive that ended with Fields hitting tight finish Connor Heyward for a 16-yard landing go to go up 10-6.
Halftime — Dallas Cowboys 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 3
A sloppy half of soccer that noticed Dak Prescott flip the soccer over twice in plus-territory goes into the intermission with Dallas holding a slim three-point lead. The Cowboys’ protection has been holding up their finish of the cut price by conserving the Steelers to 3 factors.
Q2, 8:51 — Cowboys bounce again out in entrance
It has been a defensive battle for each groups tonight, with little scoring or huge performs to talk of. Nevertheless, the Cowboys pushed a second-quarter possession deep into Steelers territory earlier than settling for a 33-yard discipline objective by Aubrey to take a 6-3 lead.
Q1, 7:33 — Steelers reply again
After watching the Cowboys string collectively a methodical drive to take a lead, the Steelers reply again with three factors of their very own. Pittsburgh’s drive went for 11 performs and 52 yards earlier than kicker Chris Boswell hit the 41-yard discipline objective to tie the sport.
Q1, 12:35 — Cowboys add three on opening drive
It was clear Dallas was attempting to get the ball out rapidly to neutralize T.J. Watt and the remainder of the Steelers’ go rush, permitting them to seek out some opening possession rhythm. In the end, the drive stalled out, and the Cowboys settled for a 55-yard Brandon Aubrey discipline objective to take a 3-0 lead.
What time is the Cowboys vs. Steelers sport immediately?
- Date: Oct. 6.
- Time: 7:15 p.m.
- The place: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What channel is the Cowboys vs. Steelers game Sunday?
- TV channel: NBC
- Streaming live: Peacock
- Radio: ESPN 102.7, 105.3 FM
Who is announcing the Cowboys vs. Steelers game?
- Play-by-play: Mike Tirico
- Analyst: Cris Collinsworth
- Sideline reporter: Melissa Stark
Cowboys vs. Steelers predictions
ESPN: Seven of the 11 paneled experts at ESPN are picking the Cowboys to pull off the road upset on primetime. Despite injuries and the uncertainty surrounding Dallas, some feel that they have enough talent to overcome in the Week 5 matchup.
USA Today: The experts at USA Today are less convinced Dallas can overcome their challenges, as only two of the six picks were in the Cowboys’ favor.
Tony Catalina, Austin American-Statesman: A lot seems to be going against the Cowboys heading into Week 6. With many impactful injuries to contend with, and a rocky start to the season, the feelings around Dallas are not overly positive. That being said, the Cowboys find a way to rise to the occasion in the regular season when their backs are against the wall. Although it may be ugly, Dallas finds a way to pull out a win on Sunday Night Football, 27-23.
Cowboys vs Steelers betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM, per Oct. 5:
- Spread: Cowboys +2.5
- Over/under: 44
- Moneyline: Cowboys +115, Steelers -135
Cowboys vs Steelers injury report
Cowboys Inactives:
- Deuce Vaughn, RB
- Micah Parsons, DE
- Caelen Carson, CB
- KJ Henry, DL
- Matt Waletzko, OT
- John Stephens Jr., TE
- Trey Lance, QB
Steelers Inactives
- Russell Wilson, QB
- Roman Wilson, WR
- Jaylen Warren, RB
- Alex Highsmith, OLB
- Max Scharping, G
- Mycole Pruitt, TE
- Cordarrelle Patterson, RB/KR
Cowboys vs. Steelers weather
Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 60s for kickoff, with a brief moment of rain potentially in the forecast.
- Sept. 9: Dallas Cowboys 33, Cleveland Browns 17
- Sept. 15: New Orleans Saints 44, Dallas Cowboys 19
- Sept. 22: Baltimore Ravens 28, Dallas Cowboys 25
- Sept. 26: Dallas Cowboys 20, New York Giants 15
- Oct. 6: at Pittsburgh Steelers | 7:20 p.m.
- Oct. 13: vs Detroit Lions | 3:25 p.m.
- Oct. 27: at San Francisco 49ers | 7:20 p.m.
- Nov. 3: at Atlanta Falcons | 12:00 p.m.
- Nov. 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 p.m.
- Nov. 18: vs. Houston Texans | 7:20 p.m.
- Nov. 24: at Washington Commanders | 12:00 p.m.
- Nov. 28: vs New York Giants | 3:30 p.m.
- Dec. 9: vs. Cincinnati Bengals | 7:15 p.m.
- Dec. 15: at Carolina Panthers | 12:00 p.m.
- Dec. 22: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:20 p.m.
- Dec. 29: at Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 p.m.
- TBD: vs Washington Commanders
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