Dak Prescott engineers clutch landing drive to present Cowboys win over Steelers

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Dak Prescott wanted to redeem himself after an interception early within the fourth quarter sparked the Pittsburgh Steelers’ go-ahead landing drive.

With 4:56 left within the sport, Prescott led the Cowboys on a 15-play, 70-yard drive that noticed him throw a 4-yard landing move to Jalen Holbert to take lead. Tolbert had DeShon Elliott hanging on him as he made the seize.

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Dak Prescott and Rico Dowdle

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and working again Rico Dowdle (23) react after connecting for a landing move and catch in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers through the second half of an NFL soccer sport, early Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Pittsburgh) (AP Photograph/Matt Freed)

Dallas held Pittsburgh out of the top zone within the last 40 seconds and picked up a 20-17 victory. The Cowboys moved to 3-2 with the win.

Prescott – even with two essential interceptions – was 29-of-42 with 352 passing yards. He had one other landing move to Rico Dowdle. Prescott’s interception 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 go-ahead landing move to Pat Freiermuth to take the lead. Pittsburgh’s protection, which performed nice for many of the sport, couldn’t get off the sphere on the next drive.

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CeeDee Lamb fights for the play

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts, proper, wraps up Dallas Cowboys vast receiver CeeDee Lamb through the first half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh.  (AP Photograph/Matt Freed)

Fields was 15-of-27 with 127 passing yards and two landing passes. He added 27 yards on the bottom.

Whereas there have been clearly indicators of a Steelers offense, the Cowboys’ protection performed their opponents as robust as they might. They obtained to Fields thrice and Pittsburgh was 3-of-12 on third downs. The Steelers solely had 17 first downs in whole.

Prescott related with 9 completely different receivers. Tolbert led the way in which with seven catches for 87 yards. CeeDee Lamb had 5 catches for 62 yards.

Connor Heyward scores

Pittsburgh Steelers tight finish Connor Heyward (83) celebrates his landing catch with vast receiver Calvin Austin III (19) and tight finish Darnell Washington, prime, through the second half of an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh.  (AP Photograph/Gene J. Puskar)

Justin Fields rolls out

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields seems to move in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys through the first half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photograph/Gene J. Puskar)

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Pittsburgh fell to 3-2 on the season with the loss.

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