The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders, 34-26, on Sunday of their Week 12 NFC East battle. And that’s in all probability the best option to describe what occurred within the recreation
The rating was 3-3 at halftime and Dallas took a 10-9 lead with 4:40 left within the third quarter when Cooper Rush discovered Jalen Tolbert for a 6-yard landing. It appeared prefer it was going to be a defensive battle with no actual scoring occurring for both staff.
Then, the fourth quarter occurred.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush passes towards the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Picture/Stephanie Scarbrough)
The Cowboys took a 20-9 lead over the Commanders after Rush discovered tight finish Luke Schoonmaker for a 22-yard landing. It appeared prefer it was sufficient for the Cowboys to shut out the sport as there was solely 5:16 left.
Jayden Daniels sparked a roaring comeback. He discovered Zach Ertz for a 4-yard landing cross to chop the deficit to 3.
Dallas struck again with a particular groups play. Austin Seibert kicked the ball down the sector. Returner KaVontae Turpin fumbled the ball initially, picked it up, made a spin transfer after which was gone. He galloped 99 yards for the rating and the Cowboys had a 10-point lead.
The Commanders drove down the sector in six performs to arrange Seibert for a 51-yard discipline aim. Dallas went three-and-out on its subsequent possession. However inexplicably made a foul mistake on protection.
Daniels discovered large receiver Terry McLaurin and the veteran discovered area round Cowboys defenders and took the ball into the top zone. One play, 86 yards. Washington may have tied the sport however Seibert missed the point-after try. The Commanders had been down 27-26.
Seibert tried the onside kick to get better it, however the ball bounced to Dallas participant Juanyeh Thomas, who for some motive returned the ball 43 yards for a landing. It gave the Commanders one closing drive. It could have been a good larger calamity if Daniels discovered related magic as he did towards the Chicago Bears.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after working for a 17-yard landing throughout the second half of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Picture/Nick Wass)
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Fortunately, for the Cowboys, Daniels’ Hail Mary try was batted down and the Cowboys picked up the win.
The 2 groups mixed for 31 factors within the fourth quarter.
Rush was stable sufficient to get the win for the Cowboys. He was 24-of-32 with 247 passing yards and two landing passes. Schoonmaker had three catches for 55 yards. Tolbert had two catches for 22 yards.
CeeDee Lamb led Dallas with 10 catches for 67 yards.
The Commanders had three turnovers. Daniels had two interceptions – one to Chauncey Golston and the opposite to Israel Mukuamu. Commanders tight finish John Bates additionally fumbled.
The rookie quarterback was 25-of-38 with 275 yards and two landing passes. He additionally led the staff with 74 speeding yards and had a speeding landing.
Dallas Cowboys tight finish Luke Schoonmaker, middle, celebrates after scoring a 22-yard landing towards the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Picture/Stephanie Scarbrough)
McLaurin had 5 catches for 102 yards.
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Dallas improved to 4-7 on the season and Washington fell to 7-5.
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