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In a thrilling matchup, Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to a 20-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a last-minute touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert. Despite struggling with turnovers, Prescott's composure shone through as he orchestrated a game-winning drive, marking his 23rd such drive in his career. The win was significant for head coach Mike McCarthy, who celebrated his first regular-season victory against the Steelers, his hometown team.
- Dak Prescott's leadership and ability to perform under pressure were key to the Cowboys' victory.
- Despite multiple turnovers, the Cowboys showed resilience and depth, overcoming significant player absences.
Dak Prescott | QB
Comeback
Leadership
Week 5
1 carries
3 rush yards
352 pass yards
1 pass TDs
1 fumbles
2 interceptions
- Threw for 352 yards with 29 completions on 42 attempts.
- Had 2 interceptions and 1 fumble, but led a game-winning drive.
- Completed 5 of 7 passes for 46 yards on the final drive.
Jalen Tolbert | WR
Breakout
Pickup
Week 5
1 receptions
1 targets
4 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Scored the game-winning touchdown on a 4-yard reception from Prescott.
- Stepped up in the absence of Brandin Cooks.
Dallas Cowboys
- Demonstrated resilience by overcoming injuries to key players.
- Maintained a competitive position in the NFC East.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Failed to secure a win despite a strong defensive effort.
- Need to improve on closing out games, particularly in tight situations.