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For the second straight weekend, the Cowboys faced a team from the tri-state. Last week’s win was not a surprise, but how the game unfolded, 40-0, shocked many who questioned the Giants’ home field production.
This week’s win was just as impressive as last week. Dallas continued to apply defensive pressure, nearly matching last week’s performance.
Micah Parson led the defense that forced four turnovers, and kicker Brandon Aubrey got in on the act, nailing five field goals to send the Cowboys to its second win of the season with a 30-10 decision over the New York Jets on Sunday evening at AT&T Stadium.
The expected defensive clash watched Parson and Dallas take advantage of four turnovers, including two sacks, a fumble recovery, and two tackles for loss. Trevon Diggs, Malik Hooker, and Jayron Kearse intercepted Jets’ quarterback Zach Wilson, who faced continuous pressure.
Aubrey patiently served Cowboy fans by drilling five field goals in his second game of his rookie season. The field goals covered 35, 21, 55, and 26.
Dak Prescott had his share in the offense, finishing with 255 yards on 31-of-38 attempts and two touchdowns. CeeDee Lamb had a hand in 143 yards steaming from 11 targets.
Prescott and the Cowboys used 5:41 of the first quarter to post its first score, which covered 75 yards on 12 plays. Aubrey’s kick gave it a 7-0 lead.
Although the Jets’ defense surrendered five field goals, its offense suffered, finding room to move the ball against the Cowboys’ defense.
Wilson’s evening concluded on 12-of-27 attempts for 170 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions.
The Jets trailed 10-0 before Wilson completed a pass to Garrett Wilson, who turned it into a 68-yard touchdown. That trimmed the deficit 10-7 following Austin Siebert’s extra point kick.
Jets will host the (0-2) Patriots next Sunday while Dallas travels to Arizona to face (0-2) Cardinals on Sunday.
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