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The game started late due to inclement weather, pushing kickoff back 90 minutes, and it wrapped up just before midnight. Despite the challenging conditions, the Cowboys’ performance was more affected by its mistakes and penalties than by the weather.
Trailing 17-13, with under a minute to go, Dak Prescott struggled, throwing two picks and losing a fumble, all while the Cowboys executed a comeback.
In a surprising turn of events, Prescott managed to shake off his earlier blunders and found Tolbert for a four-yard touchdown on a crucial fourth down with just 20 seconds remaining. This last-minute play secured a thrilling 20-17 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Even though the offense faced its share of struggles, being stopped inside the Steeler’s 20-yard line three times, Prescott kept his cool, finishing the game with 352 passing yards and two touchdowns despite the two costly turnovers that could have created a significant deficit to cover.
Dallas pieced together a solid drive, covering 70 yards in 15 plays, which proved to be the winning formula to boost its all-time record against the Steelers, 19-16.
Prescott had time in the pocket to connect with Tolbert, crossing from right to left while being pursued by Steelers’ safety DeShon Elliot. Tolbert secured the ball as Elliot wrestled him down in the end zone. That ignited the Cowboys’ celebration.
The Steelers, now 3-2, spent most of the game playing catch-up until it took the lead with just under five minutes left following Joey Porter, Jr.’s interception. (start here)
Justin Fields completed 15-of-27 passes for 131 yards, including a 63-yard drive, which ended with a six-yard shovel pass to tight end Pat Freiermuth. That pushed Pittsburgh ahead 17-13.
Undeterred without DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons, Dallas limited the Steelers to 226 total yards and only three first-half points.