Cowboys Defense Seals the Deal: In a game that saw the Cowboys and Seahawks go punt-free for the fifth time this NFL regular season, it was the Dallas defense that stepped up with three crucial fourth-down stops, securing a 41-35 triumph on Thursday night.
The game’s final moments proved decisive as the Cowboys denied the Seahawks on fourth-and-short situations, ultimately clinching the victory. A pivotal fourth-and-1 stop at the Dallas 46-yard line with 7:04 left set the stage for a game-winning touchdown drive, propelling the Cowboys to a 38-35 lead. Seattle’s subsequent failed attempts on fourth downs at their own 49 and the 50-yard line solidified Dallas’s defensive dominance.
Quarterback Dak Prescott showcased his prowess, completing 29-of-41 passes for 299 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb played a pivotal role with 12 receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown.
Amidst the intense battle, six players with ties to Alabama high schools and colleges took the field:
- Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (Alabama) was on injured reserve and ineligible to play.
- Cowboys linebacker Rashaan Evans (Auburn High, Alabama) did not record any stats.
- Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (Auburn) also did not record any stats.
- Cowboys cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (Hewitt-Trussville, Auburn) was designated as a game-day inactive.
- Seahawks cornerback Mike Jackson (Spain Park) did not record any stats.
- Jarran Reed (Alabama) made a significant impact for the Seahawks, starting at nose tackle and contributing with seven tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits. Reed’s standout performance adds to his impressive five sacks this season.
- Jalen Tolbert (McGill-Toolen, South Alabama) started at wide receiver for the Cowboys, making a notable 17-yard reception.
- Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams (Lee-Montgomery) contributed with one tackle.
With this victory, the Cowboys (9-3) are set to continue the prime-time action against the Philadelphia Eagles at 7:20 p.m. CST on December 10 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Dallas aims to extend its impressive 13-game home winning streak in this NFC East showdown
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Where is Ezekiel Elliott?
Ezekiel Elijah Elliott, also known as “Zeke”, was born on July 22, 1995. He is a running back for the New England Patriots in the NFL. Elliott attended Ohio State University, where he played college football for the Buckeyes and received second-team All-American honors in 2015.
Who are the Dallas Cowboys defensive players?
The ‘flex’ was created to combat option blocking by offensive lines that were using crafty maneuvers to open up holes for the running back. With the flex, two defensive linemen can now assess and respond more effectively to the option blocking, preventing the running back from easily finding open space.
What is the Flex defense?
QBDak Prescott and Cooper Rush lead the offense, with Tony Pollard and Rico Dowdle as the primary running backs. The wide receiver lineup includes CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Brooks, Brandin Cooks, KaVontae Turpin, and 7 more players.