The Dallas Cowboys were on the precipice of a lost season. Already sitting at 0-1 and staring the dreaded 0-2 start in the face, they had to bear down and try to win a game without their franchise quarterback. For the second time in two seasons, backup Cooper Rush came in to start the game and left it victorious, once again in the final minute.
The Cowboys 20-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals was mostly on the strength of their defense, as Micah Parsons once again led the way. The second-year LB had two sacks, as did DE Dorance Armstrong, among six takedowns of Joe Burrow. The corners kept the WRs contained, the line kept Joe Mixon contained and set the stage for the offense and special teams to win the game. Thanks to the wonderful photographers from the Associated Press, USA Today Images and Getty Images, enjoy over 100 great snaps from the contest.