The Dallas Cowboys used a ridiculously enjoyable third-quarter scoring barrage to go from a slim halftime deficit to blowing out one of the NFL’s last undefeated teams. Trailing 14-13, a defensive stand started things off and then Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott got rolling. A few Trevon Diggs interceptions later and Dallas had shutout the Carolina Panthers 20-0 in the quarter.
There wasn’t much left to be done, though as Mike McCarthy called off the dogs the Panthers did make the final score interesting with two fourth-quarter touchdowns. All in all though, it was an exciting day for the Cowboys as their offense and defense once again put together complete games without reaching their pinnacle, winning 36-28.
Dallas improved to 3-1 on the young season, while the Panthers are no longer lossless. Dallas ran the ball a whopping 34 times for 245 yards while Prescott threw four touchdown passes despite throwing for less than 200 yards for the first time all season.
The defense harrassed Sam Darnold all afternoon, sacking him five times in addition to the two interceptions by soon-to-be Pro Bowler Diggs.
Top Passer: Dak Prescott, 14 for 22, 188 yards, 4 TDs, 133.3 Passer Rating
Top Runner: Ezekiel Elliott, 20 carries, 143 yards, 1 TD
Top Receiver: Amari Cooper, 3 receptions, 69 yards 1 TD
Top Defender: Trevon Diggs, 2 interceptions, 4 tackles
Next Game: October 10th at home against the New York Giants (1-3).
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