The Cowboys are only 22 minutes into their season and are already making a statement to the lead. After alternating return touchdowns and offensive drives that ended in field goals, the offense was finally able to reach the end zone as intended.
First, though, Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons had to make another huge play. Parsons burst through the Giants’ offensive line, pressuring Daniel Jones towards the sideline and into a rushed throw. At the other end of the toss was free-agent acquisition Stephon Gilmore, who plucked the ball off the ground for the team’s third forced turnover and second interception.
Stephon Gilmore picks off Jones! Another INT for the Dallas D
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A few plays later, new RB1 Tony Pollard was taking the pitch on the goal line from quarterback Dak Prescott and slow-playing the hole into the end zone for the lead.
Tony Pollard. RB1.
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Dallas has completely dominated the first half of their first game of the 2023 season. They lead 26-0 with just under eight minutes to go in the game