Watch: Cowboys’ Prescott threads needle, TE actually catches the TD

The Cowboys started off shaky, but steadied themselves and took the early lead on the Rams. | From @KDDrummondNFL

The Dallas Cowboys started the game off with the ball, and things were ugly. The rust was clearly in play for the offensive line, who lost left tackle Tyron Smith on Thursday to a neck stinger. On their first three dropbacks, Prescott was sacked three times, only one on third down was negated by an illegal contact penalty.

Dallas took full advantage of the extra chance, getting things together and marching down the field thanks to a renewed commitment to getting the ball to WR CeeDee Lamb. Lamb caught three passes on the drive, but the scoring play came courtesy of the tight end position.

From just inside the red zone, you read that right, Prescott floated a beautiful pass down the seam, over the defense into the outstretched arm of second-year tight end Jake Ferguson for the 18-yard score.