Three key plays that helped the Cowboys win 20-16 against the Vikings
What a game!! It seems as if each game the Cowboys play, the more down to the wire it becomes. The game became unwinnable to some as quarterback Dak Prescott was declared inactive before the game with a calf injury. While most did not have much faith, the team overcame injuries, penalties, and Cooper Rush […]
What a game!! It seems as if each game the Cowboys play, the more down to the wire it becomes.
The game became unwinnable to some as quarterback Dak Prescott was declared inactive before the game with a calf injury.
While most did not have much faith, the team overcame injuries, penalties, and Cooper Rush made his first NFL start to escape with a 20-16 win in Minnesota.
Let's discuss the three key plays that contributed to a Cowboys win over the Vikings.
Cedrick Wilson's 73-yard TD
The Cowboys were down 10-3 early in the third quarter when they needed a big play to swing the momentum.
Rush threw a strike over the middle to wide receiver Cedrick Wilson who sprinted up the field, evaded three defenders, and leaped in for a 73-yard TD.
This play gave life to a Cowboys offense that could not get anything going in the first half with a missed field goal and an interception.
Wilson has been an x-factor since taking over the number 3 receiver spot while Michael Gallup is out of the lineup.
These are plays Dallas has been hitting all season long under Prescott and Rush was able to allow his receiver to tie the game.
Randy Gregory's sack to end Vikings drive
The second turning point play in the second half was on a 3rd and 5th play when Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory sacked Kirk Cousins to end the drive.
This was an important play as the Vikings were driving down the field take the lead but instead resulted in a punt.
Gregory has been on a tear with five sacks in the past four games, which leads the team.
His effort and energy have been impeccable, which makes the entire defense better in all phases.
With Gregory on the field, the Cowboys' defense has a chance to win their battles on any given Sunday.
Ezekiel Elliott's crucial 3rd down reception
This play by far set up the game-winning TD instead of settling for the tie and possible overtime.
Zeke turned a minimal catch into a 16-yard gain to set up a first and goal.
Had Zeke not made this play to split the defenders, most likely the Cowboys are 5-2 and heading back to Dallas.
When a big play was needed, the $90 million RB stepped up to the plate and delivered with force.
This Cowboys team has a mentality to battle until the clock hits zero and give their all.
Situations have not always worked in their favor but they find ways to overcome obstacles and win.
The 6-1 Cowboys now head back to Dallas to play the Denver Broncos with hopes of Prescott returning to action.
This win should prove to the critics that Dallas is a team that means business in the NFC.
