Five primetime moments to remember from 2024

5) Week 14: vs Bengals – Overshown’s 4^th Down Cease

Dallas was eager on constructing momentum behind Cooper Rush and an bettering protection coming into their Monday Evening Soccer battle with the Bengals. After buying and selling scores early within the recreation, Cincinnati had simply crossed the 50-yard line into Dallas territory earlier than being confronted with 4^th down and three. Joe Burrow was pressured on the play and was pressured to dump it off to the tailback Chase Brown, who appeared open on the time. That was till DeMarvion Overshown sped over to the spot, drilled Brown and jarred the soccer free, breaking apart the cross and profitable possession for Dallas. Sadly, this might be certainly one of Overshown’s last highlights of the season as he suffered a extreme knee harm within the second half, bringing his season to an abrupt finish.

4) Week 11: vs Texans – Turpin’s 64-yard TD

For weeks, Cowboys followers have been clamoring for KaVontae Turpin to get extra concerned on offense and use the explosive means he showcases on particular groups. That lastly grew to become a actuality on Monday Evening Soccer. Down 14-0 early within the second quarter, Cooper Rush discovered Turpin open on a drag route over the center and his pace did the remainder. Turpin would hit 22.36 mph on his option to a 64-yard landing to chop the Texans lead in half. That quantity nonetheless stands because the quickest on-field pace recorded this season and the quickest recorded by a Cowboys participant throughout the “Subsequent Gen Period” since 2016.

3) Week 4: at Giants – Lamb’s 55-yard TD

After beginning the season, 1-2 and dropping two-straight in important trend to New Orleans and Baltimore, the Cowboys wanted a confidence builder from their Thursday Evening Soccer matchup with the Giants. That increase got here mid-way by way of the second quarter as CeeDee Lamb broke open down the left sideline, made one minimize inside, and took off for a 55-yard landing. Turning again to taunt the Giants secondary as he backed into the endzone. A second that put Dallas forward 14-6 and set the tone for a 20-15 win, persevering with their dominance over their bitter NFC East rival.

2) Week 16: vs Buccaneers – Jourdan Lewis Interception

Dallas dominated for a lot of the sport and held a 26-17 lead deep into the fourth quarter. Tampa Bay, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, entered the sport on a four-game profitable streak and main the NFC South. Which means they weren’t taking place and not using a battle. With 6:30 remaining, the Buccaneers have been driving on offense, trying to make it a two-score recreation. On 1^st and 10 from the Dallas 46, Mayfield dropped again and delivered a strike to Jalen McMillan on the purpose line. There was just one factor left standing in the best way of a Tampa landing, and his identify was Jourdan Lewis. The veteran cornerback wrestled the ball away from the rookie receiver for a vital interception, saving a landing within the course of. Dallas would go on to win, 26-24 on Sunday Evening Soccer.

1) Week 5: at Steelers – Tolbert’s Sport Profitable TD

Sunday Evening Soccer become “Early Monday Morning Soccer” because the opening kickoff was delayed practically 90-minutes. The rain continued all through the night time because the Cowboys and Steelers every struggled to search out any groove on offense, scoring a mixed 16 factors within the first three quarters. Nevertheless, the 2 groups traded scores to start the fourth, and Pittsburgh took a 17-13 lead with 4:56 left. Dallas pieced collectively a 70-yard drive in 15 performs earlier than discovering Jalen Tolbert on 4th and purpose for the landing with 20-seconds remaining. Securing a much-needed street win over the Steelers.