Dak Prescott Engineers clutch touchdown to give Cowboys victory over Steelers

Dak Prescott needed redemption after an interception early in the fourth quarter sparked the Pittsburgh Steelers' touchdown drive.

With 4:56 left, Prescott led the Cowboys on a 15-play, 70-yard drive that saw him throw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jalen Holbert to take the lead. Tolbert had DeShon Elliott clinging to him as he made the grab.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and running back Rico Dowdle (23) react after connecting for a touchdown pass and catching against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of a game football game, early Monday, October 7, 2024, in Pittsburgh) (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Dallas held Pittsburgh out of the end zone in the final 40 seconds and cruised to a 20-17 victory. The Cowboys improved to 3-2 with the win.

Prescott – even with two crucial interceptions – was 29 of 42 with 352 passing yards. He had another touchdown pass to Rico Dowdle. Prescott's interception of cornerback Joey Porter Jr. gave the Steelers new life.

Justin Fields led the Steelers on a 12-play, 63-yard drive. He threw a touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth to take the lead. Pittsburgh's defense, which played well for most of the game, couldn't get off the field on the next drive.

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts, right, tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Fields was 15 of 27 with 127 passing yards and two touchdown passes. He added 27 yards on the ground.

Even though there were clear signs of a Steelers offense, the Cowboys defense played their opponents as hard as they could. They got to Fields three times and Pittsburgh finished 3 of 12 on third downs. The Steelers had just 17 first downs total.

Prescott connected with nine different receivers. Tolbert led the way with seven catches for 87 yards. CeeDee Lamb had five catches for 62 yards.

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Connor Heyward (83) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) and tight end Darnell Washington, top, during the second half of a Pittsburgh Steelers football game the NFL against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday October 6. 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Pittsburgh fell to 3-2 on the season with the loss.

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