Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking Saints

— Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn had to step in for Mike McCarthy as acting head coach and enjoyed the sideline view as the unit he normally oversees lifted the Cowboys out of their recent swoon with a slew of big plays.
Dec 3, 2021, 06:32 am - AP
Play-By-Play
1st Quarter
Dallas Cowboys
Touchdown
0:59 - 1st
7
DAL
0
NO
Michael Gallup 1 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
6 plays, 80 yards, 3:16
2nd Quarter
New Orleans Saints
Touchdown
12:54 - 2nd
7
DAL
7
NO
Lil'Jordan Humphrey 24 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Brett Maher Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:05
Dallas Cowboys
Field Goal
9:04 - 2nd
10
DAL
7
NO
Greg Zuerlein 55 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 39 yards, 3:50
Dallas Cowboys
Field Goal
0:00 - 2nd
13
DAL
7
NO
Greg Zuerlein 34 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 79 yards, 2:19
3rd Quarter
New Orleans Saints
Field Goal
8:26 - 3rd
13
DAL
10
NO
Brett Maher 42 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 55 yards, 5:03
Dallas Cowboys
Touchdown
3:55 - 3rd
20
DAL
10
NO
Tony Pollard 58 Yd Run (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
4 plays, 71 yards, 1:03
4th Quarter
Dallas Cowboys
Touchdown
2:52 - 4th
27
DAL
10
NO
Carlos Watkins 29 Yd Interception Return (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
4 plays, 20 yards, 0:54
New Orleans Saints
Touchdown
2:32 - 4th
27
DAL
17
NO
Deonte Harris 70 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Brett Maher Kick)
2 plays, 70 yards, 0:20
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