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Final Score
Cowboys — 10-3-10-12–35
Steelers — 12-3-3-12–30
The clubhouse candidate for Game of the Year is finished.
You can catch your breath now.
The Cowboys and Steelers exchanged the lead seven times, attempted six two-point conversions, and Ezekiel Elliot finished with 209 yards from scrimmage as the Cowboys keep their win streak alive in Pittsburgh.
The Steelers started strong, jumping out to a 12-0 lead. But it was obvious the grind of Elliot and the Dallas line would be a problem, one that hurt the Steelers most when the game was on the line.
After leading early, Pittsburgh chased the lead for most of the second half. Roethlisberger was outstanding, passing for over 400 yards, and Bell made great plays in the open field. When it looked like Pittsburgh was driving for the winner, Roethlisberger faked a spike to hit Antonio Brown with the go-ahead TD pass.
But it wouldn’t last. Prescott calmly drove the Cowboys down, and Elliot put his final stamp on the game with a 32-yard TD run with only nine seconds remaining.
It’s a tough loss for the Steelers, who drop to 4-5 and slip out of the AFC Playoff Picture. Dallas’ win streak increases to eight games, and they are in the drivers seat in the NFC East.
Keep scrolling for full highlights:
Game Highlights
ELLIOT BURSTS THROUGH WITH NINE SECONDS LEFT
ZEKE with the go-ahead TD!!!
Only 9 seconds remain.
Wowowowowowowow. #DALvsPIT t.co/69sn9wdn3H
ZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. #DALvsPIT
FORGET THE FIELD GOAL. ZEKE FINDS THE END ZONE!!! #DALvsPIT
Wow. What a finish.
The Cowboys got a big boost on the game-wining drive attempt from a 15-yard facemask, and on the following play Elliot explodes through the middle for a 32-yard winner. Dallas goes for the sixth two-point conversion attempt of the game, but again they fail to convert.
Seven lead changes. Dallas gets one more in the final seconds.
FAKE. SPIKE.
🚨 FAKE SPIKE ALERT! 🚨
And Big Ben finds @AntonioBrown in the end zone.
WOW. #DALvsPIT t.co/4GgDIDgvvS
There are few teams who can engineer great late-game drives in the NFL. Two of them are in this game.
#DALvsPIT
Pittsburgh didn’t need long for the comeback. Roethlisberger hits James for 24, and then lines up to spike the ball with 45 seconds left. Instead of spiking, he tosses a lob to Antonio Brown for what could be the game-winning TD.
Elliot Puts Dallas Ahead Late With Another TD
The @DallasCowboys have the lead in Pittsburgh! #DALvsPIT t.co/oTTdPEyW1i
After the Dallas TD and failed two-point conversion: Cowboys 29, #Steelers 24 with 1:55 remaining in the game.
The Cowboys have asserted themselves in the second half, and Elliot rips a 14-yard run to get into the endzone. Two-point conversions have been a theme in this game, and Dallas fails to convert this one to keep the lead at five.
Bell Breaks The Plain & Pittsburgh Retakes The Lead
.@L_Bell26 stretches, dives and SCORES.
The @Steelers now have the lead! #DALvsPIT t.co/bS33kyVIP2
The Steelers respond with a TD drive, aided by three catches by Antonio Brown. Bell got to the edge on the right side for the score, but the Steelers were once again unable to conver a two-point attempt.
Dallas Takes Their First Lead on Bryant’s TD
.@DAK. DEZ.
50-yard @DallasCowboys TD!!! #DALvsPIT t.co/R9lDN23lDU
That was freaking beautiful. Dak to Dez TD. Gorgeous pass by Dak….baller catch by Dez. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #DALvsPIT
After the Cowboys get a strong punt return from Lucky Whitehead, they capitalize on a great play from Dak Prescott. The rookie QB withstood the pressure, and threw an accurate deep ball to Dez Bryant for the score. The momentum is back with the Cowboys heading into the final quarter.
Cowboys 14-Play Drive Comes Up Short
.@Dak drops back.
And is SACKED.
This is a really, really physical football game. Totally old school Cowboys-Steelers #DALvsPIT
The game has slowed in the second half, as both teams try to establish long drives. Both have done so, but both have been forced to settle for field goals.
Halftime Report
The Steelers lead the Cowboys at halftime, thanks to big plays on offense and a few key stops on defense.
Pittsburgh forced a fumble on the Cowboys’ opening drive, and Roethlisberger hit Bell for the first of two passing TDs in the half. Bell had a solid half, finishing with five catches and over 80 yards from scrimmage.
Dallas were down 12-0 almost immediately, but responded with an 83-yard Zeke Elliot TD. Elliot was the Cowboys’ best player in the half, as Dallas drove the football but were twice forced to settle for field goals.
Eli Rogers has been a standout for Pittsburgh, catching four passes for 42 yards in the half.
The Steelers will receive to start the third quarter.
Ezekiel Elliot Strikes Back For Dallas
EZEKIEL ELLIOTT!
83 YARDS.
TO. THE. HOUSE. #DALvsPIT t.co/jXAaKSPzH2
ZEKE, FREAKIN’ FOR 83-YARD TD.
My gosh Zeke can haul
The Cowboys needed a big play, and Ezekiel Elliot got one. On a 2nd and 18, Elliot took a screen pass 83 yards to paydirt. It’s a massive play for the Cowboys, who were looking at a potential third and long down by two scores.
Eli Rogers Scoops Roethlisberger’s Second TD Pass
This is the Eli Rogers the Steelers expected all year. They love his feel for slot position. Just hasn’t put it all together. Starting to.
The Steelers offense has started hot, as they go on another touchdown drive in the opening quarter. Rogers caught a deep ball earlier on the drive, and capped it with a low grab while diving into the endzone.
Steelers Score First & Go For Two
Big Ben to Bell…bullseye! 🎯
@DallasCowboys at @Steelers LIVE on @SkySports 2 NOW.
Le’Veon Bell is dangerous as a receiver, and he showed great hands catching a touchdown pass on the Steelers’ opening drive. Pittsburgh went for two, but a fade to Ladarius Green fell incomplete.
That ‘I’ll be taking that’ moment…
FUMBLE!
Steelers strip the ball from Dak Prescott and jump on it to take over!
Anthony Chickillo forces the fumble and Ryan Shazier recovers it for the #Steelers.
The Cowboys start with solid gains from both Elliot and Bryant, but their first mistake costs them possession. Prescott is stripped, and Shazier pounces on it for the game’s first big play.
Almost time in Pittsburgh.
All caps – HERO !
Sunday vibes !! Thank you for your service Pat Tillman #veteransday
If you didn’t already see these check ’em out. Antonio Brown’s cleats have been unreal this season.
Game Stats
Stats will be updated throughout the game
Cowboys
Passing: Prescott: 22/32, 319 yards, 2 TD, fumble lost
Rushing: Elliot: 21 carries, 114 yards, TD
Receiving: Bryant: 6 catches, 116 yards, TD
Steelers
Passing: Roethlisberger: 37/46, 408 yards, 3 TD
Rushing: Bell: 17 carries, 57 yards
Receiving: Brown: 14 catches, 154 yards, TD
Preview
Heinz Field will be rocking Sunday, as the Steelers welcome the hottest team in football to Heinz Field. Dallas has won seven straight, are winners of seven straight, aided by the best running game in football. Dak Prescott has been impressive in his first eight NFL starts, but he’s yet to face a defense on the road like he will in Week 10.
The Steelers defense hasn’t been as dominant as in years past, but will be up to the task of shutting down Ezekiel Elliot this week. Pittsburgh ranks around the middle of the NFL in rush defense, but a sloppy performance against the Dolphins throws of the numbers. The Steelers have held teams under 100 yards rushing five times this season, so it’s more boom-or-bust than the average.
For Pittsburgh, the offense will depend upon the health of Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers QB is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn meniscus, but looked shaky in his return start last week at Baltimore.