Dak Prescott had an impressive performance as he led the Dallas Cowboys to a 20-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. Prescott completed 21 of 30 passes for 272 yards and one touchdown. He also added a rushing touchdown to his stat line. This performance makes him the 30th quarterback in NFL history to throw a touchdown pass against 31 or more opponents.
The game was tied at 10-10 in the fourth quarter until Prescott connected with Brandin Cooks for a two-yard touchdown pass, giving the Cowboys a 17-10 lead. However, the Chargers fought back and tied the game with a one-yard touchdown catch by Gerald Everett from Justin Herbert.
With 2:19 remaining in the game, Brandon Aubrey made a crucial 39-yard field goal to give the Cowboys the lead. The Chargers had one last chance to tie the game and send it into overtime, but Stephon Gilmore intercepted Herbert’s pass with 1:22 left on the clock, securing the victory for the Cowboys.
Prescott commended his team’s resilience and their ability to bounce back after a tough loss last week. The Cowboys improved their record to 4-2 and have a strong track record of winning games after a loss, with a 10-1 record since the start of 2021.
CeeDee Lamb had an impressive game for the Cowboys, with seven receptions for 117 yards. On the other side, Herbert threw for two touchdowns and completed 22 of 37 passes for 227 yards, but he also threw an interception. Keenan Allen had a solid performance, with seven catches for 85 yards and a touchdown.
The Chargers started the game strong, scoring on their opening drive with a one-yard touchdown catch by Allen. Austin Ekeler, who had been sidelined due to an ankle injury, played a key role in the drive with a 28-yard screen pass reception that set up the touchdown.
The Cowboys responded on their next drive when Prescott executed a perfect zone read play, keeping the ball and rushing for an 18-yard touchdown. This was Prescott’s longest rushing touchdown of his career and the longest touchdown run by a Cowboys quarterback since 2010.
The Cowboys took a 10-7 lead into halftime after Aubrey made a 32-yard field goal on the last play of the second quarter. The Chargers tied the game in the third quarter with a 32-yard field goal by Cameron Dicker.
In a key play of the game, Cooks’ two-yard touchdown reception was set up by a 60-yard catch by Tony Pollard. Prescott scrambled away from pressure on third-and-11 and completed a short pass to Pollard, who broke a tackle and nearly scored a touchdown before being brought down.
In other news, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay revealed that rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is likely to miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury. Richardson, the fourth overall pick in this year’s draft, has shown promise when healthy, but will now have to undergo surgery. Gardner Minshew will continue as the Colts’ starter in Richardson’s absence.
Despite the setback, Irsay remains confident in his team’s ability and is taking the season one game at a time. The Colts currently hold a 3-3 record and are in second place in the AFC South.
Overall, the Cowboys’ victory over the Chargers was a hard-fought battle, showcasing the talent and resilience of both teams.
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