ARLINGTON — Ezekiel Elliott ran for two 1-yard touchdowns and Dak Prescott had a touchdown pass in his return from injury as the Cowboys’ defense did the dirty work again in a 24-6 win over the Lions. Detroit today.
The Cowboys (5-2) recovered a Jamaal Williams fumble at their 1-yard line with a four-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Jared Goff was responsible for another four turnovers, suffering two interceptions and losing two fumbles.
Prescott looked stiff, as you might expect after missing five games with a broken right thumb, and Dallas’ offense struggled, as it did with Cooper Rush, but was supported by the defense to post a record of 4-1 with his backup quarterback.
The Lions (1-5) had a standout performance from the NFL’s worst defense in the first three quarters, but coach Dan Campbell dropped to 0-11-1 on the road in what was something of a homecoming. for the native of Texas.
Campbell’s frustration was evident when he tossed his headphones after a Williams fumble was recovered by Anthony Barr with the Cowboys leading 10-6.
