‘Butter’ Extends Cowboys Lead to 6-3
The Dallas Cowboys pushed their lead to 6-3 in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers, courtesy of kicker Brandon Aubrey's second successful field goal of the game. Following a defensive stop early in the quarter, Dallas began their drive at their own 34-yard line, looking to build on their earlier 3-3 tie.
Quarterback Dak Prescott wasted no time moving the Cowboys offense down the field. Prescott found tight end Jake Ferguson on a crucial 27-yard pass, setting the team up inside the Steelers' 15-yard line. Ferguson's reception gave the Cowboys momentum, but their progress was briefly interrupted when rookie left tackle Tyler Guyton went down with a left thigh injury two plays later, forcing an injury timeout.
After the stoppage, the Cowboys found themselves facing a 3rd-and-11 situation at the Steelers' 14-yard line. A false start penalty pushed Dallas back five yards, making it a challenging 3rd-and-16 from the Steelers' 19-yard line. Rather than forcing a pass, fullback Hunter Luepke gained four yards on the ground, allowing the Cowboys to set up a field goal attempt.
Brandon Aubrey, who had already nailed a 55-yard field goal earlier in the game, came out to attempt a 33-yard kick. Aubrey once again delivered, splitting the uprights to give the Cowboys a 6-3 lead with 8:51 remaining in the second quarter.
Related:With Aubrey's reliable leg and the Cowboys' defense holding strong , Dallas has put itself in a position to control the pace as they look to extend their advantage over Pittsburgh. Cowboys are struggling with injuries and will need to play through them to maintain pressure.
This story was originally published October 6, 2024, 7:54 PM.
