With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
— Cooper Rush's first NFL start was a statement victory for the surging Dallas Cowboys with starting quarterback Dak Prescott stuck on the sideline.
National Football League
FINAL
Dallas Cowboys
20
Minnesota Vikings
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 20 |
| MIN | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
U.S. Bank Stadium · 66,633 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Indianapolis Colts | W 27-23 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Arizona Cardinals | L 30-33 | NFL |
| 10/26/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 38-21 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 13-23 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 16-24 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:51 20-16
Amari Cooper 5 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
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Field Goal 2:51 13-16
Greg Joseph 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:04 13-13
Greg Zuerlein 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:31 10-13
Greg Joseph 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:07 10-10
Cedrick Wilson 73 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
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Field Goal 1:44 3-10
Greg Joseph 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:09 3-7
Greg Zuerlein 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:49 0-7
Adam Thielen 20 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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MIN
5 plays, 17 yards, 0:51 · Downs
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DAL 0:51
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:51 20-16
Amari Cooper 5 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
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MIN 2:51
10 plays, 69 yards, 5:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:51 13-16
Greg Joseph 24 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 8:08
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:55 · Punt
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MIN 9:03
3 plays, -9 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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DAL 9:56
7 plays, 43 yards, 3:43 · Fumble
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MIN 13:39
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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DAL 0:04
5 plays, 51 yards, 2:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:04 13-13
Greg Zuerlein 39 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 2:11
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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DAL 3:50
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:41 · Punt
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MIN 6:31
7 plays, 33 yards, 3:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:31 10-13
Greg Joseph 40 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 9:32
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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MIN 11:10
4 plays, 22 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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DAL 14:07
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:07 10-10
Cedrick Wilson 73 Yd pass from Cooper Rush (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
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MIN
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:37 · End of Half
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DAL 0:37
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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MIN 1:44
11 plays, 49 yards, 4:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:44 3-10
Greg Joseph 45 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 6:09
12 plays, 60 yards, 6:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:09 3-7
Greg Zuerlein 38 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 12:34
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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DAL 14:17
9 plays, 48 yards, 4:33 · Interception
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MIN 3:50
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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DAL 5:19
11 plays, 50 yards, 6:30 · Missed FG
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MIN 11:49
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:49 0-7
Adam Thielen 20 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Greg Joseph Kick)
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Team Stats
DAL
MIN
23
1st Downs
17
17
Passing 1st downs
6
4
Rushing 1st downs
4
2
1st downs from penalties
7
7-14
3rd down efficiency
1-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
68
Total Plays
61
419
Total Yards
278
6.2
Yards per Play
4.6
11
Total Drives
12
341
Passing
177
25/41
Comp/Att
23/36
7.8
Yards per pass
4.8
1
Interceptions thrown
0
3-19
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-7
78
Rushing
101
24
Rushing Attempts
24
3.3
Yards per rush
4.2
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
11-96
Penalties
7-57
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
32:32
Possession
27:28
Injuries
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyler Murray Doubtful
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins Questionable
- Demond Claiborne Injured Reserve
- Theo Jackson Questionable
Dallas Cowboys
- DeMarvion Overshown Questionable
- George Pickens Questionable
- Joey Porter Jr. Questionable
- Luke Schoonmaker Questionable
- KaVontae Turpin Questionable
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