Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3
— The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes to beat the Dallas Cowboys 16-3 on Thursday night in the first NFL preseason game in two years.
National Football League
FINAL
Dallas Cowboys
3
Pittsburgh Steelers
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium · 20,113 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 8:44 3-16
Tyler Simmons 5 Yd pass from Joshua Dobbs (Sam Sloman Kick)
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Field Goal 5:15 3-9
Sam Sloman 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:48 3-6
Kalen Ballage 4 Yd Run (kick failed)
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Field Goal 6:57 3-0
Hunter Niswander 29 Yd Field Goal
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DAL
8 plays, 58 yards, 1:53 · End of Game
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PIT 1:53
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:48 · Downs
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PIT 5:41
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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DAL 7:47
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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PIT 8:44
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:44 3-16
Tyler Simmons 5 Yd pass from Joshua Dobbs (Sam Sloman Kick)
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DAL 12:01
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:01 · Downs
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PIT 14:02
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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DAL 1:22
6 plays, 44 yards, 3:53 · Punt
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PIT 5:15
9 plays, 14 yards, 4:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:15 3-9
Sam Sloman 48 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 9:51
3 plays, 19 yards, 0:57 · Interception
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PIT 10:48
5 plays, 33 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:48 3-6
Kalen Ballage 4 Yd Run (kick failed)
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DAL 12:55
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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PIT
1 play, -1 yard, 0:01 · End of Half
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DAL 0:01
10 plays, 65 yards, 1:48 · Missed FG
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PIT 1:49
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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DAL 4:03
8 plays, 41 yards, 4:33 · Fumble
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PIT 8:36
7 plays, 49 yards, 2:50 · Missed FG
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DAL 11:26
14 plays, 79 yards, 7:18 · Missed FG
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PIT 3:44
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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DAL 6:57
11 plays, 37 yards, 4:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:57 3-0
Hunter Niswander 29 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 11:44
6 plays, 23 yards, 3:16 · Fumble
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Team Stats
DAL
PIT
19
1st Downs
15
13
Passing 1st downs
9
4
Rushing 1st downs
6
2
1st downs from penalties
0
7-17
3rd down efficiency
5-13
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
68
Total Plays
59
347
Total Yards
250
5.1
Yards per Play
4.2
10
Total Drives
11
238
Passing
174
24/43
Comp/Att
18/28
5.1
Yards per pass
6.0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
4-25
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-1
109
Rushing
76
21
Rushing Attempts
30
5.2
Yards per rush
2.5
0-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
4-30
Penalties
3-43
3
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:12
Possession
29:48
Injuries
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Ben Skowronek Questionable
- Doneiko Slaughter Questionable
- Brandin Echols Questionable
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
Dallas Cowboys
- DeMarvion Overshown Questionable
- George Pickens Questionable
- Joey Porter Jr. Questionable
- Luke Schoonmaker Questionable
- KaVontae Turpin Questionable
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