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The Cowboys had a lot to play for on Monday Night.
They were playing their first game since Marshawn Kneeland’s death during the bye week; they were playing for the first time this season with DeMarvion Overshown, Quinnen Williams, Shavon Revel and Logan Wilson on the defense; and they were playing for their playoff lives.
It was just the Raiders, of course, but the Cowboys played arguably their best game of the season in rolling Las Vegas 33-16.
Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes; Williams 1.5 sacks and five quarterback hits; and the Cowboys kept alive whatever slim playoff chance they have. They improved to 4-5-1, while the Raiders fell to 2-8.
The Cowboys outgained the Raiders 381 to 236 as Prescott went 25-of-33 for 268 yards.
CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens did not start for disciplinary reasons, but they made their presence felt after the first drive. Pickens caught nine passes for 144 yards and a touchdown, and Lamb caught five for 66 yards and a touchdown. Jake Ferguson and Ryan Flournoy also had a touchdown reception.
Javonte Williams ran for 93 yards on 22 carries.
The Raiders had six drives that crossed midfield, but they went 1-for-3 in the red zone.
Geno Smith was 27-of-42 for 238 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He led the team in rushing with 14 yards on four carries as the Raiders rushed for only 27 yards and had Ashton Jeanty tackled in the end zone by Donovan Ezeiruaku for a safety. Brock Bowers caught seven passes for 72 yards.
Now, it gets real for the Cowboys as they face the Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Vikings, Chargers, Commanders and Giants likely needing to go 5-2 (and likely 6-1) to even have a chance for the postseason.
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