Sunday in Arlington gave Cowboys fans one for the ages — a wild back-and-forth that ended with bravery, grit, and a 46-yard boot in overtime. Let’s break it down.
Game Recap: Heart-Stopping vs. New York Giants
- Final: Cowboys 40, Giants 37 (OT).
- Brandon Aubrey was the hero. He drilled a 64-yard field goal as regulation expired to force overtime, then came back to hit a 46-yard game winner.
- Dak Prescott threw for 361 yards and 2 touchdowns, showing resilience after his injury last season.
- Russell Wilson had a monster game for New York: 450 yards, 3 TDs. The Cowboys defense gave up yardage, but made a big play when it counted — Donovan Wilson’s interception in OT gave the Cowboys the setup.
New Addition: Clowney Signs On
Right after that win, Dallas added some beef up front: Jadeveon Clowney.
- The deal is one year (reported around $3.5-6 million, depending on bonuses).
- Clowney is a three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher, former No.1 pick (2014), with 58 career sacks, lots of quarterback pressure history.
- With Micah Parsons traded away, Clowney is expected to help fill in some of that pass-rush void.
Human Moment & What It Means
This game wasn’t just about stats. It was about belief. Dak Prescott said postgame that “this group showed what heart looks like.” The team rallied through momentum shifts, kept fighting even when momentum and the scoreboard wavered. Aubrey — not always in the spotlight — emerged like a movie-scene hero. Clowney’s signing isn’t just about adding sacks, it’s about showing the roster isn’t willing to roll over: Dallas still wants to compete, still wants to be relevant.
What to Watch Next
Aubrey’s leg — clutch under pressure. Is this the kicker the Cowboys can depend on in tight games all season?Title: “Cowboys Clutch in OT: Aubrey Nails Winner, Clowney Joins the Fight”
Can Dallas tighten up the defense so they don’t have to rely on wild finishes? Big plays like Donovan Wilson’s pick matter.
How fast can Clowney shake off rust and mesh with the front line? If he gets going, could shift how offenses plan against Dallas.
Inquiring Minds Wanna Know
- Can Dallas tighten up the defense so they don’t have to rely on wild finishes? Big plays like Donovan Wilson’s pick matter.
- How fast can Clowney shake off rust and mesh with the front line? If he gets going, could shift how offenses plan against Dallas.
- Aubrey’s leg — clutch under pressure. Is this the kicker the Cowboys can depend on in tight games all season?