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Underdog Cowboys Upset Commanders 34-26 with Onside Kick TD in 31-Point Finale

Nov 24, 2024, 09:32 PM

The Dallas Cowboys secured a dramatic 34-26 victory over the Washington Commanders in an NFC East showdown on Sunday, breaking their five-game losing streak. The game featured a frenetic finish, with 31 points scored in the final four minutes—the second most in any game since 2000. Despite being 10.5-point underdogs, the Cowboys triumphed in what became their biggest upset since 2010. Key moments included Cowboys' Juanyeh Thomas returning an onside kick for a touchdown, the first such play in 2024, and Terry McLaurin's 86-yard touchdown reception that brought the Commanders within one point. However, a missed extra point by Austin Seibert kept the score at 27-26. The Cowboys capitalized on the ensuing kickoff with Thomas's return sealing the win. The loss marks the third consecutive defeat for the Commanders, who now fall to a 7-5 record.