Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking Saints

— Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn had to step in for Mike McCarthy as acting head coach and enjoyed the sideline view as the unit he normally oversees lifted the Cowboys out of their recent swoon with a slew of big plays.
12/2/2021 - AP

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

DALNO
TD
0:59
Michael Gallup 1 Yd pass from Dak Prescott (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
6 plays, 80 yards, 3:16
70

2nd Quarter

DALNO
TD
12:54
Lil'Jordan Humphrey 24 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Brett Maher Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:05
77
FG
9:04
Greg Zuerlein 55 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 39 yards, 3:50
107
FG
0:00
Greg Zuerlein 34 Yd Field Goal
12 plays, 79 yards, 2:19
137

3rd Quarter

DALNO
FG
8:26
Brett Maher 42 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 55 yards, 5:03
1310
TD
3:55
Tony Pollard 58 Yd Run (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
4 plays, 71 yards, 1:03
2010

4th Quarter

DALNO
TD
2:52
Carlos Watkins 29 Yd Interception Return (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
4 plays, 20 yards, 0:54
2710
TD
2:32
Deonte Harris 70 Yd pass from Taysom Hill (Brett Maher Kick)
2 plays, 70 yards, 0:20
2717