Prescott Sets Cowboys Marks in Win as Former Bulldogs Log NFL Week 7
Dak Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns as the Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-21 on Monday night. The win moved Prescott past Roger Staubach for second place in franchise history with 86 victories. He needs eight more to match Troy Aikman’s team record, according to the report.
Prescott completed 15 of 27 passes without an interception. He threw touchdown passes of 9 and 16 yards to CeeDee Lamb and connected with George Pickens for a 21-yard score. Prescott also ran for a two-point conversion late in the third quarter. His three-touchdown game was his 80th with multiple touchdown passes, surpassing Tony Romo for the most in Cowboys history.
Houston running back Jo’Quavious “Woody” Marks led the Texans with 66 yards on 19 carries in a 27-21 loss to the New York Giants. He also caught a 15-yard pass and recovered a fumble. Marks has 271 rushing yards and two touchdowns this season, and has led Houston in rushing in consecutive weeks.
New Orleans cornerback Martin Emerson had five solo tackles in the Saints’ 16-10 loss to Pittsburgh in Saint-Denis, France. Tennessee defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons recorded four tackles, two quarterback hits and a pass defensed in a 27-24 loss to Cleveland. Los Angeles Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes made two tackles and defended a pass in a 35-21 win over the Raiders, while Houston defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy had two assisted tackles against the Giants.
Cleveland’s Elgton Jenkins started at center and played all 70 offensive snaps in the Browns’ win over Tennessee. He also made one solo tackle. Seattle tackle Charles Cross started at left tackle and played 57 offensive snaps and three special teams plays in a 20-3 win over Kansas City before leaving late with an ankle injury. Cross also made a solo tackle.
Elsewhere, Miami tight end Seydou Traore played 11 offensive snaps and 19 on special teams in a 28-25 win over the New York Jets. New Orleans cornerback Decamerion Richardson played nine special teams snaps in the Saints’ loss. Kansas City defensive end Chris Jones started and played 45 defensive snaps against Seattle.
Mississippi State alumni also had several players inactive or unavailable. Indianapolis running back Davon Booth was on the practice squad in a 16-10 loss to Minnesota. Miami linebacker Willie Gay Jr. was inactive because of illness, and Chicago defensive end Montez Sweat was suspended for a 30-24 win over New England. Dallas linebacker Tyrus Wheat was inactive in the Cowboys’ win, while Arizona tackle Albert Reese IV was inactive in a 30-16 loss to Denver. Cleveland linebacker Nathaniel Watson was on the practice squad injured list with a knee injury.
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