On This Week: Defensive Domination
On this week in Dallas Cowboys history, led by a dominant defensive performance that included a season-high seven sacks of Kirk Cousins, the Cowboys defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 40-3, in Week 11 of 2022, the largest road margin of victory in Cowboys history. The 37-point difference was also the largest road win over a team 8-1 or better in the NFL since the 1970 merger, and it was the second-largest home loss in Vikings history. In addition, Dallas snapped Cousins' streak of 39 straight games with a touchdown pass, which had been the longest active streak in the NFL.
On the other side of the ball, the Cowboys offense was also in complete control. It was the first time in franchise history that the team had one running back score multiple rushing touchdowns (Ezekiel Elliott) and another running back score multiple receiving touchdowns (Tony Pollard) in the same game.
A general overall view of the exterior of U.S. Bank Stadium prior to an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and The Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 40-3. (Scott Boehm via AP)
A general overall view of the interior of U.S. Bank Stadium as seen from field level in the corner of the end zone during an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and The Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 40-3. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) in action during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) reacts after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) blocks during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 40-3. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse (27) leaves the field in celebration after Dallas beat the Minnesota Vikings 40-3 during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
