{
  "id": 19346832,
  "title": "Cowboys proved they don't have to blow every close game, here's what we learned",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/cowboys-proved-they-dont-have-to-blow-every-close-game-heres-what-we",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T14:55:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-proved-dont-blow-every-145511876.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Dallas Cowboys demonstrated they can secure victories without blowing lead-laden games, according to the team's recent performance. Despite giving away a game-ending field goal and failing to score a touchdown in a goal-to-go situation against the Baltimore Ravens, the Cowboys ultimately emerged victorious. They also suffered a heartbreak when they lost a home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coming up short after blowing a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. However, under the guidance of head coach Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys showcased a defensive performance that led to a win, marking their first full four-quarter defensive-led victory in multiple seasons. Quarterback Dak Prescott showcased resilience in the face of adversity, driving the team to a late win despite committing 14 penalties for 153 yards. Quarterback CeeDee Lamb, despite several penalties and a lost fumble, was the team's best player, accumulating 195 yards and a touchdown. The defense's stellar performance and the impact of Tyler Goodson, who made significant contributions in a game he's unlikely to play again due to injury, are two key takeaways from this Cowboys' win.",
  "summary": "The Cowboys finally showed a defense that can win a game, a respectable second running back option, and one player can be poor and great in one game.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}