The Dallas Cowboys came into this game knowing that they needed to pick up the win to stay ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles who had the week off. Yet once again this offense just can’t seem to get off to a fast start, after driving the ball, kicker Brett Maher missed a 57-yard field goal. From that point on the Minnesota Vikings would be able to control this game with their running game led by Dalvin Cook.
The Vikings were consistently able to set the edge on the Dallas Cowboys defensive linemen and linebackers, allowing Cook the break off large chunks of yards.