Just before the bye week, the Cowboys showed exactly what they’re capable of under Mike McCarthy’s guidance. Kellen Moore’s gameplan was perfectly tailored to Garrett Gilbert’s strengths, Mike Nolan’s defense took another step forward and limited the Steelers offense for the majority of the game, and John Fassel’s special teams group created a significant advantage with several splash plays. The result was enough to keep the Cowboys in the game until the very end, nearly handing Pittsburgh their first loss of the season.
Now, the Cowboys are traveling to Minnesota to take on Mike Zimmer’s Vikings.