In their first game since the tragic death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, the Cowboys returned to the field and made a point of honoring him with visible tributes. Players wore decals of his number (94) on their helmets and T-shirts featuring his image, and the team observed a moment of silence before kickoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the field, Dallas produced a dominant performance, defeating the Raiders 33-16 behind a four-touchdown night from quarterback Dak Prescott and big play contributions across the roster. George Pickens finished with 144 receiving yards and a touchdown, while the Cowboys defense held Las Vegas to a single offensive touchdown and forced key stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The emotional backdrop loomed large: Kneeland, just 24 years old, died in early November in an apparent suicide after a police pursuit, and the team treated the game as a moment both to grieve and to rally. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the Cowboys aimed to honor Kneeland \u201cby the way we play.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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