After a 42-17 bludgeoning at Denver in Week 2, the Cowboys took responsibility, called it an awful day at Mile High and vowed to show their true identity Monday night at Arizona.
The result: a 28-17 Cowboys win. Dallas (2-1) started slow in the desert, but got a boost from a resilient defense. Then Dak, Dez and Zeke did enough to earn the win.
Here are five key takeaways from Monday night:
1. The Cowboys and Jerry Jones worked around anthem protest
The Cowboys came up with their own way to respond to President Donald Trump's recent comments criticizing NFL players who have been kneeling or sitting during the national anthem as a means of protest.