Cowboys Nation was in despair. With the untested and untrusted Cooper Rush at the helm, it was thought to be a bridge to far to keep the winning streak alive. But behind a remarkable 24 for 40, 325-yard performance with two touchdowns and one interception from the backup, the Dallas Cowboys fought to a thrilling 20-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings and put themselves right in the thick of the hunt for the first-round seed and a bye.
In a game where many assumed the outcome was foregone, the Cowboys still managed to get the ball with 2:51 left in the game and trailing by only three.