IRVING, Texas - There were 119 plays in the Cowboys’ 31-21 win over the New York Giants. They weren’t all created equal. It’s never that way. Touchdowns and turnovers get most of the attention, but who wins or loses is often determined by plays that get lost in shadows of those that command the most attention. Here’s a look at five plays that shaped the Cowboys’ win: Play: DeMarco Murray run Situation: Third-and-1 from Dallas 29 Score: Dallas leads, 28-21 Time: 4:04 left in fourth quarter Taylor's Take: The Cowboys knew they needed a couple of first downs or there was a good chance the Giants would drive for the game-tying touchdown.
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