There were 125 plays in the Cowboys’ 24-20 win over the Detroit Lions. 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 which shaped the Cowboys’ win: Play: Jason Witten completion. Situation: Fourth-and-21 from Detroit 42 Score: Detroit leads, 20-17 Time: 6:00 left in fourth quarter Taylor's Take: The Cowboys might’ve still won the game even if they hadn't converted this play, but it’s unlikely because of the emotional sag from not converting and the good field position the Lions would’ve had.
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