Cowboys Stay Unbeaten with 33-20 Victory Over Vikings in Week 4 Clash

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The Dallas Cowboys remained undefeated with a dominant 33-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night, handing the Vikings their first loss of the season. Behind an efficient performance from Dak Prescott, a strong rushing effort from Aaron Jones, and a clutch defensive showing, the Cowboys controlled the game from start to finish and improved to 4-0.

Game Recap

Dallas set the tone early, striking first late in the opening quarter when Aaron Jones powered into the end zone on a 2-yard touchdown run to give the Cowboys a 7-0 lead. The momentum carried into the second quarter as Dak Prescott took command, leading back-to-back touchdown drives. He first connected with Jalen Tolbert for a 4-yard touchdown before delivering a 20-yard scoring pass to Danny Dansby, extending the Cowboys’ lead to 21-0. The Vikings responded just before halftime when rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy found tight end T.J. Hockenson for a 2-yard touchdown, but Dallas answered in the final seconds of the half with a 21-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey to take a 24-7 lead into the break.

Minnesota attempted to climb back into the game in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 24-14 when fullback C.J. Ham powered his way into the end zone on a 10-yard run. However, the Cowboys’ defense clamped down, limiting Minnesota’s offensive rhythm. Another field goal from Brandon Aubrey, this time from 23 yards, pushed Dallas’ lead to 27-14 heading into the fourth quarter.

Aubrey continued his stellar night with a 45-yard field goal early in the final period, stretching the Cowboys’ lead to 30-14. The Vikings tried to rally late, with J.J. McCarthy scrambling for a 5-yard touchdown run, but a failed two-point conversion kept them from closing the gap any further. Any hopes of a Minnesota comeback were dashed when Brandon Aubrey connected on his fourth field goal of the night, an 18-yarder with just over a minute left, sealing the Cowboys’ 33-20 victory.

Key Stats

Dak Prescott finished the game completing 17 of 31 passes for 218 yards, two touchdowns, and no turnovers, leading the Cowboys’ offense with efficiency. Aaron Jones carried the ball 22 times for 102 yards and a touchdown, providing balance to the attack. Danny Dansby was Prescott’s top target, hauling in four catches for 93 yards and a touchdown, including a 55-yard reception that set up a crucial score. Jalen Tolbert also added a touchdown grab.

On defense, Sam Williams led the Cowboys with three sacks, while Micah Parsons added two more. Trevon Diggs was a standout in the secondary, grabbing two interceptions and returning one for 64 yards, while DaRon Bland also contributed an interception.

Injuries

No major injuries were reported for either team, though both coaching staffs will monitor player conditions heading into Week 5.

Up Next

The Cowboys, now 4-0, will stay on the road for the third straight week as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Chargers in a prime-time showdown. Meanwhile, the Vikings, now 3-1, will look to bounce back as they travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers in what could be a pivotal matchup for their season.