Dallas Cowboys count down iconic games, recall 40-3 win over Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
On Day 78 of their countdown to kickoff, the Dallas Cowboys reflected on a dominant victory against the Minnesota Vikings on November 20, 2022. The Cowboys secured a 40-3 win at U.S. Bank Stadium, showcasing an impressive performance with two rushing touchdowns from Ezekiel Elliott and a 68-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott to Tony Pollard. The Cowboys' defense was equally formidable, sacking Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins seven times and limiting Minnesota's offense to just 183 total yards. This win marked one of the franchise's largest road victories and highlighted the Cowboys as a complete team. The countdown continues toward the Cowboys' first game of the 2026 season.
- •Dallas Cowboys defeated Minnesota Vikings 40-3 on November 20, 2022.
- •Cowboys scored on their first seven possessions of the game.
- •Dak Prescott completed 22 of 25 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Dallas defense sacked Kirk Cousins seven times, disrupting Minnesota's offense.
- •This victory was the largest road win in Cowboys franchise history at the time.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys countdown to kickoff: Top 100 iconic games – Day 78
"We countdown 100 days until kickoff with a series of the most iconic games in Cowboys history. Today is Day 78
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