LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Cowboys (4-5-1) vowed to honor late edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland with their play following his shocking death on Nov. 6. They carried that emotion into “Monday Night Football” in Week 11, delivering a decisive 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders (2-8).
Wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens missed the opening series for disciplinary reasons, but both became central figures in the win. Pickens was Prescott’s go-to target throughout the night, finishing with a game-high nine catches for 144 yards and a touchdown.
Lamb’s first reception came in the red zone, breaking open in the middle of the end zone for an 8-yard touchdown that gave Dallas a 10-6 lead early in the second quarter, its first of the night. He totaled five catches for 66 yards and that score.
The Raiders’ attention on Lamb and Pickens created opportunities elsewhere. On fourth-and-1 from Las Vegas’ 5-yard line, defenders crashed toward the sideline to cover both receivers, leaving tight end Jake Ferguson alone in the back of the end zone. Prescott hit him between the numbers for a touchdown that extended the lead to 17-6 with 5:16 remaining in the first half.
Pickens broke the game open right before halftime, putting multiple defenders on skates on a post route before cutting back toward the left sideline for a 37-yard touchdown.
Prescott completed 13 of 19 passes for 268 yards and four touchdowns. His performance marked his 41st career game with at least three passing scores, breaking his tie with Tony Romo (40) for the most in franchise history.
Raiders quarterback Geno Smith, meanwhile, threw his league-high 13th interception of the season, along with a touchdown, while completing 27 of 42 passes for 268 yards. He is now tied with Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for the NFL lead in interceptions. Smith was sacked four times, including once by All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who made his Dallas debut after being acquired at the trade deadline.