Cowboys pip Vikings for 11th straight win

Prescott completes 12 passes for 139 & TD

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec 2, (AFP): The Dallas Cowboys equalled the franchise’s longest win streak Thursday night as they held off a frantic last minute Minnesota rally to beat the Vikings 17-15 at US Bank Stadium.

Dallas won its 11th consecutive game this season as they prevented Minnesota quarterback Sam Bradford from scoring the potential game-tying two point conversion with 30 seconds left.

“We just stuck together. That was a good team we just played but we always believe in ourselves,” said quarterback Dak Prescott who completed 12-of-18 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown. Their offence was held to season lows in a number of areas but they found a way to pull this one out ahead of a much needed 10 day break in the schedule.

The Cowboys can become the first NFL team to clinch a postseason spot with a loss or a tie by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or a loss by the Washington Redskins this weekend.

Bradford zipped a pass well over the head of his target in the back of the end zone on the two-point conversion. He had just led the Vikings on a thrilling eightplay, 65-yard drive that started with just over two minutes left in regulation.

On the conversion attempt, he attracted lots of pressure from the Cowboys’ defence and his desperation toss to Adam Thielen wasn’t even

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) after making a reception during the

second half of an NFL football game on Dec 1, in Minnesota. (AP)