Cowboys gun has teary win

AN emotional Dak Prescott threw three touchdowns in his first home game in almost a year, as the Dallas Cowboys cruised past Philadelphia 41-21 in an NFL clash for first place in the NFC East.

Prescott completed 21 of 26 passes for 238 yards (217m) on Tuesday, in his first game back at the Cowboys’ stadium since severely breaking his right ankle against the New York Giants last October.

With tears running down his face, Prescott stood for the pre-game anthem and said that he had been thinking about all the hard work it took to get back to being a starting quarterback again.

“I am just thankful of everything I have been through to be back here doing what I am doing, Prescott said.

Ezekiel Elliott rushed for two scores to help the Cowboys improve to 2-1 on the season and move past the Eagles atop the division.

“We got a great brotherhood,” Prescott said. “Everyone is holding each other accountable, it is fun to be part of.”

Trevon Diggs returned an interception for a touchdown, Dalton Schultz had six catches for 73m and two touchdowns, and Cedrick Wilson caught one touchdown pass in the win.