Cowboys lead Chiefs 17-14 at halftime
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For the second consecutive week, the Dallas Cowboys overcame an early deficit, this time rallying from behind to lead the Kansas City Chiefs 17-14 at halftime. The Cowboys initially fell behind after Dak Prescott's interception allowed the Chiefs to score with a 27-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Rashee Rice. Mahomes followed up with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce on the Chiefs' next drive.
However, the Cowboys responded with Prescott connecting on a 15-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb, while Malik Davis contributed with a 43-yard rushing touchdown. Brandon Aubrey added a 49-yard field goal. The Cowboys did not punt on their four drives, excluding a brief one-play drive to end the half.
The Chiefs' offense stalled on their final two drives of the half, partly due to penalties on rookie left tackle Josh Simmons. The Cowboys outgained the Chiefs 232 to 169 yards. Prescott completed 16 of 22 passes for
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