Cowboys, Rams Score Wild Touchdown in NFL Divisional Round
Historic Play Sets Up Epic Conference Championship
In a thrilling NFL Divisional Round matchup, the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams traded improbable touchdowns in the final minutes of regulation, setting up a wild finish that will go down in history. With the Cowboys trailing 23-20 and just over two minutes remaining, quarterback Dak Prescott connected with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb for a 35-yard touchdown that gave Dallas a 27-23 lead.
Rams Respond with Last-Second Heroics
However, the Rams responded with lightning speed, driving down the field in under a minute. Quarterback Matthew Stafford found wide receiver Cooper Kupp for a game-tying 25-yard touchdown with just 1:49 on the clock. The Cowboys had one last chance to win the game, but Prescott's pass to Lamb fell incomplete as time expired, sending the game to overtime.
Cowboys Prevail in Overtime Thriller
In overtime, the Cowboys won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball. They marched down the field and kicked a field goal to take a 30-27 lead. The Rams had a chance to tie the game again, but Stafford's pass to Kupp was intercepted by Trevon Diggs, sealing the victory for Dallas.
Epic Conference Championship Showdown
The Cowboys' dramatic win sets up an epic NFC Championship matchup against the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers earned a bye in the Divisional Round and are looking to avenge their regular-season loss to the Cowboys. The NFC Championship game is scheduled for Sunday, January 29th, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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