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Dallas respond to losing run and see off New Orleans

Tony Pollard starred for the Dallas Cowboys (Brett Duke/AP) (AP)
Tony Pollard starred for the Dallas Cowboys (Brett Duke/AP) (AP)

NFC East leaders the Dallas Cowboys bounced back from a two-game losing run with a 27-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Without head coach Mike McCarthy following a positive Covid-19 test, the Cowboys put a close game to bed in the third quarter with Tony Pollard’s 58-yard touchdown run.

The Cowboys managed four interceptions in a single game for the first time since 2010 in an impressive defensive display.

The Saints’ losing streak now stands at five straight games, while Dallas improve to 8-4.

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