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Prescott's Turkey Leg Celebration Marks Cowboys' Thanksgiving Victory

Dallas Cowboys extend home winning streak with Dak Prescott's standout performance and DaRon Bland's record-setting pick-six.

  • Dak Prescott, the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, celebrated his fourth touchdown against the Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving Day by eating a turkey leg that had been hidden in a Salvation Army kettle near the end zone.
  • The celebration was pre-approved by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy, despite the potential for a 15-yard penalty for excessive celebration.
  • Prescott's performance in the game was outstanding, with 22-of-32 passes completed for 331 yards, four touchdowns, no interceptions, and a 142.1 passer rating.
  • DaRon Bland, a cornerback for the Cowboys, set an NFL record in the game with his fifth pick-six of the season.
  • The Cowboys' victory keeps their division hopes alive, extending a 13-game home winning streak and making them the first team in NFL history to win each of its first five home games of a season by 20-plus points.
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