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Cowboys defence snaffles four picks on way to win over Saints

Dallas snaps two-game losing streak to solidify grip on top spot in the NFC East

Trevon Diggs celebrates one of Dallas’ four interceptions. Photograph: Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images
Trevon Diggs celebrates one of Dallas’ four interceptions. Photograph: Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images
Fri Dec 03 2021 - 08:37

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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