Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Recording artist Jay-Z walks on the field before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

The Dallas Cowboys were able to resuscitate 2024 good vibes on Sunday. No, their 34-26 victory didn’t do much to change the disappointment that comes with sitting well under .500 down the stretch of the season. No, they didn’t help themselves in their quest for a top draft pick in a class that doesn’t seem to have too many noteworthy blue-chip prospects.

However taking out their longest-standing rivals and sending their fanbase into a bit of crisis mode did add some warm and fuzzy feelings to Cowboys Nation. And the way they earned the win, with a wild-and-crazy fourth quarter that included them scoring twice on kickoff returns, made it more than memorable. Here’s a great collection of the action, from pre-game to post, with captures from USA Today and Getty Images.

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. (6) runs onto the field prior to the Commanders’ game against the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (L) talks with Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy (R) on the field during warmup prior to their game at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas (30) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on an onside kick return during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Josh Butler (31) during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) runs the ball against Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (1) during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke (40) runs the ball against Washington Commanders safety Percy Butler (35) during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) hands a piece of his equipment to a fan while leaving the field after the Cowboys’ game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) shakes hands with fans while leaving the field after the Cowboys’ game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) celebrates while running off the field after the Cowboys’ game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders place kicker Austin Seibert (3) reacts after missing a potential game-tying extra point in the final minute against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn watches a replay on the video board during the third quarter of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Fans watch the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys in the stand during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys players celebrate after a kickoff return for a touchdown by Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker (86) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) celebrates with Cowboys offensive tackle Asim Richards (76) after throwing a touchdown pass against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Eric Kendricks (50) recovers a fumble by Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (87) during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (87) is stripped of the ball by Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) after making a catch during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs the ball after a catch against Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa (97) during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy looks on from the sideline during the second quarter of the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Josh Butler (31) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (85) during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) talks with Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury (R) during a timeout Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Chauncey Golston (99) intercepts a pass intended for Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory

 Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) runs the ball against Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton (95) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory