The Dallas Cowboys may be eliminated from playoff contention, but that didn't stop them from showing up on their home turf Sunday night. Under the direction of the embattled Mike McCarthy, fill-in quarterback Cooper Rush turned in a solid performance while getting some help from an inspired Micah Parsons-led defense,

The day started with uncertainty for the Cowboys. While waiting to see if one of their division rivals would take care of another, Dallas’ playoff hopes were spoiled by midday. When Washington defeated Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon,

Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush had one of his best nights as a starter this season, including a career-high 226 passing yards in the first half. He finished the night 26 of 35 passing for 292 yards and a touchdown as the Cowboys leaned on the passing game all night.