Here's why play-action is at the heart of the Cowboys' offense, and why it benefits them so much: it forces defenders to pause, and just those extra few seconds to throw have been lethal for opposing defenses when Prescott drops back to pass this season.

ARLINGTON — When it came to running back Malik Davis, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer didn’t let recent events affect his memory. Davis had the longest touchdown run the franchise has had in over three years on Thursday when he scored from 43 yards out in a win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Cowboys rallied from a 21-0 hole to stun the Eagles in Week 12. But what one word did Tyler Booker speak to Dak Prescott to trigger it?

Patrick Mahomes had a no-look pass. He scooted away from his East Texas neighbor, DeMarvion Overshown, on a scramble. There was another play in which the Chiefs quarterback ran away from Donovan Ezeiruaku,