Mistakes cost Steelers in last-second loss to Cowboys, 20-17

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., right, puts a stiff arm on Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson after making an interception during the second half of an NFL football game, early Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Pittsburgh. The Cowboys won 20-17.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr., right, puts a stiff arm on Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson after making an interception during the second half of an NFL football game, early Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in Pittsburgh. The Cowboys won 20-17. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)


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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers feel like they beat themselves Sunday night. The offense held a late lead, but the defense couldn't make it stand as Jalen Tolbert caught a four-yard touchdown from Dak Prescott on fourth-and-goal in the final 30 seconds to help Dallas defeat Pittsburgh 20-17. Pat Freiermuth caught a 6-yard touchdown from Justin Fields in the final five minutes to give Pittsburgh a brief 17-13 lead, but the advantage was short-lived. Pittsburgh's No. 2-ranked defense forced three turnovers and blocked a field goal, but allowed 445 yards and couldn't keep Tolbert out of the end zone on the final play of the Cowboys' last drive, as he capped a 15-play, 70-yard series. Pittsburgh has lost two straight after a 3-0 start.

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