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Cowboys roll as Saints fall to 1-3

Matthew Emmons / Reuters

The Dallas Cowboys got some revenge for last season's beat down at the hands of the New Orleans Saints by picking up a decisive win of their own, claiming a 38-17 victory on Sunday Night Football.

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  • With 149 yards and two touchdowns, Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray became the fourth player in league history to begin a season with at least 100 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in three-straight games.
  • The Saints were held scoreless in the first half Sunday night for just the third time under Sean Payton.
     
  • The Cowboys defense took another couple of hits with Morris Claiborne and Bruce Carter going down with injuries.
  • After accumulating an NFL-record 40 first downs in last year's meeting between these teams, the Saints compiled 20 first downs on Sunday night.
  • After reeling in one catch for eight yards in the first half, Saints tight end Jimmy Graham caught seven balls for 78 yards in the second half.

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