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Prescott was in total command of the offense for a third
consecutive game, and has now thrown 99 career passes without an
interception, while Elliott rumbled to 140 yards from 30 carries
for the most productive game of his fledgling career.
Their performances over the last three games have given a
Cowboys team struck by injury in recent years some optimism for
the future.
"We have a bunch of veterans that allow us to play and be
ourselves. These guys give me all the confidence in the world,"
said Prescott after completing 19-of-24 passes for 248 yards and
his first touchdown pass. "We have a great offensive unity and
I'm glad to be a part of it."
Elliott had huge expectations upon him after he was the first
running back drafted and the fourth overall pick.
He has proven capable of carrying a large load for Dallas and
turning in spectacular plays, like when he hurdled a Bears
defender trying to bring him down in the second half.
"Big backs have a lot of guys shooting for our legs. Adding a
hurdle to my game is something that makes me a little more
dangerous," Elliott said. "I just keep going to work every week.
Today I took a step forward."
Unlike Elliott, Prescott's ascension from a fourth-round draft
choice to a starter after Tony Romo went down with a back injury
has come as a surprise.
Following their first week loss to the New York Giants, in which
wide receiver Dez Bryant caught just one pass, Prescott went
about building a connection with his key pass catcher and the
work paid off when he found Bryant for a 17-yard touchdown.
"It meant a lot," said Prescott. "It took a lot of pass attempts
to get it but it definitely felt good."
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Greg
Stutchbury)
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