Cowboys' rookie perfectly epitomizes locker room mentality with incredible play vs. Eagles

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The Dallas Cowboys' 24-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders was the ultimate comeback for Brian Schottenheimer's team, in a game that they had to win.

Down 21-0 early, Dallas rallied behind a stout defensive performance and an offense led by Dak Prescott and George Pickens to stun the Eagles, and move to 5-5-1 on the season.

Games are made up by several moments, and some can be seen without being "seen" for what they are, but for Cowboys rookie Alijah Clark, he might have had the play of the game.

As the Cowboys punted, Xavier Gipson fielded the ball, and Clark who was pushed down to the ground early in the play, continued to fight, got up, ran 50 yards and made a play on the ball as he forced Gipson to fumble and Dallas recovered.

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Both Dak and Schottenheimer spoke post-game of the word belief and how much the team had in its ability to turn things around, and at 21-0, that belief no doubt got wobbly.

But now, with this incredible comeback in their back pocket, Dallas will have the belief that no matter what the circumstances, it can win the game.

That Clark play though.

There is little doubt that the coaching staff will be showing that first thing on Monday as they review the game. Clark was gone on the play, having been pushed down and away from the ball, but his willingness not to give up saw him arrive with authority, and make one hell of a play for his team.

And as a result, the Cowboys' season stays alive.

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