Defense powers Dallas Cowboys to 27-17 victory over sinking New Orleans Saints

• Cowboys win 27-17 over error-prone Saints in New Orleans
• Lamb has 122 yards from scrimmage as Dallas move to 8-4

Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn had to step in for Mike McCarthy as acting head coach and enjoyed the sideline view as the unit he normally oversees lifted the Cowboys out of their recent swoon with a slew of big plays.

CeeDee Lamb had 122 yards from scrimmage, Tony Pollard ripped off a 58-yard touchdown run and the Dallas defense produced a drive-stalling sack and three interceptions in the fourth quarter of a 27-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night.