Jon Kitna led the Cowboys to a 14 play, 79 yard drive that ultimately stalled as David Buehler kicked a 21 year old field goal to give the Cowboys their first points of the game, cutting their deficit to 14 points.
Dallas was faced with a 4th and 1 decision but Jason Garrett elected to kick a chip shot field goal. The Cowboys went for and failed a 4th and 1 earlier, calling a toss play to Marion Barber.
The Saints lead the Cowboys 17-3.