A look back to a crazy week with the Cowboys, which included Covid issues, injuries and more but the Cowboys were able to overcome it all and get a much-needed win.

It may have been an ugly game, but for the Cowboys, beauty is in the eye of the winner.

They won this time, but the Cowboys' inconsistency on offense showed up again in New Orleans. What needs to improve heading into a big division game?

The Cowboys had plenty of returns Thursday in New Orleans, from Tank coming back to Amari Cooper to a pick party, including Trevon Diggs.

The Cowboys were a desperate team on the road in a hostile environment. So how they actually won the game should not matter at all.

Dan Quinn delivered Thursday filling in for head coach Mike McCarthy (COVID protocols), and the Cowboys found a way to get to 8-4.

The questions are phrased differently, but essentially Micah Parsons hears the same thing every week.

The Cowboys had a tough time running the ball, but kept hoping a big play would open up – which it finally did for Tony Pollard.

Plays that might get forgotten include a big penalty on the Saints and the first catch by Amari Cooper.

With four interceptions on the night, the Dallas defense leads the Cowboys to a 27-17 win over the Saints.

Dissecting the matchup between the Cowboys and Saints on Thursday.

The team will travel to New Orleans to play the Saints (5-6), and the game will be Thursday at 7:20 (CT) on FOX.

The Cowboys will head to New Orleans without their head coach and a few others on the Covid list. Both teams have a plethora of injuries and questions marks. So here are some predictions for Thursday's game.

Bad enough the Cowboys have lost three of their past four games, again having to go back to a year ago to find the last time.

Here are the top players for the Saints that the Cowboys will have to worry about on Thursday.

Buck Brooks shares his thoughts and observations after re-watching the Cowboys' loss to the Raiders.

Taking a look at this week's power rankings after the Cowboys have now lost three of four games.

 As the Cowboys get set to travel to New Orleans, they've made one important addition to their active roster.

Trevon Diggs hasn't seen as many opportunities at picks as he'd probably prefer, but he's far more focused on getting back in the win column than interceptions.

Hill appealed his original two-game suspension for a postgame punch that occurred Thanksgiving Day against the Raiders.

It's been a challenging week for the offensive line, and it'll be a challenging environment Thursday night in New Orleans. That's why communication is key, LT Tyron Smith says.

Despite all the Covid-19 issues surrounding the Cowboys this week, the team will have a few more players back on the field Thursday. 

With head coach Mike McCarthy out this week due to COVID-19 protocols, defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will have a larger role helping with the overall game-day operation Thursday night, McCarthy confirmed.

The Cowboys practiced in shells Monday afternoon on their outdoor practice field at The Star.

The Cowboys and Saints have their own set of problems and while they're not of the same variety, there are plenty of hurdles for both teams as they get ready for Thursday's game in New Orleans.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. New Orleans Saints during Week 13 of the NFL 2021 season.

Watch highlights from the Week 13 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints.

Watch Dallas Cowboys best defensive plays vs. New Orleans Saints in the Week 13 matchup.

Watch Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's best throws in the 238-yard game in the Week 13 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

Big man pick-six! Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Carlos Watkins shows magnetic hands on 29-yard house call.

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is PUMPED after safety Damontae Kazee delivers Cowboys' second interception.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons swarms New Orleans Saints Taysom Hill on a completely unblocked 11-yard sack.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott perfectly places a 25-yard pass to sliding wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

Can't-Miss Play: Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard hits MAJOR turbo on 58-yard touchdown.

Best tight-window pass of '21? Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott might have it on 20-yard laser to wide receiver CeeDee Lamb.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott pinpoints wide receiver Micahel Gallup for a remarkable toe-dragging catch.

Can't-Miss Play: Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse dives for a deflected interception with UNREAL toe-drag swag.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein drills 55-yard field goal.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb breaks DB's tackle for 21-yard catch and run up sideline.

Can't-Miss Play: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup deserves Jumpman sponsorship after AERIAL touchdown.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb explodes for 33 yards on shifty WR screen.

Welcome back, Amari Cooper! Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott welcomes wide receiver back with a pressured 41-yard throw.

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa's hit stick plants New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram in the turf for loss.

Dallas Cowboys sniff out New Orleans Saints' third-down screen for 6-yard TFL.

With his game last Sunday in Cleveland, Ezekiel Elliott became the 21^st player in franchise history to suit up for a second stint in Dallas. From that list, here are the 10 best.

The best views from the Dallas Cowboys Week 13 game vs the New Orleans Saints, Thursday December 2nd at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA.

Views of the Dallas Cowboys "Dressed for Success" as they visit the New Orleans Saints in a Week 13 game at Caesars Superdome, presented by Jack Black.

The Cowboys will get a mini break heading into the final five games of the regular season. Here are some big facts you need to know, ranging from rare stats from the Saints game to records that could be broken.

The Cowboys used a team effort to get past the Saints on Thursday but who stood out the most? Check out this week's Top 10 standouts from the win in New Orleans.

The Cowboys had plenty of returns Thursday in New Orleans, from Tank coming back to Amari Cooper to a pick party, including Trevon Diggs.

Views of the Week 13 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome.

Views of pregame before the Week 13 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome.

Here are the top players for the Saints that the Cowboys will have to worry about on Thursday.

Views from the Dallas Cowboys Monday's Week 13 practice as they prepare for the New Orleans Saints at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.