With several key players sidelined due to injury, it took all of McCarthy's men, including some unexpected heroes, to carry the Cowboys to victory over Cincinnati.

So many key players had a role in this win. Just coming up with 12 wasn't easy, but here were the best players from Sunday's win over the Bengals.

While there were plenty of options for MVP, Micah Parsons was the reason the Cowboys won this game.

It took two minutes into Cooper Rush's postgame press conference for the Dallas Cowboys' fill-in starting quarterback to crack a smile.

Dallas Cowboys Notebook #CINvsDAL | Week 2

A late-round draft pick back in 2017, Noah Brown has waited a long time for this moment and it finally arrived Sunday as he led the way for a Cowboys' offense in need of some production.

The Cowboys leaned on Maher when it mattered most, and he delivered with a game-winner to upset the Bengals.

Plays that might get forgotten include Bryan Anger's fourth-quarter punt and early fourth-down decision to start the game.

Cooper Rush and the Cowboys start fast and then rally late as Brett Maher's last-second field goal gives Dallas a 20-17 win over the Bengals.

Check out the biggest storylines of the week from the podcasts, to videos and articles to preview the build-up for Cowboys and Bengals this Sunday.

Maybe Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is some sort of amateur psychic when he chose the 2022 season's one-word motto, as if he had this foreboding feeling: RESILIENCE.

Both teams are looking to avoid the dreaded 0-2 start to the season, and here's how you can tune in and watch the Week 2 battle

There is still confidence in Kellen Moore going forward, but head coach Mike McCarthy admits there's an area he'd like to see improve.

The fan experience at AT&T Stadium just got a little better. The Cowboys rolled out changes that should make attending games at AT&T Stadium more enjoyable for the 2022 season and beyond.

This Cowboys offense needs 30 carries to stay on the field and about 20 points to give them a chance against the Bengals' high-powered offense.

Looking for a bounce-back game Sunday Cincinnati, the Cowboys will have to find success against former teammates La'el Collins and Chidobe Awuzie.

Cooper Rush has been there before – once. But it's enough to know the recipe for success: play sound on football and rely on the defense.

The keys are being tossed to Rush to lead the offense, but how long is the rope between him and Grier? 

Here are a dozen crucial facts to know ahead of Sunday's matchup with Cincinnati Bengals at 3:25pm CT on CBS.

Dallas Cowboys Notebook #TBvsDAL | Week 1

While we know Dak Prescott will not play against the Bengals Sunday at AT&T Stadium, there will be at least other key players not on the field as well, further adding to the team's injury issues.  

Assessing how the Cowboys offense can press forward without Dak Prescott for the next few weeks.

While the Cowboys lost the game and their starting QB in one night, don't expect the Bengals to care as they suffered a heartbreaking defeat. Check out the top storylines on both sides as they prepare for this battle of 0-1 teams.

Nine-time Pro Bowler Jason Peters could be ready to go sooner than later, according to Jerry Jones, who pointed out 

While Dak Prescott underwent thumb surgery on Monday, he is not going to IR, according to owner Jerry Jones, who is hopeful his starting quarterback can return within the next four games. 

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. the Cincinnati Bengals from Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season.

Watch highlights from the Week 2 matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher's game-winning field goal sneaks just inside uprights.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown snags quarterback Cooper Rush's wobbly pass for a key 12-yard gain.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs makes a pivotal third-down tackle on Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd short of sticks.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard burst through for 17-yard dash.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch swarms Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for the Cowboys' SIXTH sack of the game.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons blind-sides Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for his third sack of the game.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher drills a 54-yard field goal to end the half.

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Dorance Armstrong chases Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow down for his second sack of the game.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown Mosses Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple to catch quarterback Cooper Rush's 25-yard sideline loft.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong gets piggy-back sack on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard follows up a 46-yard catch with a 1-yard touchdown run on the next play.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard flashes major turbo on a 46-yard catch and run.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush dots wide receiver Noah Brown in stride for 28-yard gain vs. Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons engulfs Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for a strong sack.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush highpoints wide-open wide receiver Noah Brown on a 9-yard touchdown.

The best views from the Dallas Cowboys Week 2 game vs the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday September 18th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX.

Views of the Dallas Cowboys as the arrive to host the Cincinnati Bengals in a Week 2 game at AT&T Stadium, presented by Blockchain.com.

So many key players had a role in this win. Just coming up with 12 wasn't easy, but here were the best players from Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Dallas Cowboys Notebook #CINvsDAL | Week 2

Views of the Week 2 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium.

Pregame views of the Week 2 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium.

Here are a dozen crucial facts to know ahead of Sunday's matchup with Cincinnati Bengals at 3:25pm CT on CBS.

Views from the Dallas Cowboys practice as they prepare for the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas.