Final / OT · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 15 · Cowboys Stadium
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The Dallas Cowboys beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27–24 at home at Cowboys Stadium in overtime in Week 15 of the 2012 regular season on December 16, 2012. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was the only game of Week 15 to need overtime.
The result moved the Cowboys to 8–6 and dropped the Steelers to 7–7. It was the Cowboys’ third straight win. The Steelers finished 2012 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Cowboys finished 2012 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 20–13 on December 7, 2008. When they met again, the Dallas Cowboys won 35–30 on November 13, 2016.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Steelers lead the series 2–1 after meeting No. 3 since 2004 Full series history
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Todd Bowles put the Pro Bowl safety's absence at two to four weeks, which takes him out of Thursday night's game in Dallas as Tampa Bay tries to avoid an 0–5 start.
