NFL ROUNDUP : Elliott Misses Over and Over and Over in Tie
Lin Elliott missed three field goals in overtime Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys settled for a 13-13 tie with the Detroit Lions in an American Bowl exhibition game at Wembley Stadium in England.
Elliott missed from 38, 54 and 44 yards as the Cowboys failed to take advantage of two Detroit turnovers in the extra period.
Third-string quarterback Jason Garrett led the Cowboys on a 59-yard drive on the opening series of overtime, but Elliott’s 38-yard attempt sailed wide right.
The Cowboys got the ball back on when a fumble recovery set up a 54-yard field goal attempt that fell short.
Dallas got one last chance in the final seconds, but Elliott’s 44-yard kick was low and short.
Philadelphia 13, Chicago 9--Rookie running back Vaughn Hebron capped a nine-play drive with a one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to lead the Eagles at Philadelphia.
The scoring drive began when Eagle linebacker Ken Rose recovered a fumble by rookie wide receiver Curtis Conway at midfield.
Quarterback Bubby Brister set up Hebron’s scoring run with two completions for a combined 26 yards.
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