Cowboys top highlights and plays vs. Raiders in preseason Week 2

View the top plays and best moments from the Cowboys' 27-12 preseason victory over the Raiders

Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Coming off a narrow 13-12 loss last Sunday to the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason opener, the Dallas Cowboys head to Sin City for Week Two of the preseason against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Another preseason game, another chance to refine the roster. Coaches and personnel are meticulously evaluating every snap, every play, as they edge closer to finalizing the 53 players who will represent this team in the regular season.

Here are the top plays and best moments from Vegas.

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Aubrey's Boot Blasts Cowboys into Early Lead

that new dad strength 💪

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Kicker Brandon Aubrey hits 54-yard field goal, splitting the uprights and giving Dallas an early 3-0 lead.

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Juanyeh Thomas Goes Air Born for PBU

Juanyeh said nah ❌

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— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) August 18, 2024

Safety Juanyeh Thomas goes up for pass deflection on Raiders QB Gardner Minshew.

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The Deuce is Loose

dancin' deuce 🕺

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— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) August 18, 2024

Running Back Deuce Vaughn gets loose for 12 yard gain.

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Trey Lance Connects with Rookie Ryan Flournoy for First Cowboys TD!

Trey finds his target 🎯@RyanNumba9's first @NFL TD!

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— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) August 18, 2024

In his second preseason game appearance, QB Trey Lance finds rookie receiver Ryan Flournoy for a one-yard touchdown, pushing Dallas ahead 10-6 as the first half nears its end.

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Brandon Aubrey Makes it Look Easy

Mike McCarthy was pumped for Brandon Aubrey’s 66-yard field goal 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Mr6QWJJQMu

— NFL (@NFL) August 18, 2024

Kicker Brandon Aubrey drills a 66-yard field goal as the first half comes to a close. The Cowboys are leading the Raiders 13-6.

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Kemon Hall's House Call! Pick-Six

Picked and going the other way for a @dallascowboys TD!

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— NFL (@NFL) August 18, 2024

Cornerback Kemon Hall makes a game-changing play, intercepting the pass and taking it 69 yards to the house for a Cowboys touchdown!

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Lance Runs it In! QB's Rush TD Extends Cowboys' Lead

lance uses his legs 🏃

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— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) August 18, 2024

Trey Lance showcases his dual-threat ability, powering his way into the endzone for a 2-yard touchdown run extending Cowboys' lead 27-12!

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