Author: Jori Epstein, USA TODAY

With Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy in quarantine due to COVID-19, Dan Quinn stepped in to lead Dallas to a 27-17 win against New Orleans.

The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints played a mostly close game Thursday night that was ultimately decided by four Taysom Hill interceptions.

After the Cowboys’ loss to the Raiders, Trysten Hill confronted John SImpson and swung at the offensive lineman, knocking his helmet off.

The Cowboys’ rash of COVID-19 cases has reached a key figure in the organization, as coach Mike McCarthy has tested positive.

The Cowboys, who are looking to bounce back from their first consecutive losses of the season, will be without several key figures Thursday.

Dallas and Las Vegas were flagged for 28 total penalties for 276 yards, leaving Cowboys owner Jerry Jones decrying the implications for the NFL.

The Raiders improved to 6-5 while the Cowboys fell to 7-4. This was Dallas’ third loss in four weeks, all coming against AFC West opponents.

One year after Markus Paul’s death, Cowboys players and coaches still carry lessons learned from the late strength and conditioning coordinator.