Cowboys remember Kneeland

An emotional Dak Prescott threw four touchdowns as the grieving Dallas Cowboys scored a 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday in the NFL giants’ first game since the death of teammate Marshawn Kneeland.

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Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws a pass against the Raiders during the second quarter in Las Vegas.

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The Cowboys were plunged into mourning earlier this month after 24-year-old Kneeland was found dead from an apparent suicide on Nov 6 following a police pursuit.

A poignant return to action for the Cowboys at the Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas saw both teams remember Kneeland with a moment of silence before kickoff.

Both Raiders and Cowboys players wore shirts honouring Kneeland during pregame warm-ups, with the Raiders jerseys carrying the number “988” of a suicide prevention helpline.