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DaRon Bland Shines with 68-Yard Pick-Six for Cowboys

10/21/2025

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DaRon Bland of the Dallas Cowboys intercepted a pass from Marcus Mariota and returned it 68 yards for a touchdown, his sixth career pick-six.
Bland has recovered from multiple injuries, including a stress fracture in his foot.
The Cowboys used man coverage 59% of the time, shifting from their previous zone-heavy strategy.
Despite ranking last in total defense, the Cowboys limited the Commanders to 341 yards.

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Story summary

DaRon Bland of the Dallas Cowboys intercepted a pass from Marcus Mariota and returned it 68 yards for a touchdown, his sixth career pick-six.
Bland has recovered from multiple injuries, including a stress fracture in his foot.
The Cowboys used man coverage 59% of the time, shifting from their previous zone-heavy strategy.
Despite ranking last in total defense, the Cowboys limited the Commanders to 341 yards.