Early mistakes by uneven Vikings too costly to overcome

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer, right, walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys won 31-28. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) scores on a 6-yard touchdown reception ahead of Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Kris Boyd (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Cowboys won 31-28.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) fumbles as he is hit by Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (37) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson recovers a fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)