Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) watches as Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) gets past inside linebacker Will Compton (51) and into the end zone for a touchdown Thursday. The Ciowboys held on to defeat Washington, 31-26.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott accounted for two touchdowns, fellow rookie Ezekiel Elliott ran for a pair of scores and the Dallas Cowboys extended their franchise regular-season record with a 10th straight victory, beating the Washington Redskins 31-26 on Thursday.

The rookie quarterback tied Don Meredith’s club record from 50 years ago with his fifth rushing TD and the NFL-leading Cowboys (10-1) won despite 449 yards passing and three touchdowns from Kirk Cousins.

The Redskins (6-4-1) were swept by their NFC East rival.

Elliott, the NFL rushing leader, had the fourth score on five straight second-half touchdown drives between the two teams.

Lions 16, Vikings 13

DETROIT — Matt Prater kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired after Darius Slay returned an interception 13 yards with 30 seconds left, lifting Detroit past Minnesota and into sole possession of first place in the NFC North.

The Lions (7-4) have won six of seven, including two against Minnesota this month, despite trailing in the fourth quarter of every game this season. They extended their NFL record of having their first 11 games decided by seven or fewer points.

The Vikings (6-5) have lost five of six.