The Dallas Cowboys appear to be on the point of catastrophe after an embarrassing residence loss to the Detroit Lions.
On Sunday, the Lions throttled the Cowboys 47-9 of their worst residence loss since 1988. In accordance with The Athletic’s Jon Machota, Dallas has began 0-3 at residence for the primary time since 2010. It completed that season 6-10.
In his postgame news conference, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott admitted the loss is disappointing however stated he is not hitting the “panic button.”
“I imply, we’re 3-3 after six video games and with a protracted season to go,” Prescott stated. “I have been in worse conditions, I assume you possibly can say, in groups, and so they bought it going. Groups that bought on the streak, I take into consideration 2018. It is about us sticking collectively. And I feel after a loss like this, there is not any higher time to check the character of that.”
In 2018, the Cowboys began 3-4 however acquired star large receiver Amari Cooper in a commerce with the Raiders earlier than the deadline. They gained seven of their final 9 video games and made the playoffs.
Nevertheless, one commerce earlier than the deadline on Nov. 5 could not resolve the Cowboys’ issues immediately.
Dallas ranks nineteenth within the NFL in factors scored (21 PPG) and thirtieth in factors allowed (28 PPG). Of their residence losses, the Cowboys have been outscored by 66 factors. One addition forward of the deadline will not repair each of these points.
In the meantime, Prescott’s play has declined after ending second in MVP voting final season. By six begins, he has accomplished 63.4 % of his passes for eight touchdowns and 6 interceptions and has posted a subpar 48.7 QBR.
“This was purported to be the Cowboys season the place the crew constructed on what it has completed the three earlier seasons,” wrote Machota Monday. “These three all ended with 12-win common seasons that got here up quick within the playoffs. The hope has been that it will lastly be the crew that will get over the hump in January. However Dallas is enjoying like a crew that will not even be eligible for the playoffs.”
The Cowboys are third within the NFC East behind the Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) and Washington Commanders (4-2). As of Monday, The Athletic’s playoff projections give them a 32 % likelihood to make the postseason, the second worst within the division behind the New York Giants (2-4).
After its bye week, Dallas’ schedule options difficult street matchups towards the San Francisco 49ers (3-3) and Atlanta Falcons (4-2) in Weeks 8 and 9.
The Cowboys are in a tailspin, and whether or not they’ll recuperate stays unclear.
