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 keeping 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 mentioned he is not hitting the “panic button.”
“I imply, we’re 3-3 after six video games and with an extended season to go,” Prescott mentioned. “I have been in worse conditions, I suppose you may say, in groups, they usually received it going. Groups that received on the streak, I take into consideration 2018. It is about us sticking collectively. And I feel after a loss like this, there is no 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.
Nonetheless, one commerce earlier than the deadline on Nov. 5 could not clear up 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 way of 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 staff 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 brief within the playoffs. The hope has been that it will lastly be the staff that will get over the hump in January. However Dallas is taking part in like a staff 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 in opposition to 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 get better stays unclear.