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Here's NBC 5 Cowboys Insider Jean-Jacques Taylor's instant analysis of the Cowboys' 30-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC Divisional Playoff game at LA Memorial Coliseum.

WHAT IT MEANS
The Cowboys have now lost six consecutive playoff games in the division round, and it has now been 23 years since the Cowboys have played in an NFC Championship game. Every other team in the NFC has been at least twice except the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions, each of whom last appeared in 1991.

TURNING POINT
The Rams stopped Ezekiel Elliott on fourth-and-1 from the Los Angeles 35 on the first play of the fourth quarter. The offensive line created no movement and Elliott never had a chance on the play. Then the Rams drove 65 yards for a touchdown and a 30-15 lead with 7:16 left in the game.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Todd Gurley, who missed the last two games with a balky knee, gained 114 yards on 15 carries and scored a touchdown on a 35-yard run. The Cowboys never slowed him down, which meant they never really had a chance to win.

KEY STAT
The Cowboys ranked 5th in the NFL this season, allowing 96.5 yards rushing per game, gave up a season-high 273 yards. Todd Gurley rushed for 115 and a touchdown and C.J. Anderson rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns.

WHAT'S NEXT
The Cowboys will spend the offseason working on new deals for Dak Prescott, DeMarcus Lawrence and, perhaps, Ezekiel Elliott and coach Jason Garrett. The front office must also fortify the offense by giving quarterback Dak Prescott more weapons on offense. The Cowboys don’t have a starter older than 29, so this feels like the beginning of a run owner Jerry Jones hopes ends with a championship for the first time since 1995.


Photo Credit: Harry How/Getty Images

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[KingRah]

Here's NBC 5 Cowboys Insider Jean-Jacques Taylor's instant analysis of the Cowboys' 30-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC Divisional Playoff game at LA Memorial Coliseum.

WHAT IT MEANS
The Cowboys have now lost six consecutive playoff games in the division round, and it has now been 23 years since the Cowboys have played in an NFC Championship game. Every other team in the NFC has been at least twice except the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions, each of whom last appeared in 1991.

TURNING POINT
The Rams stopped Ezekiel Elliott on fourth-and-1 from the Los Angeles 35 on the first play of the fourth quarter. The offensive line created no movement and Elliott never had a chance on the play. Then the Rams drove 65 yards for a touchdown and a 30-15 lead with 7:16 left in the game.

PLAYER OF THE GAME
Todd Gurley, who missed the last two games with a balky knee, gained 114 yards on 15 carries and scored a touchdown on a 35-yard run. The Cowboys never slowed him down, which meant they never really had a chance to win.

KEY STAT
The Cowboys ranked 5th in the NFL this season, allowing 96.5 yards rushing per game, gave up a season-high 273 yards. Todd Gurley rushed for 115 and a touchdown and C.J. Anderson rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns.

WHAT'S NEXT
The Cowboys will spend the offseason working on new deals for Dak Prescott, DeMarcus Lawrence and, perhaps, Ezekiel Elliott and coach Jason Garrett. The front office must also fortify the offense by giving quarterback Dak Prescott more weapons on offense. The Cowboys don’t have a starter older than 29, so this feels like the beginning of a run owner Jerry Jones hopes ends with a championship for the first time since 1995.


Photo Credit: Harry How/Getty Images

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It's Time to upgrade the o-line, sign a Real DT, and fire linehan. Dak didn't run once in the first half. Talib went out for multiple plays and dak didn't attic his back up once. They ran up the gut behind a inferior Connor Williams, and a back up center against Suh and Donald on 4th down. how many times must Linehan prove he sucks before he's let go? How many Times must Connor Williams suck before the team realizes he's not strong enough to play against adults? How many times must the pass rush disappear before this team realize we need at least two double digit sack guys? How many years will pass without us getting a dt like snacks Harrison?
Ray Lewis went from top 5 nfl player to just a guy when he lost a dt. As soon as Ngata came, he went back to being ray lewis. We refuse to prioritize run stopping dts. That'll continue until we get a new dc with a new philosophy. we could've taken one in 2012, but instead, we traded up for Mo Claiborne.

 

[Rayman70]

interior dline needs upgrading BADLY. We were outclassed.