The offensive line, labeled one of the best in the league, was manhandled all game. Is it the scheme? Is it playcalling? Or is it simply just not rising to the occasion and beating your man one-on-one? It’s probably a little of everything, which is what makes this team so frustrating.
We keep hearing how good Dak Prescott is, but do we really know for certain? It seems in games against teams with winning records and legitimate defenses, he always seems to struggle. If Dak wants to be paid like an elite quarterback, he’s going to need to beat these good defenses at some point. He’s going to need to make those around him better. That’s not all on the coaches.
Running back
Ezekiel Elliott, who just signed a $90 million contract extension to make him the highest-paid back in the league, had a solid game all-around; but, he also seems to vanish against good defenses. Is that on the offensive line? Has he lost some pep in his step? Again, it’s probably a little of everything.
Special teams continued to struggle. A 35-yard field goal that would’ve cut Buffalo’s lead to three at the half was blocked. Another field goal attempt to start the second half was no good after kicker Brett Maher pushed it wide right.
