I will never defend Jerry Jones, but But I think last night's loss was more about the Cowboys coaching and preparation. The Lions were prepared for Dallas last night. They were in a must win game and played like it. Dallas came out flat and frankly looked a little disorganized. It just seems like other teams zero in on Dallas's weaknesses while Dallas doesn't seem to adjust to the other team's personnel as well.
Detroit had a good game plan. The hit Dallas where they are weak - underneath in the middle of the field and they hit 7 big plays. They went after the Cowboys rookie, Shavon Revel and he was nowhere near up to the task.
In the meantime, the Cowboys had an advantage with CeeDee and Pickens against the Lions CBs and struggled in the first half to take advantage of it. Of course Dak was getting hit all the time because Thomas and Steele weren't blocking. The Cowboys made a few killer mistakes and never looked like they had a shot at a take-away. Maybe one pass could have been intercepted when a Lions receiver feel down and Bland, who continues to disappoint, got 1 hand on it.
The Lions made big plays all night. 1st and 25? No problem. 2 passes for 35 yards and a first down later they are in scoring position. It was like that all night long.