This Loss was more on the offense then the defense

[Coogiguy03]

You don't think the Cowboys have playmakers? That is FAR from the truth.

Not me being blind. You being ******.

Yes you clearly can't see, where the hell were they at last night you ##($*#))(9 $*$)$((#_## *************

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I know its crazy but even though the defense allowed scores on 50% of the Cardinals possessions, I have to agree with you. The offense has to be better. Pickens played well and Javonte Williams played well. The rest of the offense was the to terrible. The offensive line was terrible in pass protection. 19 pressures allowed in 39 pass attempts, that's almost 50%, is just horrible.

I am not pinning this loss on Dak, but he has not been at his best the last two games and he has to be if the Cowboys are going to win games. What happened to the Dak that faced the Packers defense and sliced them up? In that game he expected pressure and was getting rid of the ball early with decisiveness and accuracy. Last night he held the ball, threw is late, and was off with his throws. Bring back the Packers game plan because that is how this offense needs to operate as long as the OL struggles in pass protection. Also, Needing 2 score late in the 4th quarter, Dak need to look downfield and dirt the ball in front of Williams. a 0 yard pass there is pointless and keeps the clock running. Dak was not smart during that last possession. But he had so little time to set and throw too.

The Cowboys need to run the ball more. Get Williams going and allow this offensive line to move people. They are better run blockers that pass protectors. Take advantage of that.

I am a big believer in the John Madden philosophy that you have to get points the first opportunity you have to score your first points. I understand the logic on that first drive, but take the points. Do not give the other team momentum for their first possession. I also agree with Troy Aikman, later in the game down 3 scores take the 3 points and make it a 2 score game. That could have made a huge difference at the end if Dallas only need 1 score.

Two weeks in a row now opposing defense took away the passing game. Dak made some really tight window throws but the WRs need to get more open. Dak needs to look beyond Pickens and Lamb. Flournoy is a very capable WRs. Don't be afraid to look for him.

Ferguson is such a disappointment. But honestly, he has always be a mid level player. The Cowboys need a TE with more speed. The Cowboys TEs are all slow as molasses.

The defense is what it is. The Cowboys need to score at least 30 points to win games. That is a lot of pressure to play with every week, but they better get used to it. The defense is the worst I have ever seen.

you aren't wrong

 

[shabazz]

It was on both , but the once "high octained" offense has been struggling to put up points in 3 straight games.....we already knew the defense is stank

 

[loublue22]

If you had offered me 27 points before the game I'm taking it.

 

[Kumala808]

2 weeks in a row dallas moves the ball on the first drive, 1 a field goal last night nadas. After that the offense went quiet. But watching a defense just give up on 3rd down all night it just deflates you. But not taking the points and 2 costly fumbles and the line collapses when it is needed the most. This whole first half was a **** show

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

They came into this game what the number 3 O in the league.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

...the Oline dropped the ball. Dak was under duress most of night.

Offense also looked undisciplined compared to earlier weeks.

PS.. Steele is not that guy anymore.

Steele was that dude last year either. He sucks!

 

[Kingofholland]

I know that sounds crazy but think about, 3 goal to goal situations and only scored 3 points. 2 fumbles one by Ferguson and Williams. I believe 5 sacks allowed. Only 1 TD scored, numerous penalties with the holding calls. Dropped passes etc. This team is built on winning games where the defense only gives up 27 points as crazy as that sounds. All the money, all the picks have been spent on offense. If I said pregame the defense would allow 27 points with only 10 coming in the second half, we all would have had this as a W.

Turning the ball over twice, plus passing on 2 field goals is why we lost the game. The defense didn't play well either, but for once the loss wasn't 100% on them.

 

[dupree89]

I dont know. Ive been watching today a bunch of "highlights" from last night. 50 and 14 stink bad.

 

[Rockport]

I know that sounds crazy but think about, 3 goal to goal situations and only scored 3 points. 2 fumbles one by Ferguson and Williams. I believe 5 sacks allowed. Only 1 TD scored, numerous penalties with the holding calls. Dropped passes etc. This team is built on winning games where the defense only gives up 27 points as crazy as that sounds. All the money, all the picks have been spent on offense. If I said pregame the defense would allow 27 points with only 10 coming in the second half, we all would have had this as a W.

 

[acr731]

That's just not true. Not even close to the truth.

Playmakers like Perkins is the primary reason Dak has any stats at all.

 

[Johannes44]

Put it this way - there is no amount of offensive weapons that will ever be enough for Dak Prescott. No amount of offensive linemen, no amount of running backs and no amount of WR's. Put that guy on a team of all pro's and the result will be the same.

 

[Cmac]

I know that sounds crazy but think about, 3 goal to goal situations and only scored 3 points. 2 fumbles one by Ferguson and Williams. I believe 5 sacks allowed. Only 1 TD scored, numerous penalties with the holding calls. Dropped passes etc. This team is built on winning games where the defense only gives up 27 points as crazy as that sounds. All the money, all the picks have been spent on offense. If I said pregame the defense would allow 27 points with only 10 coming in the second half, we all would have had this as a W.

Guess you can argue such, as you make good points.......however, from the beginning, you could see Brissett or Harrison were working on Player of the Game/Week nominations too. Simply a 6 in one hand, half a dozen in the other situation. The team was BAD.