The Dallas Cowboys faced a crushing defeat at home against the Detroit Lions, a loss that has sent shockwaves through the NFL world and marked the Cowboys’ worst home loss in Jerry Jones’ era. As the Cowboys head into their bye week, the focus is squarely on head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Dak Prescott, whose struggles in this game have intensified scrutiny on their leadership.
Prescott threw two interceptions and failed to produce a touchdown, a performance he described as a turning point. In the post-game press conference, Prescott admitted that his first interception was a game-changer, explaining, “If I hadn’t thrown that pick and scored instead, the pressure would have been on the Lions.” This moment, he implied, shifted the game’s momentum entirely in Detroit’s favor.
The loss exposed deeper issues within the Cowboys’ offense, particularly their lack of a reliable run game. Without a rushing attack to ease the pressure, Prescott noted, his offense is forced into a one-dimensional game plan, placing the offensive line under constant strain. This season, Dallas’ running backs have yet to reach 100 yards in a single game, ranking them near the bottom of the league just ahead of the New York Jets in rushing yards.
While the Cowboys enter the bye week with a lot to fix, Prescott remains resolute that he needs to clean up his game to give Dallas a fighting chance. For now, the Cowboys must work to restore balance in their offense, or they risk further struggles as they head into the season’s second half.
