Offense Sputters as Washington Pulls Ahead
The Dallas Cowboys entered their Week 7 matchup against the Washington Commanders desperately needing a win to keep pace in the competitive NFC East. However, the Cowboys' offense sputtered throughout the game, failing to find a rhythm against a stingy Commanders defense.
Quarterback Dak Prescott struggled to get the aerial attack going, completing just 18 of 36 passes for 211 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. The running game was also largely ineffective, with the Cowboys managing only 75 yards on the ground.
"We just couldn't get anything going offensively," Prescott said after the game. "Credit to the Commanders, they had a good game plan and executed it well. We have to go back to the drawing board and figure out how to get this offense back on track."
Defensive Woes Allow Commanders to Pull Away
The Cowboys' defense, which has been a strength for the team this season, also had trouble containing the Commanders' attack. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels had a solid outing, throwing for 241 yards and 2 touchdowns, while the Commanders' running game gashed the Cowboys for 127 yards.
"We just didn't play up to our standard defensively," said linebacker Micah Parsons. "We have to be better at stopping the run and making plays in the passing game. This is a tough loss, but we have to regroup and get ready for next week."
The Cowboys' secondary was particularly problematic, as star cornerback Trevon Diggs was ruled out with a concussion prior to the game. His absence was felt, as the Commanders were able to exploit the Cowboys' defensive backfield throughout the contest.
TL;DR
- The Dallas Cowboys' offense struggled mightily, with Dak Prescott throwing for just 211 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs
- The Cowboys' defense was unable to contain the Commanders' attack, allowing 241 passing yards and 127 rushing yards
- The loss of cornerback Trevon Diggs due to a concussion was a significant blow to the Cowboys' secondary
- The Cowboys now face an uphill battle to keep pace in the competitive NFC East division