Dallas Cowboys Eagles Loss: 3 Takeaways

Ezekiel Elliott had 13 carries for 81 yards and one touchdown on Sunday Night Football. (via newsofdallas.com)

If Rush did not turn the ball over three times, this game could have gone a whole lot differently. Losing by nine points to the only undefeated team in the NFL with a backup quarterback is not something to be angry about at this point in the season. But what there is to be mad about is the Cowboys consistently beating themselves. Countless penalties, missing assignments, and coaching mistakes. All are fixable, if this team wants to be great and play to its full potential they need to limit hurting themselves week in and week out.

Dak is Obviously QB1

After four weeks of talk shows and fans thinking Cooper Rush is the better fit in Dallas should be laid to rest after Sunday night. Cooper Rush threw for 18/38, 181 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. He has been a perfect backup in place of Prescott and was able to limit mistakes while keeping the team afloat. Cooper Rush should still be held in high regard in Dallas, and there should be no speaking bad about his name. But is evident that Prescott is the man and would have played better against the Eagles.

Prescott is expected to return next week against the Detroit Lions. This offense should be able to get rolling against the Lions’ 32nd-ranked defense, giving up 428.6 total yards per game. It is a great game for Prescott to return to and hopefully get back into his last season self. This team will be in good hands with Prescott at the helm.

Defense Still Played Well

This Cowboys defense gave up the most points this season and let up two touchdowns for the first time this season. The defense played quietly well. They were able to sack Hurts four times, only gave up 155 yards passing, and held one of the best offenses in the league to only two touchdowns while having their QB throw three interceptions with great field position. However, the run defense has to improve, they are giving up 120.7 rushing yards per game which is in the bottom half of the NFL.

There are plenty of things the Cowboys as a whole need to improve on, but we are only through six weeks and it is a LONG season. As long as Mike McCarthy can fix the little mistakes, this team has the potential to make a deep playoff run. There is too much talent for the team to not go far this season.

Final Thoughts

To reiterate, there is no need to overreact over this week six loss. The Cowboys will see the Philadelphia Eagles again on Christmas Eve and hopefully come out with a different outcome. Although currently third in the NFC East the Cowboys can make up ground and somehow come out on top of the division before playoffs roll around. The Dallas Cowboys will take on the Lions (1-4) in Dallas this Sunday, hoping to get back on track.