The Dallas Cowboys suffered a tough loss on Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles.
It was a great game, which saw 51 points scored and some high-level offensive output.
Whenever the Cowboys lose, most people love to blame quarterback Dak Prescott.
But, not even the biggest Cowboys detractor can blame this loss solely on Prescott.
Stephen A. Smith said on “First Take:” “I don’t think this is the day for me to say, ‘It’s on Dak.'”
"I don't think this is the day for me to say, 'It's on Dak.'"@stephenasmith isn't placing all of the blame on Prescott for the Cowboys loss 👀 pic.twitter.com/VQ1P2wTtyl
— First Take (@FirstTake) November 6, 2023
Prescott threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns in the game, despite having no run support to speak of.
As a result, the only way Dallas was able to move the ball was with Prescott’s arm.
The Cowboys had the ball at the Eagles’ 11-yard line with a chance to take the lead late in the game.
However, Prescott got sacked on the next play, essentially ending the game.
Cowboys right tackle Terence Steele had been having issues in pass protection all game, and he gave Prescott no time on the play in question.
Prescott was sacked five times in all, and according to PFF via Marcus Mosher, four of those were given up by Steele.
#Cowboys RT Terence Steele allowed 12 pressures, 7 hurries, and 4 sacks in Week 9, according to @PFF.
Pass-block grade of 15.0.
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) November 6, 2023
Stephen A. is correct in not blaming Prescott for this loss, even though many others still might.
A positive note for Dallas is that they get to face the Eagles again on December 10.
Depending on how the next few weeks play out, that game could be for first place in the division.
However, in order for that scenario to happen, the Cowboys will need the Eagles to drop a few games over the next month.
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