The Dallas Cowboys have been dealt another blow as they suffered their fourth consecutive home loss on Sunday. The Cowboys were defeated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 16-14, in a game that was marred by inclement weather.
The Cowboys had a chance to win the game late in the fourth quarter, but their offense sputtered and they were unable to convert a fourth down. The Cowboys have now lost four straight home games, a streak that began with a loss to the New York Giants in Week 3.
The Cowboys’ offense has been inconsistent all season, and Sunday’s game was no exception. Quarterback Dak Prescott threw for just 213 yards and one touchdown, while running back Ezekiel Elliott was held to just 54 yards on the ground. The Cowboys’ defense was also unable to contain Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, who threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns.
The loss drops the Cowboys to 3-4 on the season and puts them in a precarious position in the NFC East. The Cowboys are now two games behind the first-place Philadelphia Eagles, and they will need to turn things around quickly if they want to make the playoffs.
The Cowboys will have to find a way to get their offense going if they want to turn things around. They will also need to find ways to contain opposing quarterbacks, as Winston was able to pick apart their defense on Sunday.
The Cowboys will have to regroup quickly if they want to avoid a fifth straight home loss when they host the Detroit Lions next week. It will be a tough task, but if the Cowboys can find a way to get their offense going and contain opposing quarterbacks, they may be able to turn things around and make a run at the playoffs.
