The Dallas Cowboys entered Week 9 acknowleding a lot is riding on their matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. The 3-4 Cowboys are teetering on the edge of a lost season after several embarrassing losses and quarterback Dak Prescott labeled Sunday afternoon’s contest as a “must-win” for America’s Team.
Things did not get off to a good start on that front. The Cowboys fell behind, 7-3, in the first quarter. Early in the second quarter the offense faced a long fourth-and-one around midfield and decided to go for it. The call immediately blew up as CeeDee Lamb got taken down behind the line of scrimmage attempting an end-around and Dallas turned the ball over on downs.
The Cowboys run a jet sweep to CeeDee Lamb on 4th and 1 and it is BLOWN UP by the Falcons!
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The FOX cameras then spanned to head coach Mike McCarthy on the sideline, who was captured spiking his tablet in anger and frustration.
Frustration is mounting for Mike McCarthy
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His mood definitely did not improve as the Falcons scored a touchdown minutes later; a blown coverage allowed Darnell Mooney to stroll into the end zone for a 36-yard score. It put the Cowboys down 14-3 following McCarthy’s tantrum.
The Cowboys dance on the edge of the abyss. Only a strong finish to the Falcons game will change the tides. And maybe more spiked tablets for motivation.
