The Dallas Cowboys suffered a crushing defeat against the Detroit Lions, failing to score a single touchdown in their 47-9 loss. Adding insult to injury, the team faced ridicule on social media after the game. AT&T Stadium, where the game took place, announced an attendance of over 93,600 fans in Arlington, Texas. However, fans and the Lions’ social media account noticed that the scoreboard was blurred out in the stadium’s social media post.
This blurring of the score seems to be a recurring trend for AT&T Stadium, as similar instances occurred during previous games against the Baltimore Ravens and the New Orleans Saints, both of which ended in losses for the Cowboys. The loss against the Lions marked the worst home defeat for the Cowboys since 1988. Quarterback Dak Prescott threw two interceptions on team owner Jerry Jones’ 82nd birthday, contributing to the disappointing performance.
Despite the string of losses at home, Prescott remained optimistic, stating, “I’m not a guy to hit the panic button. You never prepare for that or think that can happen the way it did today, here at home, again. Now dropping three at home, a place that we’ve been great.” This defeat against the Lions also made the Cowboys the first team since at least 2000 to trail by 14 or more points at halftime in four consecutive home games, including playoffs.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff shined during the game, throwing three touchdown passes, while David Montgomery rushed for two more. The Cowboys’ head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Dak Prescott watched as their team struggled to keep up with the Lions’ strong performance on the field. With this loss, the Cowboys’ record fell to 3-3 for the season.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the Cowboys will bounce back from this devastating defeat. As the team looks to regroup and improve their performance in future games, the pressure is on for players and coaching staff to address the issues that led to such a significant loss. Stay tuned for more updates on the Cowboys’ journey throughout the season.