The Dallas Cowboys fell to the Arizona Cardinals, 27-17, on Monday Night Football, suffering their first home loss of the season and dropping to 3-5-1. Despite an early blocked punt recovered for a touchdown, Dallas failed to capitalize on the momentum.
The Cardinals, led by backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett, exposed weaknesses on both sides of the line. Dallas moved the ball but repeatedly stalled in the red zone, while the defense allowed nearly 400 yards. The loss extended the Cowboys’ midseason slump and fueled another round of fan frustration online.
Another week, another defensive breakdown
The defense took most of the heat, and it’s not hard to see why. Dallas couldn’t get off the field when it mattered. Matt Eberflus’ unit looked unprepared and outmaneuvered, leaving plenty to question about both effort and execution.
A masterclass in missed opportunities
Offensive frustrations were just as loud, with fans calling out Brian Schottenheimer’s red-zone play-calling and the unit’s lack of execution. Dallas reached scoring position multiple times but failed to finish drives, settling for field goals or turning the ball over on downs. Mistakes such as drops, penalties, and questionable fourth-down decisions became a recurring theme.
Dak Defenders vs. Dak Doubters
Reactions to Dak Prescott were mixed. Some fans defended him, citing protection issues and lack of help from his receivers, while others felt he failed to deliver in key moments. His interception and several missed opportunities deepened the perception that he struggled under pressure when the team needed him most.
Blame it on the Boss Man
Even ownership wasn’t spared from criticism. Many fans shifted their focus to Jerry Jones, accusing him of enabling the cycle of mediocrity through poor roster decisions and loyalty to ineffective staff. To many, the loss symbolized deeper organizational problems that start at the top.
This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Twittter Reactions: Cowboys fans sound off after loss to Cards as defense, Dak disappoint
Reporting by Jazz Monet, Cowboys Wire / Cowboys Wire
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