By Mike Fisher Athlon Sports
Updated October 24, 2024 4:34 AM
FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys were the highest-scoring offense in the NFL last season, but they’ve hit a rough patch. After six weeks, the offense under Mike McCarthy has been hard to watch.
Frequent red zone turnovers, false starts, and miscommunication have resulted in Dallas averaging just 21 points per game, making them one of the least effective offenses in the league.
McCarthy, returning from a bye week, is fully aware of his offense’s struggles. Dak Prescott is facing his lowest completion percentage since 2017 (63.4), as well as a poor passer rating (85.5) and QBR (48.9), with six interceptions already raising serious alarms.
“Those statistics don’t help overall performance,” McCarthy said regarding Dak’s play. “We’re at minus-six in the turnover ratio, which is a huge red flag for us.”
“This is the lowest we’ve experienced during our time here, and it’s unacceptable.”
With Prescott throwing multiple interceptions in three of six games, this isn’t a formula for success, especially since some have occurred in the red zone, costing the team points.
However, the bye week may have provided Dak and the Cowboys a crucial opportunity to resolve these issues.
Dallas faces a tough schedule in the coming month, beginning with the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night. It’s clear that if the Cowboys hope to secure their fourth victory, Dak must protect the football.
McCarthy deemed the turnover ratio unacceptable, and if Prescott and the Cowboys can’t turn things around soon, this “lame-duck” season might end prematurely, creating significant problems for many within The Star who could face even tougher times ahead.
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