The Dallas Cowboys blew a 14-point fourth quarter lead over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, despite entering the game as a heavy favorite at home. The Cowboys' struggling defensive unit allowed backup quarterback Gardner Minshew to throw for 188 yards and three touchdowns down the stretch, tying the game at 30-30 before a missed game-winning extra point from Arizona kicker Chad Ryland. Ryland redeemed himself in overtime, connecting on a game-winning field goal to secure a 33-30 victory at AT&T Stadium.
Cowboys fans were already disappointed by the team's performance so far this season. But Sunday's loss to the Cardinals marked a new low. When speaking to reporters after Sunday's Week 8 loss, quarterback Dak Prescott said this is the most disappointing regular-season loss of his career.
Prescott completed 19/29 pass attempts for 195 yards and one touchdown — not enough to overcome a Dallas defense that allows more points per game than any other team in the league so far this season. No other words for it really, other than really, really disappointing, frustrating. It’s part of this league.” The Cowboys now turn their attention toward a Week 9 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts this coming Sunday.
Extract — continue reading at the source.
