Recap Cowboys vs Falcons

And yet another 4th quarter collapse. This can sum up 3 of the Cowboys losses this year. The Cowboys were yet again sloppy on offense. Only getting 2 field goals early on in the game and then their lone touchdown in the fourth quarter from Romo to Ogletree. Here is what went well and what didn't go well in the game.

Pass protection
Romo was only sacked once in the entire game, with this blocking Romo was given plenty of time to throw. And with that time, he didn't turn the ball over once. Neither did anyone else on the team. These were 2 main issues heading into this game and they seemed to be cleared up.

Defense
This Atlanta offense lowest scoring game before this one, was 23 points. The Dallas defense did great of getting to Matt Ryan and only allowed one touchdown. The area they could improve on is the run defense, if they were a bit better in stopping Turner, they may have on this game.

Special Teams
Lance Dunbar may have had one of his best games this year, with 3 kick returns for an average of 24.3 yards, and a long of 39. He is just what the Cowboys needed in this year. Then the only punt return of the game by Harris went for a 37 yard return, so no Dez back there, no problem.

But then here are the reasons why the Cowboys lost.

Converting on 3rd down and red zone
The Cowboys were only 3 out of 10 in 3rd downs, and 0-2 in the red zone. It seems surprising the Cowboys only lost by 6 with just 3, 3rd down conversions. They are key for drives, they need to get those and be able to get into the end zone.

Run game
Again I am not putting to much blame on the run, since Demarco Murray was out. But Felix Jones has not been stepping up. He needs to be consistent and show us why the Cowboys picked him to start a year ago.

Penalties
If these don't stop, then converting on downs will get harder. The penalties have improved a bit, but they need to do more. The Cowboys had 7 that went for 50 yards, these are yards being wasted.

Luckily next week the Cowboys have the struggling Eagles, where they will look to bounce back.

Go Cowboys!