The Dallas Cowboys had what could be a turning point game by demolishing the Washington Commanders 44-22 in an NFC East contest. The Cowboys offense did what they were supposed to do, put a huge number up on the scoreboard, and they did that while welcoming back CeeDee Lamb. But that part wasn’t so surprising.
It was the play of the defense that caught us all off guard. A unit that had been pitiful rose up and did a fantastic job of smothering the Commanders offense. While it’s true the Commanders were without some key playmakers on offense, that hadn’t been a problem for other offenses that continually shredded the Cowboys defense. Not last week, though.
Matt Eberflus deserves credit for changing his scheme and adjusting to the reality of the situation instead of continuing to force a s