The Cowboys were shocked by the Arizona Cardinals running for over 200 yards in a Week 3 upset, ending Dallas’ short-lived run at an undefeated season. That is hyperbole, but anything seemed possible wih the team 2-0, sporting a point differential of +60 with wins over a playoff team and one sporting a top-five defense.
The New England Patriots could have been a tough test as well, not only because they had the greatest coach and defensive mind in football history in Bill Belichick, but the emotional return of Ezekiel Elliott. Fortunately for Dallas, Elliott never had the chance to be an option, as the offense for the Cowboys controlled the game, and the defense forced three turnovers and scored on two of them in the 38-3 Week 4 win.
The Cowboys now enter the season’s second quarter, tied with two other teams for the third-best record in the NFC. They have an incredibly tough October upcoming, so what significant takeaways can the team continue improving on or start cleaning up with this stretch of prove-it games ahead?