The Dallas Cowboys absolutely walloped the Washington Football Team, 56-14, on Sunday Night Football. 42 points by halftime, two takeaways and two touchdowns from units other than the offense are the main examples of the domination. This was the first complete performance from Dallas in 2021 and it came after Dallas had already secured the NFC East crown earlier in the day.
Quarterback Dak Prescott looked perfect, finding wide receiver Amari Cooper early and often after the latter vocalized concerns earlier in the week and the impressive performances at home make the No. 1 seed more and more valuable with two weeks left.
Dan Quinn’s defense continued its string of unconscious performances, while the special teams showed out yet again as John Fassel’s system is really clicking in the second half of the season. Here are four takeaways from the Cowboys’ beatdown of Washington.