A common theme in the Kirk Cousins era of the Vikings is a let down against an inferior opponent, and the Cowboys had all the makings of inferiority.
The Dallas defense came into the matchup averaging the most points given up per game. The Cowboys were on their backup quarterback, Andy Dalton, after Dak Prescott went down with an injury.
Unfortunately for the Vikings, this game also seemed reminiscent of many upset losses to worse teams. Minnesota had special teams mistakes, penalties and defensive struggles.
Despite a second-half surge from the Vikings, the Cowboys proved they were better than their record on Sunday. And the Vikings were incapable of making it four wins in a row.