The 6-1 Dallas Cowboys went up against the Denver Broncos, a club that was 0-4 against winning teams, and showed what can happen when one team just plays a lot better then another in the NFL. The Cowboys had never been down double digits in a game, had averaged 40 points and were undefeated at AT&T Stadium this season. Denver came into their house and out played them, at one point leading 30-0.
It was a complete and sound beating. The Broncos had more passing yards, more than double Dallas’ rushing yards, were better in yards per play, and had 118 more total yards than one of the best offenses in football. Denver had more first downs, won the turnover battle, were better on third and fourth down conversions, and had 20 more minutes of time of possession.
Some say teams learn more from losses than they do from wins, and for the first time this season the Cowboys were outplayed by an opponent. There is a lot that can be learned from a blowout loss like Dallas had against the Broncos.