The defensively-challenged Dallas Cowboys wasted a lot of former Professional Bowl quarterback Tony Romo’s productive seasons. Now, they’re squandering one among Dak Prescott’s.
By six begins, Prescott ranks second within the NFL in passing yards (1,617), passing touchdowns (13) and QBR (79.2). Dallas’ defensive struggles have overshadowed his roaring begin.
Heading into Sunday’s residence recreation in opposition to the Washington Commanders, Dallas (2-3-1) has allowed essentially the most yards within the NFL (411.7) and the second-most factors (30.7). Consequently, Prescott has the worst rating (-31) within the QB Betrayal Index of The Athletic’s Mike Sando.
Sando’s system measures the distinction between a QB’s EPA (anticipated factors) and his protection/particular groups’ EPA to calculate the rating. Romo had a score of -41 between 2012 and 2021 (min. 30 mixed regular-season and playoff begins), tied for the third-worst mark throughout that span.
With Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus trying to find solutions, Prescott might proceed to expertise a season much like a lot of Romo’s.
Matt Eberflus discusses defensive struggles
Per ESPN’s Todd Archer, on Thursday, Eberflus mentioned, “We all know the answer is within the room” and “Nothing is off the desk.” However the modifications will probably be “refined.”
