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Todd Archer
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Todd Archer
ESPN Staff Writer
- Todd Archer is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the Dallas Cowboys. Archer has covered the NFL since 1997 and Dallas since 2003. He joined ESPN in 2010. You can follow him on Twitter at @toddarcher.
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John Keim
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John Keim
ESPN Staff Writer
- John Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Post. He started covering the team in 1994 for the Journal Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored four books. You can also listen to him on ‘The John Keim Report’, which airs on ESPN Richmond radio, and follow him on Twitter @john_keim
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys continue to enjoy home-field advantage, with an exceptional 45-10 win against the Washington Commanders. The impressive victory comes as the Cowboys outscored opponents 198-60 at AT&T Stadium.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes and completed passes to 10 different players. The defense forced three fourth-down stops in the second half, and Brandon Aubrey made his 22nd straight field goal try of the season. Adding to their incredible performance, DaRon Bland set an NFL record with his fifth pick-six of the season and second in five days, returning a Sam Howell pass 63 yards.
Looking ahead, in their next five games, the Cowboys will face the Seattle Seahawks, Eagles, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and Detroit Lions, providing them with the opportunity to stake their claim as legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
Dallas Cowboys
QB breakdown: Dak Prescott has been in exceptional form lately, contributing to the Cowboys’ success. In his last six games, Prescott has 18 touchdown passes and two interceptions. His consistent performance is reminiscent of the first six games of the 2021 season.
Pivotal play: The Cowboys’ defense shone through in the third quarter, with key stops against Washington, particularly the contributions of Stephon Gilmore and Osa Odighizuwa. This marked a significant turning point in the game.
Promising trend: The Cowboys’ improved red zone conversion rate indicates their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. They have scored on 18 of their last 27 drives inside the opposition’s 20.
Next game: vs. Seahawks (8:15 p.m. ET, Nov. 30)
Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders suffered a devastating 45-10 loss to the Cowboys, raising concerns about the coaching staff’s future and the team’s performance.
They have now lost eight of their last 10 games and continue to struggle. Owner Josh Harris now faces mounting pressure to make decisions about the team’s coaching staff moving forward.
Troubling trend: Washington’s struggles within the NFC East have been a significant factor in their recent failures. The team is 0-5 in the division this season, exemplifying their inability to compete effectively.
Troubling trend, part 2: The Commanders have lacked consistency, with disparities between their offense and defense. Despite initial promise in the game, they were unable to sustain their performance, resulting in a significant loss against the Cowboys.
QB breakdown: Sam Howell faced challenges throughout the game, unable to maintain momentum and succumbing to costly errors. Washington will look to regroup as they face the Dolphins in their next game.
Next game: vs. Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, Dec. 3)
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