The Dallas Cowboys ugly road struggles reached a tipping point on Sunday as the Boys suffered a 21-point blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills, dropping their road to a mediocre 3-4 on the season.
Clearly, the Cowboys are not nearly the same team on the road as they are at home. Dallas fans are left searching for answers why, as is the team.
Defensive captain Micah Parsons voiced his frustration with the situation, deeming the miserable road performances “unacceptable.”
“Honestly, it’s just unacceptable at this point,” Parsons exclaimed in a post-game interview. “There’s no excuse for it. It’s mind-boggling. I don’t understand why we’re not playing well and why we’re not coming together on the road.”
I asked Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons about the Cowboys differing performances at home and on the road. He had no answers:
“Honestly, it's just unacceptable at this point. There's no excuse for it. It's mind boggling. I don't understand why we're not playing well and why…— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) December 18, 2023
The Cowboys seemed to be gaining momentum after a significant Week 14 victory over their division rival, the Philadelphia Eagles.
However, the 21-point blowout loss to the Bills has raised concerns about the team’s ability to perform consistently away from home.
If Dallas is to finally reach their goal of winning the Super Bowl, they are going to have to conquer their road demons.
As we stand right now, can you picture the Cowboys going into San Francisco and knocking off the 49ers? … Me neither.
.@RealSkipBayless says he was "so wrong" about his Cowboys after Bills loss:
"They are NOT contenders. They played one of the most shameful late games in history." pic.twitter.com/8UetPEArJR
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) December 18, 2023
At 10-4, the Boys are still in good shape in the NFC playoff picture. However, time is running out for them to get their act together and find a level of consistency.
A good place to start will be their Christmas Eve showdown on the road against the Miami Dolphins (think that game will draw some pretty decent ratings???)
Following the game in Miami, the Cowboys will host the Detroit Lions before wrapping up the regular season on the road in Washington against the rival Commanders.
#PMSLive The Cowboys always screw it up! So disappointing 🤬
— BrandiG (@Brandianne41) December 18, 2023
What do you make of Dallas’ road struggles?
Will they be able to figure things out in time for the playoffs?
I hate to be all doom and gloom, but if the Cowboys suffer another early playoff exit, do you think Mike McCarthy is in trouble?
(Perhaps that wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world for Dallas fans … Can’t you see Jerry Jones using an early exit as an excuse to fire Big Mike and go after Bill Belichick???)