"Despite a nearly flawless passing performance from Dak Prescott and a dominant outing from George Pickens, Dallas abandoned what was working and stubbornly tried to force the run in a 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Prescott was nearly perfect - 25 of 34 for 261 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions - finishing with a 124.8 passer rating. His chemistry with Pickens was elite: 9 receptions for 168 yards and a touchdown, including plays of 31, 34, and 45 yards that ripped through Carolina's secondary."
"But while the air attack looked unstoppable, the Cowboys' run game dragged them down - 19 carries for just 31 yards (1.6 yards per attempt). Javonte Williams led with 29 yards on 13 tries, while the rest of the backfield combined for just two total yards. Instead of letting Prescott and Pickens take over, Dallas kept pounding into stacked boxes. According to ESPN's play-by-play, the Cowboys' meltdown was about poor decisions, not a lack of talent."
Dak Prescott produced an exceptional passing performance, completing 25 of 34 for 261 yards, three touchdowns, and a 124.8 passer rating. George Pickens dominated receiving with nine catches for 168 yards, including explosive plays of 31, 34, and 45 yards. The Cowboys, however, ran 19 times for only 31 yards (1.6 yards per attempt), with Javonte Williams totaling 29 yards on 13 carries and the rest of the backfield combining for two yards. Critical play-calling choices—running into stacked boxes on short-yardage situations and settling for a field goal after a deep Pickens gain—enabled Carolina to respond and secure a 30-27 victory.
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