"The Dallas Cowboys, the NFL's media darlings despite failing to achieve anything in the playoffs for over 30 years, are hyped beyond recognition. A mini-turnaround in recent weeks saw the talking heads all rejoice in collective adulation, proclaiming the Washington Commanders' bitter division rivals as a possible Super Bowl winner if they make the playoffs. But as ESPN's Stephen A. Smith always says, be patient."
"Dallas couldn't keep up. The Lions attacked their improving but vulnerable defense with alarming success. Every time the Cowboys got a little bit closer, Detroit responded emphatically, running out winners by two touchdowns and putting up 44 points on a team that was supposed to be going places down the stretch. And with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb now in the NFL's concussion protocol, it's only made matters worse."
National media built heavy hype around the Dallas Cowboys after a recent mini-turnaround, portraying them as legitimate contenders. The Cowboys entered Thursday Night Football confident but lost to the Detroit Lions, who scored 44 points and won by two touchdowns. Detroit exposed weaknesses in Dallas' improving but vulnerable defense. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb entered the NFL concussion protocol, deepening the Cowboys’ problems. Dallas now stands at 6-6-1 through 13 games, far from the 10-2 or 11-1 perception created by media coverage. Owner Jerry Jones keeps the franchise highly visible, which can amplify expectations and set fans up for disappointment. Commanders fans found solace in the Cowboys’ failure.
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