Dak Prescott is done making excuses. After a sloppy 28-20 loss to the New York Giants, the Cowboys quarterback laid out a clear plan for Week 2. He wants the run game to set the table. Without it, the offense stays stuck in neutral against the Commanders.
The numbers from Sunday do not look good. The offense managed only 244 total yards. They rushed for just 69 yards. That is not enough to win in the NFL. Per heavy.com, the first half featured dropped passes and a messy flow on every drive. The receivers missed easy catches. The line struggled to find any rhythm. Prescott knows this has to change fast.
Run First to Open Up the Field
The quarterback believes the run game starts everything. He knows how much he and the team love the play-action pass. But you cannot fake a run if you never actually run the ball. He made it clear that the playmakers need space to attack outside. Once defenses load the box to stop the run, the passing lanes open up.
He called out the offensive line directly. He knows they are excited to fix their mistakes. Prescott said he knows the line is frustrated about not getting it done last week. That anger is good fuel. They need to come out ready to go against Washington. The team cannot rely on trick plays or deep shots alone. They need to establish the ground game first.
Rookie Takes Over Defensive Calls
While the offense works on its run game, the defense is making a big change. Rookie Jaishawn Barham will be the “green dot” on Sunday. He is replacing DeMarvion Overshown in the communication role. Barham earned this spot with his play.
Against the Giants, Barham stood as a rare bright spot. The rookie is ready for the spotlight. He has the skills to lead the defense.
The Cowboys have a chance to bounce back. They need to stop the dropped passes and start running the ball. Last week, Washington’s defense gave up 77 yards and two touchdowns to Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert – a soft spot Jake Ferguson could exploit Sunday. The weapons are there. The talent is there. Now the team must execute. If they run the ball, the play-action will work. If they do not, the offense will struggle again. The clock is ticking for Week 2.
