The Cowboys are desperately looking for a bounce-back win this week after getting blown out by the Bills. Their quest for another win won’t be easy, as the Dolphins are one of the best in the league, but Miami is a much more inviting environment than Buffalo this time of year. The weather conditions may be more beneficial, but what about the officiating? Before we get into this week’s referee crew, let’s reflect on last week’s penalty distribution:
Cowboys Penalties Week by Week
| Cowboys Penalties | Penalty Yards | Opponent Penalties | Penalty Yards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | 5 | 35 | 6 | 72 |
| vs Jets | 6 | 38 | 5 | 29 |
| at Cardinals | 13 | 107 | 8 | 69 |
| vs Patriots | 5 | 32 | 6 | 50 |
| at 49ers | 6 | 60 | 6 | 45 |
| at Chargers | 11 | 85 | 9 | 79 |
| vs Rams | 4 | 21 | 4 | 25 |
| at Eagles | 10 | 83 | 10 | 98 |
| vs Giants | 9 | 83 | 2 | 5 |
| at Panthers | 5 | 45 | 8 | 90 |
| vs Commanders | 7 | 48 | 4 | 25 |
| vs Seahawks | 9 | 127 | 10 | 130 |
| vs Eagles | 7 | 60 | 10 | 95 |
| at Bills | 5 | 48 | 1 | 15 |
| Total | 102 | 872 | 89 | 827 |
The Cowboys were dealt a favorable matchup last week, drawing an official that’s known for giving an advantage to the road team, but it didn’t matter.