After Sunday’s 16-8 season opening loss to the Carolina Panthers, which the offense looked inept for better part of three quarters and quarterback Dak Prescott looked nothing like a budding superstar looking to cash in on franchise quarterback money in the offseason, the Cowboys were at least consistent.
They blamed Prescott’s woes and that of the offense a host of penalties, sacks and miscues that kept them behind the chains and a hole for much of the game. The Cowboys committed 10 penalties for 85 yards and gave up six sacks. Running back Ezekiel, who the offense is build around, had just 18 yards on seven carries in the first half.