Ok, I know. The Dallas Cowboys 16-8 loss to the Carolina Panthers was a harsh reminder of the second half of the 2017 season. WIth fans up in arms in message boards and across social media, it feels as if the Cowboys are on their way to a 0-16 season. But let’s take a step back.
Due to a myriad of reasons, the lineup that started the game Sunday was on the field for all of two preseason drives. None of which featured running back Ezekiel Elliott. Asking a team playing regular season football after only a few snaps as a unit in the preseason to be up and running at full speed is a reach.