The Cowboys did what they usually do under Mike McCarthy: respond well after a loss. Following a disappointing loss to the Cardinals on the road, the Cowboys returned home for a battle with the Patriots. New England had just won their first game of the year, but they had also endured one-score losses to both the Eagles and Dolphins.
Anyone expecting a close game was sorely mistaken, as the Cowboys dominated from start to finish and handed Bill Belichick the worst loss of his career, 38-3. As has been the case this year, defense and special teams played a big part in the win but the Cowboys offense once again looked really good.