Denver Post · Nov 8, 2021
Broncos Fifth Quarter: Defense sets tone with two early-game fourth-down stops
Jonathon Cooper (53) of the Denver Broncos celebrates sacking Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021.Upon Further Review
1. Fourth down stops. In the last past games, Washington and Dallas were a combined 1 of 9 on fourth down against the Broncos. The Cowboys were 0 of 4 Sunday. Fourth-and-1 from 38: RB Ezekiel Elliott stopped for no gain (S Justin Simmons made the tackle when he knifed through traffic unblocked). Fourth-and-2 from 20: QB Dak Prescott’s pass was broken up by Dre’Mont Jones. Fourth-and-1 from 40: Prescott overthrew WR CeeDee Lamb. And fourth-and-7 from 28: Prescott was intercepted by S Caden Sterns.
