2 weeks Ago By SAM
he returned from their bye week only to suffer a crushing defeat at the hands of the , losing 30-24 in Santa Clara. While the score suggests a close contest, the reality was far more lopsided, as and the Cowboys were thoroughly outplayed on both sides of the ball. The defeat marks a concerning trend for Dallas, which now sits at a disappointing 3-4, putting them in third place in the NFC East.
Despite the struggles on the field, sought to calm the storm after the game, but his words left many fans feeling more anxious than reassured. Speaking to reporters following the loss, Prescott acknowledged the growing frustration within the Cowboys camp but maintained that the team remains committed to turning things around. "Nobody is shaken or giving up," Prescott said during the postgame press conference, as reported by The Athletic's .
"Frustration is very high. It's a long season." Unfortunately for Cowboys fans, 's speech lacked the conviction they were hoping for, especially after witnessing their team collapse in the second half of Sunday's game.
The had taken a slim four-point lead into halftime, but the 49ers stormed back with 21 unanswered points in the third quarter, leaving Dallas with a nearly insurmountable deficit. Though the Cowboys managed to fight back in the fourth quarter, the hole was simply too deep to climb out of. Offensive and defensive struggles persist Prescott's performance mirrored the ' overall difficulties.
While he threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns, he also tossed two critical interceptions and completed only 25 of 38 passes. The ground game was equally ineffective, as Dallas mustered a mere 56 rushing yards on 19 carries. In total, the ' offense generated only 292 yards, while San Francisco racked up 469.
The loss not only highlights ongoing issues within the team but also raises questions about its ability to compete in a tough NFC East. With a critical matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on the horizon in Week 9, the pressure is mounting for Prescott and his teammates to turn their season around before it's too late. However, for now, 's attempts to inspire confidence have done little to ease the growing concerns of fans.
