Cowboys Falter Again, Eatman Misses Punch: A Familiar Story in Dallas
Ugh, the Cowboys. It's like Groundhog Day out there, folks. Another week, another close loss. It's starting to feel like a broken record, and the Dallas Cowboys are starting to make me think that record is scratched. We all knew the Cowboys were good, but they've shown that they're still not quite ready to break through and claim the top spot in the NFC.
This past Sunday's loss felt like a real gut punch, especially after that comeback against the Eagles. Everyone was so hyped after that win, but it seems the team just couldn't maintain that momentum. The defense, which looked dominant against Philly, seemed lost against the Bears. They couldn't pressure Justin Fields, and he carved them up all game. It's a bit of a head-scratcher, honestly.
Speaking of head-scratchers, let's talk about the missed punch. The Cowboys had a chance to win the game in the final seconds, but tight end Dalton Schultz dropped what would have been a game-winning catch. It was a tough play, to be sure, but it's a play that we've seen from the Cowboys too many times this season. They seem to have a knack for shooting themselves in the foot right when it matters most.
There's still plenty of time left in the season, and the Cowboys aren't out of it yet. But if they want to make a serious run at the Super Bowl, they need to start playing with more consistency. They need to find a way to overcome these self-inflicted wounds and start playing like the dominant team we all know they can be. Maybe then we'll see the Cowboys actually make it to the playoffs, instead of just getting close and then falling short.
Until then, it's back to the drawing board for the Cowboys. It's time for them to figure out their identity and finally fulfill their potential. Let's hope they can start putting it all together and give us some real hope for the future.