The defensively-challenged Dallas Cowboys wasted a lot of former Professional Bowl quarterback Tony Romo’s productive seasons. Now, they’re squandering considered one of Dak Prescott’s.
Via six begins, Prescott ranks second within the NFL in passing yards (1,617), passing touchdowns (13) and QBR (79.2). Dallas’ defensive struggles have overshadowed his roaring begin.
Heading into Sunday’s dwelling sport towards the Washington Commanders, Dallas (2-3-1) has allowed probably the most yards within the NFL (411.7) and the second-most factors (30.7). Consequently, Prescott has the worst rating (-31) within the QB Betrayal Index of The Athletic’s Mike Sando.
Sando’s system measures the distinction between a QB’s EPA (anticipated factors) and his protection/particular groups’ EPA to calculate the rating. Romo had a score of -41 between 2012 and 2021 (min. 30 mixed regular-season and playoff begins), tied for the third-worst mark throughout that span.
With Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus looking for solutions, Prescott may proceed to expertise a season just like a lot of Romo’s.
Matt Eberflus discusses defensive struggles
Per ESPN’s Todd Archer, on Thursday, Eberflus mentioned, “We all know the answer is within the room” and “Nothing is off the desk.” However the modifications shall be “refined.”
