The Dallas Cowboys looked very good on Sunday against the New York Jets, as they won 37-22 in a game that was much worse than the final score indicates.
It was 10-3 late in the first half, and then the Cowboys scored two touchdowns in the final minute to take a 21-point lead into the half.
At the end of the game, Jerry Jones was seen having a back-and-forth with a Jets fan, and the Cowboys owner appeared to throw up a middle finger at the fan. Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant posted the exchange on social media, telling fans not to mess with ‘Mr. Jerry Jones’.
With the win, the Cowboys moved to 2-2-1 on the season, and continued their strong play on the offensive side of the ball. Quarterback Dak Prescott is playing as well as anybody in the league, and he had a huge day with 237 yards and four touchdowns.
What makes Prescott’s performance even more impressive is the fact he was missing four of his five starting offensive lineman. He is also without CeeDee Lamb and KaVontae Turpin, two of his top wide receivers.
Prescott did a phenomenal job of managing the game, and getting the ball out quick to make things easier for his makeshift offensive line.
Wide receiver George Pickens once again showcased his big play potential, as he caught a 43-yard touchdown from Prescott in the third quarter.
As impressive as the offense was on Sunday, it was the play of the defense that has Cowboys fans and Jones even more excited. That side of the ball has struggled all year, and entered this game ranked 31st in points allowed (33.0 PPG). The majority of the Jets points came after the Cowboys were up 28 points, when they went to more of a prevent defense.
They were finally able to get after the quarterback, as they sacked Justin Fields five times. With Micah Parsons gone to Green Bay, the Cowboys entered the game with only five sacks.
Now, the Jets are having their own struggles in many different areas, but this was a win that the team desperately needed to get. The Cowboys getting back to .500 was big for the team, and it definitely played a role in Jones feeling a little feisty at the end of the game.
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