“Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Says It’s ‘Back to the Drawing Board’ After Saints Rout”

The Dallas Cowboys are off to a bit of a rollercoaster start in the 2024 season. After clobbering the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, they took a harsh reality check from the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, losing 44-19. It wasn’t just a bad day at the office—it was one of those days when nothing seems to go right, and you're just waiting for the whistle to blow.Cowboys’ star quarterback Dak Prescott had plenty to say afterward, but his message was clear: time to hit the reset button before things get worse.
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So, let’s rewind for a second. In Week 1, the Cowboys took down the Cleveland Browns like they were swatting a fly, cruising to an easy win while Deshaun Watson looked like he was stuck in a nightmare. Dak Prescott admitted even then that the Cowboys "left a lot of meat on the bone," and boy, did that come back to bite them. Fast forward to Week 2, and Prescott described their performance against the Saints as "boneless wings—barely nibbled." Ouch.
This game wasn’t just a loss; it was a complete unraveling, and the scoreline—44-19—doesn’t even do justice to how bad it got. The Saints, led by Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara, were all gas, no brakes, steamrolling the Cowboys in all phases of the game. “It’s hard to say we were pressing,” Dak said, trying to describe the mess, “but... we couldn’t score touchdowns.”

Let’s give Dak some credit, though—he did manage to connect with CeeDee Lamb on a 65-yard touchdown in the third offensive drive of the game. It was the kind of play that gets the fans out of their seats, but unfortunately, it was the only time they found the end zone all day. Everything else? Field goals, thanks to Brandon Aubrey, who carried the Cowboys’ offense with four successful kicks. That’s like ordering a steak but only getting the salad.
Then came the two interceptions. One of them was the result of Jalen Brooks tripping, and the other... well, Tyrann Mathieu decided to play the role of heartbreaker, reading Dak’s eyes and snatching a pass. But Prescott isn’t one to make excuses. "I can’t say that we were pressing, necessarily," Dak explained, ever the calm presence. "If we scored some touchdowns, it makes the defense feel a little bit better."

Here's the kicker (pun intended): the Cowboys moved the ball pretty well! They dominated time of possession and marched up and down the field. But when it came to actually turning those drives into touchdowns, they fell flat. It’s like they were running a marathon but tripping over their own feet right before the finish line.
Prescott pinpointed the red zone as a major issue. "We got better at third down this week," Dak said, "but now it’s the red zone." They’ve only managed to score three touchdowns in their first eight quarters of the season, and that's not going to cut it against teams like the Saints—or, looking ahead, the Ravens.

Sitting at 1-1 with reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens coming to town, Prescott isn’t dwelling on the loss. He knows they need to move on—fast. "We’ve got to reset. We’ve got to respond," Prescott said, urging his teammates not to get stuck in the Week 2 slump. And let’s be real: going undefeated isn’t exactly realistic. "We’re not going undefeated, haven’t been done in 50 years. Woo. Surprise."
Cowboys fans, it’s time to buckle up. With Lamar Jackson and his dynamic Ravens offense headed to AT&T Stadium next week, Dak and Co. have some serious work to do if they want to avoid back-to-back home losses and the dreaded 1-2 start. But hey, if anyone can bounce back, it’s Prescott. After all, he’s done it before—and he knows there’s still a lot of meat left on that bone. Let’s just hope it’s not another order of boneless wings.
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