The Dallas Cowboys (3-4) got here into Week 9 on a two-game shedding streak and look to beat the Atlanta Falcons (5-3) to regain any momentum that they had early within the season.
The Cowboys entered the third quarter down 14-10, following an up-and-down first half of soccer that noticed the offense discover some rhythm however solely rating one landing, whereas the protection had a number of miscues main to 2 touchdowns for Kirk Cousins and the Falcons offense.
Dak Prescott went into the break with strong numbers, finishing 13-of-17 passes for 102 yards and including one other 22 yards on the bottom. Rico Dowdle leads the best way for the Cowboys’ offense, totaling 43 speeding yards on the bottom on eight carries, with one receiving landing.
Falcons’ quarterback Kirk Cousins threw two touchdowns within the first half, finishing 14-of-16 passing makes an attempt for 148 yards. Working again Bijan Robinson has been a focus for Atlanta, touching the ball 13 occasions for a complete of 62 yards.
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Dallas followers are in disarray proper now as accidents have mounted and expectations have plummeted. They now will look to get the season again on observe and keep away from a third-consecutive loss.
Cowboys vs. Falcons rating updates
Dak Prescott dominated out with a hamstring damage
Issues have gone from unhealthy to worse for the Cowboys, as beginning quarterback Dak Prescott has been dominated out with a hamstring damage.
4Q, 11:08 — Falcons push lead again to double-digits
Atlanta did not do something fancy; they merely opted to run the soccer and dared Dallas to cease it. The Cowboys have been unable to take action and pounded the unit for a seven-play, 66-yard drive, capped off by a six-yard Tyler Allgeier landing run. A fumbled level after strive saved the rating 27-13.
3Q, :00 — Cowboys make it a one-score deficit
The Cowboys ended the third quarter including factors, following a nine-play 22-yard drive that stalled out at midfield. Aubrey’s 57-yard area objective was good, getting Dallas inside eight factors, 21-13.
3Q, 10:23 — Dallas’ perplexing determination extends Falcons lead
Dallas opened the second half with the soccer, however they went three and out. Nevertheless, as an alternative of punting the ball again to Atlanta, the Cowboys tried a pretend punt deep in its personal territory that fell incomplete. The Falcons capitalized on the puzzling determination and cashed in 5 performs later with an 11-yard landing go to Ray-Ray McCloud to push the result in 21-10.
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 14, Dallas Cowboys 10
2Q, — Dallas strikes again
Following behind 11 factors in the midst of the second quarter, the Cowboys wanted a solution to maintain them from getting too far-off from Atlanta. They answered the decision, aided by a 22-yard run by Dak Prescott to increase the drive. Dallas capped off a nine-play, 70-yard drive with a three-yard landing go to Rico Dowdle to chop the result in 14-10.
2Q, 8:28 — Atlanta extends lead
Confronted with a fourth-down state of affairs in Dallas territory, the Falcons choose to go for it, and it pays off. The Cowboys’ secondary had confusion presnap, and the error price them large. Cousins discovered a wide-open Darnell Mooney for a 36-yard landing go to increase their result in 14-3.
1Q, 5:23 — Falcons bounce out in entrance
Following the Cowboys’ getting three and taking the early lead on its opening drive, Atlanta one-ups them with a seven-play, 78-yard drive, capped off by a nine-yard landing go from Kirk Cousins to large receiver Drake London, 7-3.
1Q, 9:32 — Cowboys take early lead
After the protection compelled a three-and-out on the Falcons’ opening possession, Dallas was capable of drive the sector for a seven-play, 59-yard drive, capped off by a 34-yard area objective from Brandon Aubrey to take a 3-0 lead.
What time is the Cowboys vs. Falcons sport immediately?
- Date: Nov. 3.
- Time: 12:00 p.m.
- The place: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta, Georgia.
What channel is the Cowboys vs. Falcons sport Sunday?
- TV channel: FOX
- Streaming stay: NFL+, YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket) or Fubo
- Radio: ESPN 102.7, 105.3 FM
Who is announcing the Cowboys vs. Falcons game?
- Play-by-play: Adam Amin
- Analyst: Greg Olsen
- Sideline reporter: Pam Oliver
Cowboys vs. Falcons predictions
ESPN: The overwhelming consensus among the ESPN experts is that the Falcons will take home the win in Week 9. Only one person was courageous enough to pick the Cowboys to get the victory.
USA TODAY: It’s a clean sweep for USA Today, as every expert is on the Falcons in Week 9.
Tony Catalina, Austin American-Statesman: Dallas has entered Week 9 firmly in the ‘Show me, don’t tell me’ realm. It’s tough to pick the Cowboys right now with all of the injuries and on-field issues they have going on. They could pull it out, but it’s tough to find anyone confident enough to pick it. Atlanta 30, Dallas 24.
Cowboys vs Falcons betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM, per Nov. 3:
- Spread: Cowboys +2.5
- Over/under: 52
- Moneyline: Cowboys +120, Falcons -145
- Sept. 9: Dallas Cowboys 33, Cleveland Browns 17
- Sept. 15: New Orleans Saints 44, Dallas Cowboys 19
- Sept. 22: Baltimore Ravens 28, Dallas Cowboys 25
- Sept. 26: Dallas Cowboys 20, New York Giants 15
- Oct. 6: Dallas Cowboys 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 17
- Oct. 13: Detroit Lions 47, Dallas Cowboys 9
- Oct. 27: San Francisco 49ers 30, Dallas Cowboys 24
- Nov. 3: at Atlanta Falcons | 12:00 p.m.
- Nov. 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 p.m.
- Nov. 18: vs. Houston Texans | 7:20 p.m.
- Nov. 24: at Washington Commanders | 12:00 p.m.
- Nov. 28: vs New York Giants | 3:30 p.m.
- Dec. 9: vs. Cincinnati Bengals | 7:15 p.m.
- Dec. 15: at Carolina Panthers | 12:00 p.m.
- Dec. 22: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:20 p.m.
- Dec. 29: at Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 p.m.
- TBD: vs Washington Commanders
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