Dallas Cowboys struggle in fourth quarter against Arizona Cardinals

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Dallas Cowboys struggle in fourth quarter against Arizona Cardinals
Summary

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a significant loss to the Arizona Cardinals, dropping to 2-5 in the NFL. After a strong defensive display for nearly three quarters, the Cowboys allowed four touchdowns in the final 16 minutes of the game. They were leading 17-3 before the defense faltered, ultimately needing a missed extra point from Arizona to reach overtime. The Cowboys' offensive issues continued, as they struggled to secure the win despite scoring 30 points, with a lack of production in critical situations. Following this loss, questions arise about the team's direction and coaching decisions.

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  • •Cowboys drop to 2-5 in the season
  • •Defense allowed four touchdowns in 16 minutes
  • •Offense scored 30 points but struggled in critical moments
  • •Jerry Jones criticized coaching decisions
  • •Missed extra point by Arizona sent game to overtime
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The good run game was a fluke. The defense had an historically bad quarter, and the offense was very inconsistent all game.

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