AN ALL-AROUND EFFORT 

BY Mark Halpern

On a weekend with many massive explosive games, the Cowboys dismantled the Panthers 33-10. The Cowboys picked up right where they left off, and between the offense, Defense, and special teams, each part played its role.

   The Cowboy’s offense scored many points but with fewer yards, as the Defense put them in great field position all day. Dak Prescott threw for 189 yards, 2 TD’s 0 interceptions. Dak’s accuracy could have been better, but it didn’t translate into a loss or turnovers. Cee Dee Lamb received one TD, and Schoonmaker had the other. Lamb recorded six receptions but for a weak line of 38 yards. Dak hit eight different receivers on the day, and the running game seems a little more alive, with Pollard getting 12 carries for 61 yards and a Touchdown (his best stat line of the last three games), showing he still has a little life left. 

 The Defense really didn’t have a challenging task of controlling the Panthers as they racked up 6.5 sacks, 2.5 of which came from Micah Parson, giving him 13 on year (only 9.5 sacks behind Watt’s record) and with plenty of games left, can Micah set the new Bar. Deron “My game has flavor” Bland had another impressive game, picking off Bryce Young and taking back for a pick-six, his fourth of the season. Right now, Bland has tied the NFL record of pick-sixes, and one more this year, he would be the record holder, and this is only his second year.

 The special teams were small, but kicker Brandon Aubrey continued his impressive rookie season by drilling two more field goals and converting 3/4 extra points. What a surprise he has been this year. 

The Cowboys will head into their annual Thanksgiving Day game facing another division rival in the Washington Commanders. The Commanders will come in wanting respect, but in all reality, they don’t deserve it. Look for the Cowboys to post their 13th straight home victory at 4:25 pm on Thursday. Please have a wonderful Thanksgiving from all of us at The Sports Insanity Network and The Dugout of Millwood.