Cowboys’ Stunning 14-Point Collapse Fuels Week 8 Backlash
WHO:
DallasCowboys.com - Running back James Conner scored a long touchdown run; the article refers to him as “Allgeier.”
DallasCowboys.com - Shemar James intercepted a pass, and James Mitchell recovered a fumble.
DallasCowboys.com - LeSean McCoy discussed the Eagles’ six-game losing streak and concerns about their remaining season.
The Source - The Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals were the teams involved in the game.
Heavy NFL - Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer and the Dallas Cowboys received an F grade from CBS Sports for the loss.
Heavy NFL - Brian Schottenheimer was described as being on one of the hottest seats in the NFL after the loss.
WHAT:
DallasCowboys.com - The Cowboys led 14-0, 17-3, 24-10, and later 27-24 after an onside kick; they failed to score before halftime after a fumble, managed only a field goal after halftime, and could not earn a first down on their 27-24 possession or after an overtime defensive stop.
DallasCowboys.com - Brian Schottenheimer said, “It starts with me.”
The Source - The Cowboys lost to the Cardinals, 33-30, in overtime after surrendering a 14-point fourth-quarter lead.
The Source - The loss snapped a “remarkable” streak; the article excerpt does not identify the streak.
Heavy NFL - CBS Sports gave the Cowboys an F grade for their loss to Arizona.
Heavy NFL - The Cowboys’ loss was characterized as “inexcusable” in the article headline and as an “embarrassing” overtime defeat in the article text.
Heavy NFL - The article reported that a narrative about Schottenheimer was “shut down,” but the provided excerpt does not specify the narrative or how it was addressed.
WHERE:
DallasCowboys.com - The Cowboys’ preceding game was in Philadelphia; their game against the Cardinals was in Arlington, Texas.
The Source - The game was between the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals. The excerpt does not provide a venue or city.
WHEN:
The Source - The game was identified as an NFL Week 8 matchup.
Heavy NFL - The loss was identified as a Week 8 game.
WHY:
DallasCowboys.com - The article attributed the Cowboys’ repeated failures to carry momentum between games and capitalize on leads to preparation, mindset, and coaching.
Heavy NFL - The articles linked criticism of the Cowboys and Schottenheimer to the 33-30 overtime loss and the blown 14-point fourth-quarter lead.
HOW:
The Source - Arizona overcame a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and the Cardinals won 33-30 in overtime.
The Dallas Cowboys blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead, losing to Arizona, 33 to 30, in overtime. Dallas scored early but stalled late, failing to convert crucial possessions after Arizona rallied. Coach Brian Schottenheimer took responsibility as Dallas received an F grade for the defeat.