Cowboys flunk vs. Falcons; Ravens ace test with Broncos blowout
Cowboys fail to impress against Falcons
The Dallas Cowboys struggled on both sides of the ball in their 27-13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The Cowboys' offense was unable to get anything going, and the defense was unable to stop the Falcons' high-powered attack.
The Cowboys' offense was led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who completed 23 of 38 passes for 229 yards and a touchdown. However, Prescott also threw two interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown by Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver.
The Cowboys' running game was also ineffective, as Ezekiel Elliott was held to just 45 yards on 14 carries. The Cowboys' offensive line struggled to open up holes for Elliott, and the Falcons' defense was able to pressure Prescott throughout the game.
The Cowboys' defense was unable to stop the Falcons' offense, which was led by quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan completed 24 of 34 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns. The Falcons' running game was also effective, as Devonta Freeman rushed for 88 yards on 17 carries.
The Cowboys' defense was particularly vulnerable to the Falcons' passing attack. The Falcons receivers were able to get open with ease, and Ryan was able to find them with accurate passes.
The Cowboys' loss to the Falcons drops them to 3-3 on the season. The Cowboys will need to improve their play on both sides of the ball if they want to make a run at the playoffs.
Ravens ace test with Broncos blowout
The Baltimore Ravens dominated the Denver Broncos from start to finish in their 27-14 victory on Sunday. The Ravens' offense was unstoppable, and the defense was able to shut down the Broncos' offense throughout the game.
The Ravens' offense was led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, who completed 15 of 23 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown. Jackson also rushed for 74 yards on 10 carries and scored two touchdowns.
The Ravens' running game was also effective, as Mark Ingram rushed for 100 yards on 18 carries. The Ravens' offensive line was able to open up holes for Ingram, and Jackson was able to find running lanes when he needed them.
The Ravens' defense was able to shut down the Broncos' offense, which was led by quarterback Drew Lock. Lock completed 16 of 29 passes for 189 yards and two interceptions. The Ravens' defense was able to get pressure on Lock throughout the game, and they were able to force him into making several mistakes.
The Ravens' victory over the Broncos improves their record to 4-2 on the season. The Ravens are now one game behind the New England Patriots for the lead in the AFC East.
The Ravens' defense will be tested next week when they face the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, and they will be looking to take advantage of the Ravens' defense.