The Dallas Cowboys sit at 3-2 after five weeks, but intriguingly, Mike McCarthy’s squad is undefeated on the road (3-0) while struggling at home (0-2).

After a 2023 season where the Cowboys were unbeatable at AT&T Stadium in the regular season (8-0), only to face a humiliating playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers, playing at home was considered a guaranteed win for McCarthy’s team.

This year, however, that hasn’t been the case.

For wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, stopping the home slide against the Detroit Lions comes down to one crucial factor: avoiding self-inflicted mistakes.

“I think it’s easier to do that at home,” Lamb said regarding breaking the losing streak.

“We have the crowd supporting us, the camaraderie, and the momentum, but we must capitalize and avoid shooting ourselves in the foot or getting behind the sticks.

We need to maintain our momentum, knowing it can shift quickly.”

As has been the trend since 2021, costly penalties have plagued the Cowboys, significantly contributing to losses in games they should have won.

In their last two outings, Dallas has committed 11 penalties in each game, a statistic that is unacceptable and hampers the offense’s ability to maintain consistent drives that result in touchdowns.

Offensively, frequent false starts have disrupted Dak Prescott and the team.

Against a strong opponent like Detroit, the Cowboys need to do something they rarely achieve under McCarthy: play disciplined football.

The Lions rank in the top 10 for both scoring (26.0 points per game) and points allowed (20.5 points per game), making it a tough challenge for the Cowboys as they aim for their third consecutive win.

In summary, for the Cowboys to succeed against the Lions, they must eliminate penalties and focus on executing their game plan effectively.

CeeDee Lamb’s perspective highlights the importance of discipline and capitalizing on opportunities, especially when playing at home.

The team’s ability to play clean football will be pivotal in determining their success this week.