The Cowboys faced a potential blowout in their Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, trailing 28-6 by the start of the fourth quarter.

Although the final score was 28-25, suggesting a close game, it was misleading—the Cowboys were clearly outmatched for most of the evening.

Their late-game rally, scoring 19 unanswered points, came too late to alter the outcome and raised more questions than it answered.With high expectations once again, the Cowboys’ 1-2 start has led many to wonder if this season will be any different from their history of underachievement.

Despite having a talented roster, Dallas has consistently struggled to convert regular-season potential into playoff success, with their last appearance in the NFC Championship Game dating back to 1995.

The team’s ongoing difficulties have become a familiar narrative, and their early-season struggles in 2024 are beginning to reflect this trend.Quarterback Dak Prescott, a central figure in the Cowboys’ offense, delivered a performance that mirrored the team’s inconsistency.

He completed 28 of 51 passes for 379 yards and two touchdowns, but his 54.9% completion rate highlighted his erratic play throughout the game.

While Prescott padded his stats during the fourth-quarter surge, most of the yardage came during “garbage time,” when the game was already slipping away.

Just before the season began, Prescott signed a lucrative four-year, $240 million contract, making him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history.

This hefty contract carries significant expectations, which Prescott and the Cowboys have yet to fulfill.

Following a dominant three-quarter showing from the Ravens’ defense, the pressure on Prescott is intensifying as Dallas’ season hangs in the balance.

In light of the criticism surrounding the team, star linebacker Micah Parsons stepped in to defend his quarterback.

After a video surfaced showing Prescott interacting with fans, Parsons stated that the Cowboys are working to find their rhythm.

He expressed full support for Prescott, suggesting it’s better for the team to face these struggles now rather than later in the season, implying that there’s still time to turn things around.Despite the sluggish start, the Cowboys might still have an opportunity to recover.

The NFC East is wide open, with no team pulling ahead significantly. However, their upcoming schedule poses serious challenges.

Following a short turnaround for their Week 4 game against the New York Giants, the Cowboys face a tough stretch, including matchups against the Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, and Philadelphia Eagles—teams that will be difficult to beat, especially for a squad struggling to find consistency.

Amid increasing criticism, Prescott addressed doubters as he left the field after the Ravens loss.

He was caught on camera telling fans, “Jump off [the bandwagon] if you want.”

His comments come at a time when Cowboys supporters are understandably frustrated, having witnessed similar disappointments in the past.

While Prescott’s statement was likely intended to rally the fanbase, the reality is that Dallas’ margin for error is rapidly diminishing.

Moving forward, Prescott’s bravado will need to be matched by improved performances on the field.

If he fails to deliver, the patience of Cowboys fans—and the impact of Prescott’s rallying cries—may wear thin as another season hangs in the balance.