The Dallas Cowboys had the highest-scoring offense in the NFL last season, but this year has been a stark contrast.

Under Mike McCarthy’s leadership, the offense has struggled significantly through the first six weeks, becoming increasingly difficult to watch.

Issues such as costly turnovers in the red zone, false starts, and miscommunication have contributed to a disappointing average of just 21 points per game, ranking the Cowboys among the league’s weaker offenses.

McCarthy, coming off a bye week, is fully aware of the problems facing his team.

Dak Prescott is experiencing his worst completion percentage since 2017 at 63.4%, along with a low passer rating of 85.5 and a QBR of 48.9. His six interceptions have raised significant concerns for the coach.

“Those statistics don’t help our overall performance,” McCarthy noted regarding Dak’s struggles. “We’re minus-six in the turnover ratio, which is a glaring issue for us.”

He added that this represents the worst turnover performance during his tenure, calling it unacceptable.

Prescott has thrown multiple interceptions in three of the six games this season, a trend that is not conducive to winning. Many of these turnovers have occurred in the red zone, costing the team potential points and further compounding their issues.

However, the bye week may have come at a critical time, providing an opportunity for Prescott and the team to address their shortcomings.

Looking ahead, the Cowboys face a challenging schedule over the next month, starting with a game against the San Francisco 49ers.

If Dallas hopes to secure its fourth win of the season, avoiding turnovers will be essential for Prescott.

McCarthy labeled the turnover ratio as unacceptable, and if the Cowboys and Prescott cannot rectify this issue soon, their season could take a downward turn, posing significant challenges for many within the organization.

The prospects for improvement seem daunting, raising concerns that things could get even worse for the team.