Cowboys vs Commanders movie evaluation: A take a look at Prescott’s determination making

When the Dallas Cowboys went to Washington to sq. off with the Commanders, all of us anticipated higher. We anticipated a group that had a lot on the road and had lots to play for. Sadly, we had been all mistaken and as a substitute of being met with indicators of consistency heading into the postseason, we had been met with disappointment.

Head coach Mike McCarthy already mentioned they gained’t burn the tape from final Sunday’s uninspired effort. They’re going to look at the movie, perceive their errors, and be taught from it. We’ll additionally comply with swimsuit and look at the all-22 on this week’s Movie Finds.

Prescott’s Decide 6

One thing didn’t really feel proper about this sport from the start. McCarthy alluded to it after the sport, however he did say that the group didn’t have a crisp week of follow and it confirmed. They had been fully out of sync offensively and it’s exhausting to not assert that their minds had been elsewhere. Possibly on the sport in Philadelphia? Nonetheless, what’s for sure is the eye to element, the execution, and fairly frankly, the teaching, merely weren’t there final Sunday.

What was there, nevertheless, was turnovers. Turnovers have been a continuing speaking level with the Cowboys for a couple of month now. Particularly, the interceptions from Dak Prescott. There are some circumstances the place the interceptions stem from a miscommunication with a receiver, however the interception he threw to Kendall Fuller is tough to position on anybody however the quarterback.

It’s third and 6 and the Cowboys barely averted catastrophe on the earlier play after Prescott threw a ball into the ready arms of Kendall Fuller that was dropped. On this play, the Cowboys are within the shotgun with a good bunch set to the fitting. The Commanders are displaying a 2-deep security look of their large nickel. (6DBs & 1LB) Fuller seen right here on the prime of the display is in off-coverage.

After the snap, the Commanders seem to drop into zone protection. There’s Fuller in off-coverage enjoying eight yards off the road of scrimmage and he’s enjoying the world and never the receiver Noah Brown.

Prescott makes this determination to throw this ball so shortly that it bypasses a clear pocket and Dalton Schultz settles within the delicate spot of the zone on the line to achieve. Again to the throw, Brown’s route is rounded off, however you may see Fuller by no means takes his eyes off Prescott within the backfield.

As quickly as Prescott winds as much as make this throw, Fuller drives on the late move that’s behind the receiver. Fuller steps in entrance of the move and jogs into the tip zone. Between this play and the one earlier than it, it’s a foul sequence of performs that Prescott is aware of he should keep away from.

Lamb’s ninth TD of the season

Till any individual emerges as a constant vast receiver menace exterior of CeeDee Lamb, the Cowboys will likely be compelled reside and die by his contributions. Naturally, the amount by which he was utilized was not sufficient towards the Commanders and the group fell quick within the common season finale. There’s no option to sugarcoat it.

The offense was dismal final week and there was little or no to applaud. But, Lamb’s rating was the lone shiny spot for the offense and if there’s something optimistic that may be taken from this sport, it’s this one play.

As soon as once more, the Cowboys are in shotgun and can movement Tony Pollard out vast to the fitting for an empty look. The Commanders are in a extra conventional nickel protection this time with two linebackers and 5 defensive backs. The LB Khaleke Hudson (#47) will match up with Pollard on the surface.

It’s 2nd and 10 with ten seconds left within the first half and the Cowboys haven’t any timeouts left. It’s the tip zone or nothing and the Commanders are absolutely conscious of that. CeeDee Lamb is within the slot. The Commanders are enjoying off in delicate protection to pressure Dallas into making a throw wanting the tip zone and take away any probability of attainable factors earlier than the break.

It’s nice safety upfront for Dak Prescott, but in addition the Washington protection is nice, aside from one factor. The slot nook Bobby McCain widens to his proper in his drop and offers Lamb a straightforward inside launch on his route and expects any individual to select up Lamb when he passes him off within the zone. By the point he realizes it, it’s too late and it’s straightforward pitch and catch.

Chauncey’s chippy efficiency

Earlier this week Chauncey Golston earned the sport ball for his efficiency towards the Washington Commanders. He led all gamers with a team-high eleven tackles, and he managed to try this along with his quickness and relentless effort. The play that we’re going to highlight showcases the kind of agility he has and to need to play to the ultimate whistle.

By this stage within the sport, the result is all however determined. Washington leads by a number of scores and Golston may take this chance to pat himself on the again for a wonderful sport up to now and undergo the motions. Nonetheless, he doesn’t and makes another lasting impression.

The Commanders are in a giant singleback formation with three tight ends all to the fitting. To counter, the Cowboys are displaying a 3-4 look with Donovan Wilson down within the field.

There’s nothing fancy about what Washington is doing. It’s a easy inside run to bleed the clock and finish the sport. The true attraction right here is the transfer Golston places on the left guard Chris Paul. Paul geese his head and lunges ahead, inflicting him to get overextended. Golston will get by with a wonderful swim transfer to get the ballcarrier for a sort out for loss.

Osa Odighuzuwa additionally does a pleasant of organising Sam Cosmi (#76) with an inside jab step earlier than utilizing the same transfer to Golston to get within the backfield to help with the sort out. Golston had an incredible sport but it surely’s the trouble to the ultimate whistle that stood out. In the event you’re searching for an X-factor or an unlikely hero subsequent Monday towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chauncey Golston could also be a participant to maintain your eye on.