Cowboys’ Season Declared Over After Record-Worst Home Start
In a turn of events that has left fans and analysts in disbelief, the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season is being widely viewed as over after what is now officially the worst home start in the franchise’s storied history. The Cowboys have stumbled to a 0-3 record at AT&T Stadium, failing to capitalize on home-field advantage in games that have left both players and coaches searching for answers.
The once-hopeful team, with lofty Super Bowl aspirations heading into the season, has seen its dreams dashed by inconsistent play, mounting injuries, and a lack of identity on both sides of the ball. The offense, led by quarterback Dak Prescott, has struggled to find its rhythm, with key players like CeeDee Lamb and Tony Pollard failing to replicate their previous success. On defense, the absence of key players like Micah Parsons due to injury has further exposed the unit’s vulnerabilities.
Head coach Mike McCarthy, already under scrutiny for the team’s underwhelming performance in previous seasons, now faces increasing pressure from both fans and ownership. “We’re not where we need to be, and that’s on me,” McCarthy stated in a post-game press conference after their latest home defeat.
Despite the early-season collapse, some players remain hopeful. “It’s not over till it’s over,” said linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, though the team’s chances of making the playoffs are fading quickly in the ultra-competitive NFC East, where the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants have surged ahead.
As the Cowboys now face an uphill battle, the focus will likely shift to salvaging what they can from a season many already consider lost.