In what is undoubtedly the Dallas Cowboys (12-5) worst loss since Week one. A loss to end the regular season, ahead of the NFC playoffs.

In every facet of the game, the Cowboys got beat like a egg. From their offensive output to being exposed defensively.

There will be people who argue the energy wasn't there in this game and that it didn't mean much to begin with. Following the announcement that it would be Jalen Hurts vs Davis Webb in the Eagles/Giants game, it was a near forgone conclusion how that game would go.

Making this game not as important.

Not only did the Dallas Cowboys get beat but it took a huge shot to their confidence. Even on a 10-day break after their Thursday night game against Tennessee.

There is plenty of fault to share.

Special Teams

Brett Maher missed an extra point, Bryan Anger muffed one of his 10 (!) punts and KaVontae Turpin muffed a return to set Washington up inside the Cowboys 20.

Both muffed punts would lead to the Commanders having excellent field position going into the 20-yard line. Giving up seven points.

The special teams problems would be what set the tone early for what would be a long game. If the Dallas Cowboys do this in the playoffs against a team like Tampa Bay with an experienced quarterback, they'll see round two from the couch.

Offense

It's easy to put the Dallas Cowboys offensive struggles on QB Dak Prescott. Going 14/37 for 128 yards, one touchdown and an (ugly) interception. 

However, the rest of the offense really didn't do many favors.

The running backs were unable to find any lanes due to the offensive line's inability to open the holes, as well as allowing heavy pressure on Prescott. As well as the wide receivers dropping passes and unable to separate from coverage.

While Washington was able to scheme defensively to the point that the offense continued to stall, the inability to react and adjust was obvious all four quarters.

Defense

In fairness, the defensive line was overall impressive. DeMarcus Lawrence, Osa Odighizuwa, Chauncey Golston, Sam Williams, Carlos Watkins and Dorance Armstrong all made key plays against the run and in pass rush.

However, if you think Tom Brady has abused Anthony Brown in the past, what do you think he'll do against Nahshon Wright? Or Trayvon Mullen?

The glaring hole at cornerback across from Trevon Diggs is enormous.

Coaching

The root of these issues.

Head coach Mike McCarthy not recognizing how much the team was struggling. Probably not needing to play their starters in a game that was (unlikely) not going to lead to an NFC East title.

Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's constant desire to run the ball. Despite the fact that the Cowboys haven't sustained one since losing Terence Steele.

As well as not scheming receivers open, when it's been obvious how little the majority of them are able to separate.

Dan Quinn, continuing to use Micah Parsons as an edge rusher, deteriorating the potential Defensive Player of the Year. As well as not having an answer over the opposite corner spot, or at least to make up for it.

The players did nothing to help, but the coaches did nothing to help the players.

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