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LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Cowboys endured another rough outing, falling 24-3 to the Los Angeles Chargers, dropping to 1-4 on the season. Despite hopes that the offense would find rhythm behind rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, turnovers and inefficiency plagued Dallas all night.
Sanders finished the game with 85 yards on 6-of-14 passing and three interceptions, posting a quarterback rating of just 23.5. He showed flashes with his legs, rushing five times for 73 yards, including an explosive 25-yard run. However, his efforts weren’t enough to spark a stagnant offense that totaled only 149 yards and failed to reach the end zone for the second straight week.
“We’ve got to be better—no excuses,” wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said in frustration after the game. “Three points? That’s not Cowboys football. We’re leaving too many plays out there—drops, missed blocks, bad reads. It’s frustrating, man.”
Lamb was one of the few bright spots, finishing with one catch for 14 yards but expressing dismay at the team’s offensive woes. “We can’t keep saying ‘next week’ like it’s going to magically fix itself. Everyone’s got to lock in, from top to bottom. Shedeur’s young, but this ain’t all on him. We’ve all got a job to do, and we’re not doing it. If we want to turn this thing around, it’s got to start now. No more talk—just action.”
Offensive Struggles Persist
The Cowboys struggled to generate momentum throughout the game, managing only three first downs. Sanders’ three interceptions killed crucial drives, and the team converted just 2 of 7 third-down attempts. Running back Deuce Vaughn contributed 31 yards on nine carries, but the Cowboys couldn’t find consistency on the ground. Vaughn also added two catches for 38 yards, showing some versatility, but drops and missed opportunities continued to plague the offense.
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“We’re not executing,” head coach Mike McCarthy said postgame. “It’s frustrating, but we can’t afford to dwell. We’ve got to find solutions and fast.”
Defense Shows Moments of Promise, but Chargers Dominate
The defense had its moments, with Donovan Wilson snagging an interception and returning it five yards. However, the Chargers’ balanced attack was too much, totaling 296 yards of offense. Austin Ekeler led the way with two rushing touchdowns, and Justin Herbert’s efficient 134-yard, one-touchdown performance ensured the Cowboys were outmatched from start to finish.
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“We’ve got to find ways to finish plays,” said Wilson after the game. “One or two good plays here and there won’t cut it when the offense is struggling.”
What’s Next for the Cowboys?
As the losses pile up, frustrations are mounting inside the Cowboys’ locker room. CeeDee Lamb’s call for accountability was echoed by McCarthy: “We need everyone—coaches and players—to step up. We can’t keep waiting for a spark. We’ve got to be that spark.”
With the Rams coming to AT&T Stadium next week, Dallas is desperate for a turnaround. “We’ve got to do better, period,” Lamb reiterated. “No more excuses, just action.”
The Cowboys now find themselves with a 1-4 record, teetering on the brink of irrelevance in the NFC. If they can’t clean up mistakes and build some momentum soon, a season once filled with hope could spiral out of control.
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