Cowboys blitz Mac Jones, Patriots to roll to 38-3 win

The Dallas Cowboys dominated the New England Patriots in a 38-3 victory on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas. Leighton Vander Esch and DaRon Bland both scored defensive touchdowns in the first half, contributing to the Cowboys’ commanding win. Dallas has now won three games this season by a margin of 20 points or more. Quarterback Dak Prescott had an impressive performance, completing 28 of 34 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown. On the other hand, New England’s Mac Jones struggled, completing only 12 of 21 passes for 150 yards and throwing two interceptions. He was eventually replaced by Bailey Zappe in the third quarter. The Cowboys outgained the Patriots, accumulating 377 yards compared to New England’s 253. Dallas also had 22 first downs, while the Patriots only managed 10. The Cowboys set the tone early in the game, establishing a 10-3 lead by the end of the first quarter and extending it to 28-3 by halftime. Brandon Aubrey kicked off the scoring with a 23-yard field goal for Dallas, and Chad Ryland responded with a 29-yard field goal for New England to tie the game at 3-3. However, the Cowboys quickly regained the lead when Prescott connected with CeeDee Lamb for a 20-yard touchdown pass. The Cowboys’ defense then stepped up, with Dante Fowler sacking Jones and forcing a fumble that Vander Esch recovered and returned for a touchdown. Dallas even added a two-point conversion on a trick play, with punter Bryan Anger throwing a pass to defensive lineman Chauncey Golston. Aubrey made another field goal to extend the Cowboys’ lead to 18-3. Just before halftime, Bland intercepted a pass from Jones and returned it for a 54-yard pick-6, giving Dallas a commanding 28-3 advantage. Aubrey added a 33-yard field goal in the third quarter, and Hunter Luepke sealed the victory with a 3-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys’ dominant performance showcased their defensive prowess and offensive firepower.