The Dallas Cowboys are reeling after suffering their second consecutive loss, dropping to 1-2 on the season. The latest defeat, a 28-25 nail-biter against the Baltimore Ravens, saw the Cowboys stage a late-game rally that ultimately fell short. Despite scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter and recovering an onside kick, the Cowboys couldn’t stop Lamar Jackson on a crucial third down, sealing their fate.
For the Cowboys, it’s now about soul-searching, with a short week ahead before they face the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football. Defensive leaders DeMarcus Lawrence, Trevon Diggs, and Micah Parsons were candid in their assessments, each speaking on the team’s slow starts, defensive lapses, and overall frustration.
DeMarcus Lawrence:
Lawrence didn’t hold back, blaming the poor start for the team’s struggles. “It all falls on the defense. If you don’t start good, you’re not going to finish good,” he remarked. Despite a stronger second half, Lawrence emphasized that the team needs to return to disciplined, professional football and stop playing “little league football.” For him, the biggest frustration was having a solid game plan but failing to execute it, particularly in run defense.
Trevon Diggs:
Diggs echoed Lawrence’s sentiments, expressing frustration at the team’s tendency to wait too long before fighting back. “We should’ve been like that for four quarters,” he said, noting that the team didn’t fully turn it on until late in the game. Diggs pointed out that it’s the little things—like players not sticking to their gaps—that are costing the team big plays.
Micah Parsons:
Parsons, a rising star on the Cowboys’ defense, had a similar take, saying the team has too many players trying to be “Superman” instead of focusing on their individual jobs. “We don’t need Supermans… we just need 11 guys playing together.” He also didn’t shy away from acknowledging his role in the loss, stating the Ravens showed exactly what the Cowboys expected, but the defense failed to respond.
Despite the back-to-back losses, Parsons remains confident in the organization and believes the team is being tested. “This is a winning organization. I’ll uphold that standard,” he said, adding that this is a time for the team to unite and rise to the challenge.
As the Cowboys prepare for their divisional matchup against the Giants, their stars are calling for discipline, teamwork, and trust. With a tough season ahead, the team knows the time for excuses is over.
