The New England Patriots suffered a devastating 38-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, in what was a catastrophic performance by quarterback Mac Jones. The Patriots, who had been on a three-game winning streak, were thoroughly outplayed by the Cowboys, who had been struggling in recent weeks.
The Patriots were unable to get anything going on offense, as Jones completed just 18 of his 33 passes for just 200 yards. He also threw two interceptions, both of which were returned for touchdowns by the Cowboys. Jones was also sacked four times and was unable to generate any kind of momentum for the Patriots.
The Cowboys, on the other hand, were able to move the ball with ease against the Patriots defense. Quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Ezekiel Elliott ran for 91 yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys also had two receivers with over 100 yards receiving, as Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup both had big games.
The Patriots were unable to get anything going on the ground either, as they ran for just 54 yards on the day. This was a far cry from their performance in their previous three games, when they ran for an average of over 150 yards per game.
The loss was a major disappointment for the Patriots, who had been hoping to build on their recent success and make a run at the playoffs. Instead, they are now 5-7 and in danger of missing out on the postseason for the first time since 2008.
The loss also highlighted the struggles of Mac Jones, who has been unable to replicate the success he had in college. Jones has now thrown for just 1,829 yards this season, with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He has also been sacked 25 times, which is the most among all quarterbacks this season.
The Patriots will need to regroup quickly if they are to have any chance of making the playoffs. They will need to find a way to get more production out of Mac Jones if they are to have any chance of success. Otherwise, they could be in for another long season.