The Dallas Cowboys have had serious problems winning away games. Everybody knows this about the Cowboys at this point. For some reason, Dak Prescott and Co. feel better at home than on the road. Unfortunately, they will visit the Hard Rock Stadium to slug it off against the fastest offense in the league, the Miami Dolphins. Can the Cowboys clinch this much-needed win against the Phins?
Interesting speculations float around X (formerly Twitter) about Prescott and the team’s performance in this game. Prescott’s cadence is a much-talked-about topic in the league these days. His opponents hear the infamous words “Here we go!” in their sleep. But the magic isn’t the same when the Cowboys are not in their hometown. Dan Orlovsky and Ryan Clarke dive deep into the issues that come into play.
Why does Dak Prescott have a low success rate on the road?
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The hosts shared two moments from the Seahawks and the Bills games and pointed out the difference made when the team was not at home. The hosts analyzed Prescott closely and pointed out some interesting factors. In the Seahawks game, which was at home, Prescott had more time to snap the ball. He was more aware of his surroundings and the players about to rush him. The host pointed out that Prescott’s voice is controlling the defense.
Felt good to be back with my brother @Realrclark25 doing what we love
LISTEN to and SEE why @dallascowboys offense is different at home than on the road #NFLLIVE pic.twitter.com/gig3k13m4N
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) December 22, 2023
The snippet from the Bills game showed less time on the clock and Dak Prescott on a jitter. Here, Prescott took a lot of time snapping the ball, meaning he was having a tough time reading the defense on the road. Another interesting thing Orlovsky pointed out is that Prescott’s leg kick controls the game in this instance, not his voice. He is signaling the players with his actions and not his words. Clark pointed out that the Cowboys’ urgency picks up as the clock winds down, leading them into more pressure.
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Per the analysts, this situation pushed Dak Prescott to a corner, and he acted in haste. They say the play goes by too fast for Prescott to fathom what the defense is doing.
Other reasons behind the Cowboys’ dismal performance on the road
For some reason, Prescott used a different style of play calling in this instance. He strayed away from his usual operating methods, which might also be the reason for losses as it adds to the pressure.
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Per Clark, this was a classic case of working in an unfamiliar place like a studio. When we go to a new place, we don’t know where our stuff is, meaning time for adjusting to the surroundings is needed. Prescott might not have that much time against the fastest offense in the league.
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The QB should know his shortcomings, most probably, and should work on a way to best himself. Can the Cowboys win this on-the-road game? What do you think?
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