"Mike Nolan may be sprucing up his résumé right about now, because Cowboys fans may just welcome him back following Sunday's defensive meltdown. The Cowboys came into Carolina as slight favorites, and for good reason. Their offense has been one of the very best in the league, the defense showed improvements a week ago against the Jets, and the Panthers simply aren't that good. However, they're undefeated at home this year, and that trend continued Sunday."
"Dallas went three-and-out on their opening drive, but clicked into gear after that. A field goal on their second drive was followed up by a Donovan Wilson interception off a tipped pass, which led to touchdown pass to Hunter Luepke, the first of his career. That drive was set up by this impressive play from George Pickens. Carolina responded with a touchdown drive of their own, and the Cowboys' penchant for giving up wide open passes suddenly came back."
"With the score tied at 10 apiece, Dallas embarked on a long, methodical drive that ate up 77 yards and nearly eight full minutes. That drive ended with a touchdown to Jake Ferguson, and felt like the Cowboys twisting the knife. Even though the Panthers cut the lead to 17-13 right before halftime, Dallas seemed to be in control. Things changed in a hurry."
Dallas entered Carolina favored due to a potent offense and recent defensive improvement. The Cowboys opened slowly but produced a field goal and a Donovan Wilson interception that set up Hunter Luepke's first touchdown. Carolina answered and later tied the game, but Dallas used a long, clock-consuming drive for a Jake Ferguson touchdown to lead at halftime. Carolina quickly scored to open the third quarter and took the lead after exploiting blown coverage. Dak Prescott's pass to George Pickens briefly put Dallas ahead, but Carolina's running attack and a Bryce Young touchdown to Tetairoa McMillan sealed the Cowboys' defensive collapse.
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