"On the stat sheet, McMillan's day doesn't jump off the page. Just three receptions for 29 yards, but those numbers are incredibly misleading. Two of those catches were touchdowns, both in the red zone, and one where McMillan used his frame and body control to outmuscle the defender. The first gave Carolina their initial lead, and the second came late in the third quarter to swing momentum back to the Panthers."
"Even more damaging was his third catch, a clutch first-down grab on 4th-and-4 with less than five minutes remaining. DC Matt Eberflus had the corners playing soft coverage, and DaRon Bland lined up eight yards off the ball, allowing an easy completion to move the chains and keep Carolina's game-sealing drive alive. McMillan didn't need volume; he made his few touches count."
The Dallas Cowboys fell 30-27 to the Carolina Panthers after failing to win two of three critical matchups. George Pickens dominated Jaycee Horn with nine catches for 168 yards and a touchdown. Tetaroia McMillan managed just three receptions for 29 yards but produced two red-zone touchdowns and a crucial 4th-and-4 conversion late, converting Carolina's game-sealing drive. Dallas' defensive game plan featured soft corner coverage that left DaRon Bland positioned eight yards off the ball on the decisive play. The Cowboys' secondary showed issues with discipline, positioning, and situational awareness that directly contributed to the loss.
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