Justin Fields, 0-5 Jets Ripped by NFL Fans After Blowout Loss to Dak Prescott, Cowboys

There was no tie for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Dallas got back into the win column with a 37-22 victory over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. The Cowboys improved to 2-2-1 on the campaign, while the Jets fell to an ugly 0-5 with another lackluster performance.

The NFC East team used a balanced offensive attack with Dak Prescott going 18-of-29 for 237 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions as Javonte Williams ran for 135 yards and one score. Jake Ferguson found the end zone twice, while Ryan Flournoy posted 114 receiving yards.

As for the Jets, it was another showing to forget as Justin Fields went 32-of-46 for 283 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions while the offense didn’t find the end zone until Andrew Beck scored in the fourth quarter.

Social media had plenty of reaction to yet another loss for the AFC East team:

There figured to be plenty of offensive fireworks in this one with Prescott leading a talented Cowboys offense on one side and Fields going against a Dallas defense that has largely struggled this season on the other side.

New York missed the memo out of the gates.

The home team seemed to be on the right track with a field goal on its opening drive, but its next four possessions ended with three punts and a lost Breece Hall fumble. The Hall fumble was particularly painful for the Jets, as they had moved inside the red zone and seemed well on their way to finally scoring a touchdown.

Dallas seized full control as the Jets continued to get in their own way. Ferguson scored two touchdowns in the first half, the second of which was set up by Williams breaking free for a 66-yard run right before intermission. Flournoy also surpassed the century mark in receiving yards before halftime.

Flournoy’s ability to find open space in the New York secondary was key with CeeDee Lamb still sidelined by an ankle injury and Sauce Gardner helping keep George Pickens in check.

Still, it was just a matter of time before Pickens broke free, and his long touchdown in the third quarter seemed to add insult to injury for a despondent Jets team that once again looked completely overmatched.

Giving up points to a strong Dallas offense is one thing and expected, but failing to do anything of note against the Cowboys defense until it was too late is inexcusable. Penalties, poor protection and a lack of explosive plays were on full display throughout the contest.

Dallas entered Sunday’s game last in the league in yards allowed per game and 31st in points allowed per game but largely dictated the tone against Fields and Co.

Things don’t get any easier for the Jets either, as next up is a road trip to London to face the Denver Broncos. Dallas will remain on the road and face the Carolina Panthers.

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