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Cowboys improve to 2-0 with defeat over Jets

The Dallas Cowboys beat another New York team this week as they improve to 2-0 on the season with their 30-10 defeat over the New York Jets. The Jets fall to 1-1. 

Zach Wilson’s second chance ended in disappointment

The Jets were playing with backup QB Zach Wilson after having picked up Aaron Rodgers and putting all their hope into him only to lose him for the whole season in the first half of the game Week 1. Wilson, who had a rough start to his NFL career, was given a second chance to prove himself. Though he helped lead the Jets to an OT victory last week, his performance this week was less than hopeful, going 12-of-27 for 170 yards for one touchdown, three interceptions and three sacks. 

Dominant Dallas Defense

We can’t give Wilson all the credit though – the Dallas defense is insanely good. If you thought it was a fluke after their 40-0 beating of the Giants in Week 1, you’d have a hard time seeing it that way after their performance this week. 

The Cowboys’ defense is so stacked with elite players that almost all of them did something to directly contribute to turnovers or big plays. Micah Parsons had two sacks, three tackles for a loss, and four QB hits. Osa Odighizuwa had one sack, one tackle for a loss, and one QB hit. Trevon Diggs, Malik Hooker, and Jayron Kearse all had one interception.

Prescott finally gets his TD passes

Dak Prescott didn’t account for much in the Cowboys’ season opener victory against the Giants, failing to pass for a single touchdown while the defense did most of the work. This week, however, he made up for it, going 31-of-38 for 255 yards and two touchdown passes.

What’s next?

The Cowboys have now scored 70 points and allowed just 10 in the first two games of the season. They will take on the Arizona Cardinals in Phoenix next week. 

As for the Jets, they will look to improve when they host the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.