Broncos Rout Cowboys; Cowboys Face Deadline Questions

The Denver Broncos beat the Dallas Cowboys 44-24 at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 8, improving to 6-2 and extending their winning streak. Bo Nix threw four touchdown passes and Denver received big contributions from rookies such as R.J. Harvey and Pat Bryant as the Broncos’ offense and turnovers fueled the rout. Dallas’ defense collapsed at times, hampered by injuries in the secondary and self-inflicted errors, and the loss dropped the Cowboys to 3-4-1. Dak Prescott had an off day (19-of-31 for 188 yards and two interceptions), called the team “up-and-down” and “inconsistent,” and labeled the situation unacceptable. CeeDee Lamb’s visible frustration and the defensive breakdown intensified trade-deadline chatter about adding pass-rush help with the Nov. 4 deadline approaching.