Broncos Dominate Cowboys 44-24 Amid Injuries, Defensive Struggles

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a heavy 44-24 defeat to the Denver Broncos, marking their fourth loss of the 2025 season and exposing significant issues on both sides of the ball. Early in the game, penalties and missed opportunities, such as a false start that pushed the Cowboys back on a critical goal-line drive, contributed to the Broncos establishing a commanding lead by halftime. Despite the injury to Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II, the Cowboys failed to capitalize offensively, with players and coaches admitting a lack of aggression and execution in exploiting his absence. The Dallas defense, coached by Matt Eberflus, struggled profoundly, allowing Denver to run effectively and score frequently, raising concerns about the unit's cohesion and strategy. Additionally, Broncos injuries cast uncertainty on the cost of their victory, with Surtain undergoing tests for a shoulder injury and kick returner Marvin Mims Jr. suffering a concussion. The Cowboys' coaching, including Brian Schottenheimer's offensive decisions and defensive coordination, has come under scrutiny as the team looks to address its glaring deficiencies moving forward.