The Dallas Cowboys (3-4) enter Week 9 on a two-game losing streak and are looking to defeat the Atlanta Falcons (5-3) to regain the momentum they had early in the season.

The Cowboys entered the third quarter trailing 14-10, after an up-and-down first half of football in which the offense found some rhythm but scored only one touchdown, while the defense had a few miscues that led to two touchdowns for Kirk Cousins ​​and the Falcons offense.

Dak Prescott entered the break with solid numbers, completing 13 of 17 passes for 102 yards and adding another 22 yards on the ground. Rico Dowdle leads the way in the Cowboys’ offense, totaling 43 rushing yards on the ground on eight carries, including one receiving a touchdown.

Falcons’ quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​threw two touchdowns in the first half and completed 14 of 16 pass attempts for 148 yards. Running back Bijan Robinson was a focal point for Atlanta, touching the ball 13 times for a total of 62 yards.

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Dallas fans are in disarray right now as injuries have increased and expectations have dropped. They will now try to get the season back on track and avoid a third straight defeat.

Cowboys vs. Falcons scoring updates

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4Q, 11:08 — Falcons push lead back to double digits

Atlanta didn’t do anything special; they simply chose to run the football and dared Dallas to stop it. The Cowboys were unable to do so and pounded the unit for a seven-play, 66-yard drive capped by a six-yard Tyler Allgeier touchdown run. A fumble on a fumble left the score at 27-13.

3Q, :00 — Cowboys make it a one-score deficit

The Cowboys ended the third quarter adding points after a nine-play, 22-yard drive that stalled at midfield. Aubrey’s 57-yard field goal was good, bringing Dallas within eight points, 21-13.

3Q, 10:23 – Dallas’ stunning decision extends Falcons lead

Dallas opened the second half with football, but they went three-and-out. However, instead of kicking the ball back to Atlanta, the Cowboys attempted a fake punt deep in their own territory, but it fell incomplete. The Falcons took advantage of the puzzling decision, cashing in five plays later with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Ray-Ray McCloud to push the lead to 21-10.

Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 14, Dallas Cowboys 10

2Q: Dallas strikes back

After falling behind by 11 points in the middle of the second quarter, the Cowboys needed an answer to avoid getting too far away from Atlanta. They answered the call, helped by a 22-yard run from Dak Prescott to extend the drive. Dallas capped a nine-play, 70-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown pass to Rico Dowdle to cut the lead to 14-10.

2Q, 8:28 — Atlanta extends lead

Faced with a fourth-down situation in Dallas territory, the Falcons opt to go for it, and it pays off. The Cowboys’ secondary was already in disarray and the mistake cost them dearly. Cousins ​​found a wide-open Darnell Mooney for a 36-yard touchdown pass to extend their lead to 14-3.

1Q, 5:23 — Falcons jump ahead

After the Cowboys got three and took the early lead on the opening drive, Atlanta has put them ahead with a seven-play, 78-yard drive capped by a nine-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins ​​to wide receiver Drake London . 7-3.

1Q, 9:32 — Cowboys take early lead

After the defense forced a three-and-out on the Falcons’ opening possession, Dallas was able to control the field for a seven-play, 59-yard drive capped by a 34-yard field goal by Brandon Aubrey to set up a goal . 3-0 lead.

What time is the Cowboys vs. Falcons today?

What channel is the Cowboys vs. Falcons game Sunday?

• TV channel: FOX

• Live streaming: NFL+, YouTube TV (NFL Sunday Ticket) or Fubo

• Radio: ESPN 102.7, 105.3 FM

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Cowboys vs. Falcons Predictions

ESPN: The overwhelming consensus among ESPN experts is that the Falcons will take home the win in Week 9. Only one person was brave enough to pick the Cowboys to get the win.

USA TODAY: It’s a clean slate for USA Today as every pundit is on the Falcons in Week 9.

Tony Catalina, Austin American statesman: Dallas has entered Week 9 firmly in the “Show me, don’t tell me” realm. It’s hard to pick the Cowboys right now with all the injuries and on-field issues they have. They could take it out, but it’s hard to find someone confident enough to choose to do so. Atlanta 30, Dallas 24.

Cowboys vs Falcons betting odds

BetMGM rules and odds, as of November 3:

• September 9: Dallas Cowboys 33, Cleveland Browns 17

• September 15: New Orleans Saints 44, Dallas Cowboys 19

• September 22: Baltimore Ravens 28, Dallas Cowboys 25

• September 26: Dallas Cowboys 20, New York Giants 15

• October 6: Dallas Cowboys 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 17

• October 13: Detroit Lions 47, Dallas Cowboys 9

• October 27: San Francisco 49ers 30, Dallas Cowboys 24

• November 3: at Atlanta Falcons | 12:00 noon

• November 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 PM

• November 18: vs. Houston Texans | 7:20 PM

• November 24: at Washington Commanders | 12:00 noon

• November 28: vs. New York Giants | 3:30 PM

• December 9: vs. Cincinnati Bengals | 7:15 PM

• December 15: at Carolina Panthers | 12:00 noon

• December 22: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:20 PM

• December 29: at Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 PM

• TBD: vs. Washington Commanders

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