The Cowboys and Eagles went down to the wire during Week 9’s clash, but Dallas came up short in its last-drive effort, losing out 28–23.
The Cowboys found themselves with a great chance to score during the final drive of the game, bolstered by some costly mistakes by Philadelphia’s defense but ultimately, Mike McCarthy’s decision-making ended up costing the team.
Dallas had the ball at the six-yard line with 27 seconds left on the clock before the offense imploded. From there, the Cowboys proceeded to get flagged for a false start, followed by an 11-yard loss on a sack of Dak Prescott. Prescott then threw an incomplete pass to Jalen Tolbert and was whistled for a delay of game on the following play.
On fourth down, Dallas’s last gasp, Prescott threw the ball short of the end zone to CeeDee Lamb, who was tackled at the four-yard line before he was tackled and fumbled the ball as time expired.
After the Cowboys effectively threw away their chance at scoring a game-winning touchdown, fans on social media were fuming and they ripped into McCarthy and the team.
How Bout Dem Cowboys pic.twitter.com/dW9EIdT9c4
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) November 6, 2023
The Cowboys had 1st and goal from the 6 yard line with 27 seconds left. They went:
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) November 6, 2023
False start
Sack
Incompletion
Delay of game
Completion short of goal line
Dak: Ay Coach, we only got 15 seconds on the playclock! Its out last play, we need the play!
— Motivational Pictures With Reality Deep Meaning (@doulbedoink) November 6, 2023
Mike McCarthy internal monologue: Whopper whopper whopper whopper junior double triple whopper flame grilled taste with perfect toppers I rule this day! at BEEEEKAAYYY
Cowboys started at their own 14 yard line with 46 secs left in the game. A clear pass interference and roughing the passer moved them to Philly’s 25 yard line. Eagles top 2 corners got hurt on the drive AND THE COWBOYS STILL TRICKED IT OFF with a sack and delay of game. WTF!!! pic.twitter.com/gR0NqLPmjH
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 6, 2023
the eagles said "here are some penalties go ahead and win this game" and the cowboys said "no no absolutely not no thank you here are some penalties so you can actually win this game"
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) November 6, 2023
Mike McCarthy 🤝🏾 Horrible clock management
— Depressed Cowboys Fan (@ChickenColeman) November 6, 2023
Mike McCarthy lost this game for Dallas.
— Burgers and Blitzes (@Not2BeTrite) November 6, 2023
The one thing you needed him to do, he couldn't.
He's inept
Mike McCarthy in late game scenarios is like Kevin spilling the chili all over the office carpet on an endless loop
— paul (@paulwillFGP) November 6, 2023
Death, taxes and Mike McCarthy messing up clock management.
— Mike J. Asti (@MikeAsti11) November 6, 2023
