Observations From A Meaningless Game

Some might take offense with me calling a Cowboys game meaningless, but realistically most of their games this year have fit the category. That doesn’t mean we can’t find things to discuss!

The Red Zone is the Dead Zone for the Dallas offense. It took them six tries to get a touchdown after getting close. That has been their pattern all year long - if it weren’t for Brandon Aubrey they would have very few points to show for their efforts. Speaking of Aubrey, how did you like his kickoff from the 50 today? It looked like he was trying to kick it out of bounds! As accurate as he has been all year you have to wonder if he had a personal vendetta for the cheerleader he drilled on the noggin.

Did you notice Dak Prescott sitting in the booth with Pure Leaf Tea bottles up in front of him like a shooting gallery? Even after he finished a bottle it would remain on the shelf. He must have an endorsement deal with Pure Leaf. Later in the game Dak was on the sidelines with the team. I guess he either ran out of tea or had to go to the bathroom.

Washington has a receiver named Olamide Zaccheaus who is 5’8”. The wee little man dropped a sure touchdown, but made up for it with a couple of key receptions later.

Deuce Vaughn looked good in limited action today. He is a very elusive runner, but Dallas hasn’t been able to figure out how to use him. They have been too busy trying to get carries for Ezekiel Elliott.

Let’s compare the two teams’ first round draft picks from this year. Washington picked Jayden Daniels. Although he didn’t do much today, Daniels has had a great season. He led the Commanders back to the playoffs and was named All-Pro. Dallas selected offensive lineman Tyler Guyton. He led the NFL this year - - - in penalties!

One other comment about Jayden Daniels. I noticed when he was standing on the sidelines today wearing a stocking cap he had an amazing resemblance to Aladdin in the 1992 Disney film. Maybe there is something to that magic lamp story.

Finally, I want to call your attention to a play which may have been the most appropriate metaphor for the Cowboys’ season. Late in the game Washington was at midfield with a 4th and 2. All Dallas had to do was hold them one play, then run out the clock. The quarterback faked a handoff to the running back, who was promptly tackled by a couple of defenders. The problem was, Mariota still had the ball. He stepped through the hole and sprinted 33 yards to set up the win. That was embarrassing, but what really stood out on the replay was safety Malik Hooker’s reaction. He was celebrating by jumping in the air and pumping his fist as the quarterback ran past him. Isn’t that fitting? A Cowboy getting excited over nothing?

That’s one man’s opinion. What’s your’s?