Despite the Cowboys, who have secured a playoff spot, lagging behind at 31-3 in the closing stages of the fourth quarter, McCarthy chose to keep his starting offensive lineup in the game. Criticism was particularly aimed at McCarthy for exposing quarterback Dak Prescott to unnecessary danger when the outcome was already beyond doubt:
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In a stroke of luck, Prescott emerged unscathed and was instrumental in a late scoring drive for Dallas, culminating in a three-yard touchdown run by CeeDee Lamb. Nonetheless, the Bills had already sealed their dominance, ending the game with a 31-10 win.
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19 DECEMBRE | 18 ANSWERS NFL fans Criticize Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy for Risky Dak Prescott Call in Cowboys-Bills Matchup Is Dak Prescott going to win the MVP? | ||
Yes | 6 | 33.3 % |
No | 12 | 66.7 % |
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