Jason Witten projected to lead the Cowboys in receptions against Arizona

He was the bus driver of a run-oriented offense.

The Cowboys are built to succeed through their running game.

They pointed out his off-season improvements and stellar training camp. And despite the 19-3 victory against the New York Giants, Prescott was not sharp.

Superstar running back Ezekiel Elliott was held to a mere eight rushing yards during the Cowboys’ 42-17 loss to the Broncos in Week 2.

I think they will return to their 2016 form, but it will take improvement on both sides of the ball for the Cowboys if they want to return to their 13-win form.

To play some of the best teams in the National Football League and go deep in the playoffs, you have to have continuity on both sides of the ball. “I’m not buying it”. Not only was he unable to muster up even one yard per carry, he was criticized for his lack of hustle throughout the game, leaving some to wonder if his off-field issues are finally taking a mental toll.

The number of catches for the NFL’s league leader in receptions, Jason Witten. “I would say I was just very frustrated, but that’s no excuse for the lack of effort I showed on tape”, Elliott said. “We’ve got to get started early and make sure we execute throughout the game”. Just being tough on myself and making sure it’s in stride. He’s around his guy and he covers his guy in tight windows, puts them in a phone booth no matter who he’s on. They’ve combined for 2,240 receptions over their careers; an average of 77 receptions per season for the two of them.

Former divisional rivals face off as the Dallas Cowboys travel to the desert to take on the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football in Week 3. It may have been the first time that it’s worked that successfully, but teams do that every week.

“First, I don’t really listen to outside criticism”, Prescott said. “You have to be able to attack a defense a lot of different ways”.

I’ll be the first to admit that Dez has not been the same All Pro receiver we witnessed in 2014, but the man is far from washed up. Smith wasn’t quite as stellar in Sunday’s loss against the Denver Broncos as he was on opening night, but he still managed to lead the team in total tackles.

Looking for a week to get the passing game back on track, and this may be it. All those things fit together. “We’ll certainly address it with him but we have to address that with our entire team”.

“He’s been the same as always, a guy who comes to work and works hard”, Elliott said.

Nobody is pushing the panic button.

“I wouldn’t say I get more intense”, Peterson said of facing Bryant. “He knows how I am, I know how he is”.

“It’s important for me to be the same”. Maybe be contagious to not lose confidence or even be anxious. We don’t go out there and play for the talking heads.

Defensive backs Chidobe Awuzie and Nolan Carroll left Dallas’ Week 2 game with injuries, and cornerback Orlando Scandrick didn’t play because of a broken hand.

At 1-1, no one is impressed by the Cardinals start.