The Dallas Cowboys are struggling mightily in 2024, but their home record is particularly abysmal. They are the only team across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB without a single home victory this year. This article delves into the Cowboys’ dismal home performance, examining the contributing factors and looking ahead to their remaining home games.
Dallas Cowboys QB Cooper Rush (10) gets sacked by Houston Texans DE Danielle Hunter during a game between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys.
A Historically Bad Home Record
The Cowboys’ 0-5 home record in 2024 is a glaring statistic. Losses to the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and Houston Texans paint a bleak picture. Even more concerning, this winless streak extends to the previous postseason, with a devastating home loss to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card round. This makes a total of six straight home losses. While other struggling teams like the New York Giants also lack a home win this season, they managed a victory in their final home game of the 2023 season.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy watches action during a game between the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys.
Reasons for the Cowboys’ Home Struggles
Several factors contribute to the Cowboys’ poor home performance. Inconsistency plagues the team, stemming from issues with roster development, questionable coaching decisions, subpar game planning, and a rash of injuries. The absence of star quarterback Dak Prescott due to injury further exacerbates these problems. With backup Cooper Rush leading the offense, the Cowboys have seen a significant drop in scoring, averaging a mere 8.0 points per game in recent outings. Furthermore, their home performance contrasts sharply with their road record. They average 11.6 points per game at home while allowing a staggering 37.5 points. On the road, they score more (23.6 points per game) and concede fewer points (21.2).
Can the Cowboys Salvage a Home Win?
The Cowboys have three remaining home games in 2024 against the New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Each opponent presents a unique challenge. The Giants and Bengals are fighting to save their coaches’ jobs, while the Buccaneers are vying for a playoff berth. Given the Cowboys’ struggles and the opponents’ motivations, securing a home victory will be a tall order. The pressure mounts as the season progresses, and the prospect of a winless home season looms large. Dallas needs to find a way to turn things around quickly if they hope to avoid a historically embarrassing record at AT&T Stadium.
Conclusion
The Dallas Cowboys’ winless home record in 2024 is a significant concern for the team and its fans. A combination of factors, including injuries, inconsistent play, and coaching decisions, have contributed to their struggles. With only three home games remaining, the Cowboys face an uphill battle to avoid a historically bad season at AT&T Stadium. Will they finally break their home losing streak, or will 2024 be remembered as the year the Cowboys couldn’t win in front of their own fans?
