In 2017 and early 2018 - the sputtering offense was to blame.

But since the arrival of Amari Cooper, things have changed.

These days: 80% of the "blame" goes to the defense.

Why 80%...? Welp, over the last 3 years, 80% of Cowboys' losses occur when they can't stop the run. Of the 20 losses suffered during that time (including 2 playoff losses), 16 of them occurred when the defense allowed opposing team to surpass 100 yards rushing and control the clock).

17% of the blame goes to the offense.

Why 17%...? The Dallas offense doesn't turn the ball over very often. But when they do, they lose. (As they did vs Saints, vs Packers.) When a team repeatedly gives their opponents a short field, the team will fall behind and the offense will be forced to abandon the run.

3% of the blame goes to the coaches.

Why 3%...?

They don't teach their guys to fumble the ball. They don't throw into triple coverage. They aren't out there missing tackles. (But they should have had the foresight to dress DT Daniel Wise when Antwaun Woods got hurt - and the smarts to start Jourdan Lewis over Anthony Brown - and the chutzpah to push for a Safety at pick #58).

Is that cool? Not really. Blaming people isn't cool. None of what I just wrote really reflects the subtle reality of a football game unfolding in real time.

The whole team needs to take a deep breath and execute. Case solved.