Prescott Questions Whether Cowboys’ Offense Has an Identity to Be Proud Of

Dallas has scored freely at times this season, but its offense has struggled to deliver consistently. After eight weeks, the Cowboys have also come up short in key moments, raising questions about their play-calling and identity as they prepare to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9.

The offense scored 16 points in a Week 5 loss to Tampa Bay and 13 in a Week 6 defeat against Green Bay. In Week 8, Dallas put up 30 against Arizona but failed to get the first downs it needed to close out the game, then lost.

Asked whether the offense had an identity, Prescott said it did, but questioned whether the team should take pride in it. He also described the offense’s difficulties, particularly in crunch time, as frustrating and said players feel the pressure to meet their expectations.

Prescott has drawn praise from some fans for speaking openly, including about the offense’s direction. But the quarterback also faces criticism for his own decisions. In the Arizona game, he targeted tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford more often than receiver George Pickens, and the report noted that Prescott can change plays at the line.

Dallas coach Brian Schottenheimer calls the plays. Prescott’s public comments come after he helped set high expectations for the offense this offseason, including by calling it “GOTI,” or “Greatest Offense There Is.” The Cowboys now have a chance to respond against Indianapolis, with Prescott saying the offense will improve.