After three straight 12-5 seasons, the Cowboys are in danger of suffering their fifth loss in just eight games this year. To say the 2024 season didn't go according to plan for Dallas would be an understatement. The team hasn't won a single home game this year, and to be honest, the games at home haven't been particularly close. The team has been plagued by injuries, with CB Daron Bland yet to make his season debut, DE Micah Parsons out for several weeks and DE DeMarcus Lawrence also out. These are just the biggest names that were unavailable to the team as they were also without several key role players for several weeks, such as CB Caelen Carson, DE Marshawn Kneeland and WR Brandin Cooks.

Looking at the NFC East, the Cowboys are currently in third place. To the surprise of many, the Washington Commanders are in first place in the division with a record of 6-2. The Philadelphia Eagles are in second place with a record of 5-3. The Cowboys are currently 3-4 and can't afford to keep losing games if they want a chance to gain a foothold in the division.

When asked by ESPN's Todd Archer, QB Dak Prescott admitted that this week's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons is a “must-win” for the team.

It's a difficult situation for the Cowboys, as they essentially need to beat the Falcons to ensure they can still be competitive this season, and they will be without many of their key players.

The Falcons are currently at the top of the NFC South with a 5-3 record and have performed very well this season. The Cowboys defense will have its hands full against their potent offense.

If Dallas hopes to get back to .500 with a win against Atlanta on Sunday, they will need a strong performance from Dak Prescott, who has thrown two interceptions in each of his last three games.