The Dallas Cowboys faced another road setback, losing 31-10 to the Buffalo Bills outside the familiar confines of AT&T Stadium. With a 3-4 record on the road compared to an unblemished 7-0 at home, the team grapples with a perplexing performance gap away from Texas.

Coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged the issue, emphasizing the disparity between their stellar home games and struggles on the road. The latest defeat, blamed neither on weather nor turf conditions, leaves the team reflecting on the challenges they face beyond their home turf.

Dallas, boasting a +171 point differential at home, contrasts with a -4 point differential on the road in 2023, ranking 14th in the NFL. Despite dominating at home, their defense yielded against the Bills, allowing 28 first downs and managing only two punts in seven non-end-of-half drives.

Linebacker Micah Parsons expressed frustration, deeming the road performance unacceptable and emphasizing the need for improvement. The Cowboys’ road victories this season have been modest, with wins against the Giants, Chargers, and Panthers, while their lead in the NFC East slipped away.

As the Cowboys prepare for a crucial road matchup with the Miami Dolphins on Christmas Eve, Dak Prescott’s struggles on the road come into focus. His statistics on the road, including a lower completion percentage, reduced yards per game, and a notable drop in passer rating, underscore the team’s challenge of bridging the gap between their home and away performances. Prescott stressed the urgency of addressing these discrepancies to ensure consistency across all phases of the game.