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5 takeaways from the Cowboys’ upset win over the Bengals in Week 2

By Brandon Martinez

Sep 18, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy talks to offensive coordinator Kellen Moore before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy talks to offensive coordinator Kellen Moore before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 18: Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore (C) looks on during the first half of their game against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /

2. Kellen Moore’s play-calling needs to improve

While Week 2 was not nearly the dumpster fire we saw in Week 1, the offense still did not look great. Now, I know, Cooper Rush is at quarterback, and he’s no Dak Prescott, but he was making some great plays at the beginning of the game.

The offense looked surprisingly explosive in the first quarter. The play-calling was great. It was more aggressive, which led to more downfield plays and creativity. However, once the second half came around, it was like Kellen Moore took the rest of the day off.

The offense became a lot more predictable after the first half. I can understand not wanting to make a mistake and allow the Bengals to get back in the game, but that doesn’t mean just running the ball up the middle on every play. They played scared, and that in itself literally allowed the Bengals back into the game.

It was so nice to see the offense moving the ball into enemy territory for once early in the game, but it needs to be more consistent than what we saw on Sunday. Moore is getting the right idea of what he needs to do, he just needs to keep it coming throughout all 60 minutes.

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