No Michael Irvin and no Ernie Mills and no Mark Stepnoski and no Larry Allen means the Cowboys have no shortage of excuses for offensive struggles. But their first failure to reach the end zone in 1999 raises questions. The Lions still score points. More often than not, two touchdowns would have been enough to get the job done on the road this season. But I've said it before.
Nobody wants to hear about injuries.
Nobody wants to hear excuses. We just haven't done the job for whatever reason. They didn't commit a turnover Sunday night, had more time of possession than the Patriots and still scored just six points. And one field goal came at the end of a 5-yard drive. And still came up with a loss.