Cousins ​​throws 3 TD passes, 1st place Falcons hand Cowboys 3rd straight loss, 27-21

Coach Mike McCarthy believes he will face even more pressure after this performance, including a fake punt that had no chance, a fourth down sweep by receiver CeeDee Lamb that was thrown for a loss of three yards, and a blown coverage in which three defensive backs tangled together, leaving Mooney all alone for his touchdown catch.

For good measure, Dallas’ offensive line surrendered three sacks to a team that came into the game with an NFL-worst six sacks through the first eight weeks.

”We’ve had five losses and so we clearly understand where that takes us and what’s required,” McCarthy said. “We have to win.”

As if they didn’t have enough problems, the Cowboys now have to worry about Prescott’s health. He plans to have an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the damage to his hamstring.

“It’s something I’ve never felt before,” Prescott said. ”I saw the medical team and asked if I could make it worse. At that point they said I wouldn’t be able to protect myself and called to keep me out.”

Atlanta lost its best receiver in the opening quarter when London landed hard on his right hip after hauling in Cousins’ scoring pass.