The Cowboys got horribly out-coached. They came in with a bad game plan, and they failed to adjust in time. It was obvious their game plan was short, quick passes to nullify the Broncos pass rush. The entire first half I don't think I saw them run any routes past the sticks. I'm not talking passes attempted, I'm talking routes run. They were running nothing even 15 yards deep. With the Broncos stacking the box they had Dez in single coverage many times, and the Cowboys never recognized and took advantage of that. Dak wasn't running for his life in the first half, they had time for deeper routes to develop. With their offense unable to hold the ball it left their weak D exposed, and by the 3rd and 4th quarter it was too late, Von and the pass rush could pin their ears back.

So far, this new Broncos coaching staff is a big improvement over last season.