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After criticism from Tom Brady, the former Cowboys star predicts the worst for Jerry Jones' franchise before the game against the Ravens

The Cowboys' The slip-ups from Week 2 could prove to be their undoing in Week 3 if they are not careful – especially after Tom Brady blew up the air. Not everyone agreed with him, but it got people talking. And now a former defensive player has put his two cents in, blaming Jerry Jones' Cowboys ahead of their clash with the Ravens.

Speaking of UnSportsManLike On September 21, former Cowboy Chris Canty couldn't help but predict the worst for his former team. He said: “I think the Cowboys could be in a really tough spot after this weekend, given what they have on the dock and where things are going.” Canty was quite blunt, saying America's team could be in for a tough series of games. And it all starts this Sunday against Baltimore.

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And you would probably be on his side if you heard the statistics he released. “Lamar Jackson has a career record of 20-1 against the NFC.” Well, Canty just missed it — it's actually 20-3 — but that's still unheard of! An 87% winning percentage? He's practically making a mockery of the NFC. Not only that, the reigning MVP is averaging 28 points per game, 276 total yards per game, 41 total TDs with 8 INTs, and a 98.2 passer rating against NFC opponents. Those are scary numbers.

And now that we’re talking about the Cowboys vs. Ravens game, Canty doesn’t hold back: “The Baltimore Ravens run the football, the Cowboys have trouble stopping the run.” And this is where things get tricky for Dallas. They saw what happened last week – they couldn't stop a nosebleed on the ground. Now they have to deal with Lamar Jackson And An aggressive backcourt? That's a nightmare.

Lamar is not just any quarterback; he is The best running quarterback in the league. The guy is like a cheat code when he gets going. Average 8 yards per run? That's like something out of Madden! Oh, and as if that wasn't enough, the Ravens signed Derrick Henry. Yes, The Derrick Henry, who Dallas passed over as a free agent. How do you think the Cowboys will react when he rolls up to them on Sunday?

And let's not forget the injuries on the Cowboys defense. With Mazi Smith's back problems and Jordan Phillips out, they're paper thin on the defensive line. Not ideal when you're going up against a Ravens team that averages 168 rushing yards per game.

And as if that wasn't bad enough, the weaknesses in the O-line were glaring against the Saints as well. One of those loose connections? Well, Tom Brady highlighted it in his commentary. But Daniel Prescottdoesn't want to know anything about it.

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Dak Prescott counters Tom Brady's criticism of Jalen Brooks

You probably saw it, right? Jalen Brooks slipped on his route and Dak Prescott's pass was intercepted. And when Brady was asked if he threw the ball back to Brooks, he didn't hold back: “Not today… I just can't rely on him to stay on his feet.” Ouchclassic Brady. But hey, when you have seven rings, people listen. However, not everyone has to agree with him.

Dak? He wouldn't let it happen. The highest-paid quarterback in the league responded in the best way possible – by throwing the ball right back to Brooks on the next play. And guess what? It worked. A solid 10-yard catch, a statement. It was almost as if Prescott was sending Brady a message saying: “I trust my boys.” You have to respect that level of leadership, don't you?

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When asked about the piece, Prescott explained: “Just keep this guy's head up… We're going to need him.” He spoke about the reality of football: it is not about turning your back on a player after a mistake. “It’s the ultimate team game,” Prescott said it, and it's true. Football is all about getting back on your feet.

And Brooks is still building his confidence. Sure, 28 yards on two catches this season hasn't exactly made the stats glow. But maybe that's why Dak is sticking with him. The kid is a hard worker, and Prescott knows that confidence comes with time. Plus, every weapon counts when the Ravens come up. It would be interesting to see if Brooks can get going this Sunday, though.