The Cowboys offense stayed within striking distance of the Saints early, trailing 21-13 after 2023 First Team All-Pro CeeDee Lamb's 65-yard catch-and-run touchdown through double coverage. However, once Dallas wide receiver Jalen Brooks fell down on a slant route,

One drive after missing on a touchdown connection, Dak Prescott, the NFL's highest-paid quarterback, and CeeDee Lamb, the second highest-paid wide receiver, got it right. On first-and-10 from the Dallas Cowboys' 35-yard line,

The miscommunication is particularly concerning given the significant investment the Cowboys have made in both Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.