ARLINGTON, Texas _ The Dallas Cowboys are still undefeated, moving to 3-0 on the season for 16th time in team history and the first time since 2008.
But they may not be feeling as good about themselves after Sunday's 31-6 victory against hapless and tanking Miami Dolphins that can only be described as lethargic, listless and underwhelming.
A 22.5-point favorite, the Cowboys led just 10-6 halftime, thanks to some uncharacteristically greedy decision making by quarterback Dak Prescott that led to a second quarter interception and some stalled drives.
Prescott, who had played as well as any quarterback in the NFL through the first two games, returned to his sizzling form in the third quarter with a touchdown run and a touchdown pass to blow the game open.
The defense, which survived two dropped touchdown passes by the Dolphins in the first half, stiffened after halftime to leave no doubt well before the end of the game.
It was the ground and pound Cowboys that took the headlines from the team's high-flying passing game against the Dolphins.
Ezekiel Elliott rushed 19 times for 125 yards and rookie Tony Pollard had 13 carries for 103 yards and a 16-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter to help the Cowboys cover the spread.
Here are five things from the Cowboys victory against the Dolphins:
