Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was dissatisfied with his team’s first-half performance against the Broncos in their preseason opener.
In keeping with last year’s theme, Dallas committed nine penalties for 65 yards in the first half alone.
In the third quarter, the Cowboys are trailing 17-0.
Cooper Rush has been the only Dallas quarterback to see action thus far, completing 12-20 passes for 84 yards and an interception.
The Cowboys’ defence had no answer for veteran journeyman Josh Johnson, who threw a party on Dallas for 172 yards and two touchdowns.
They only have about 20 minutes to turn it around.