The Dallas Cowboys got smashed 24 to 44 by the Denver Broncos on Sunday, dropping to 3 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie on the season. There were plenty of lowlights to choose from, but one moment captured how lost the team looked. Late in the third quarter, trailing 30 to 17, head coach Brian Schottenheimer faced a fourth and five from his own 44-yard line. He chose to punt.

The decision left fans, analysts, and even former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo shaking their heads. During the CBS broadcast, a reporter noted that Dallas was punting in that situation.

Romo responded simply, “Oof.” When asked if he would have thought about going for it, Romo said, “I would have thought about it. But you only got so much time because there’s a play clock.”

The reporter then raised the obvio

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