The Dallas Cowboys have averaged the third-worst rushing yards per game through three weeks in franchise history.

Considering the Cowboys' recent records in previous seasons, when their rushing yards per game were among the lowest after three weeks, their prospects for 2024 appear bleak.

When the 2011 and 2012 Cowboys began the season with their fourth- and fifth-fewest rushing yards per game through the first three weeks, they finished both seasons with a record of 8-8.

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In 1990, when Dallas had the second-fewest rushing yards per game for three weeks, they finished with a record of 7-9.

In 1989, when Dallas posted its lowest average rushing yards per game after three weeks, the team finished with a dismal 1-15 record – which also marked Troy Aikman's rookie year.

Given these stats, if this trend continues, Dallas is in for a mediocre season at best, with the possibility of a completely disastrous season.

To make matters worse, they have the 11th-toughest remaining schedule, including seven games against teams that made the playoffs in 2023.

Things certainly aren't looking good for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024.

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