In the wake of a brutal defensive performance against Cleveland, there's been no shortage of criticism for Jaylon Smith this week. In response, Cowboys officials have rallied behind their star linebacker.

Another week, another offensive line injury.

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was critical of his players' performance and even his own decisions, but he won't question his players' effort on Sunday. 

For the third straight week, the Cowboys found themselves down in the second half by multiple scores. Yet, once again, they dug themselves too deep a hole and couldn't recover. Let's dissect what happened vs. Cleveland.

After the Game 3 loss at Seattle, 38-31, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said, "By no means are we a clean football team right now."

Here are my 10 takeaways from the Cowboys' 49-38 loss to the Browns.

For the first time in NFL history, a quarterback passed for over 450 yards in three straight games.

Through four games, Dak Prescott isn't just having a career season. He's on pace to shatter single-season NFL and Cowboys passing records.

Mike McCarthy is seeing a pattern with the Dallas Cowboys after four games, and he doesn't like it one bit.

The Browns were able to outlast the Cowboys for a 49-38 win at AT&T Stadium. Here are the five plays you can't forget about that played a big factor in the outcome.

Of all the adjustments a rookie must make to the NFL, this one might be the hardest.

The Cowboys mounted a furious comeback in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to overcome three quarters of disappointing play in a 49-38 loss to the Browns.

Reports say La'el Collins' stay on injured reserve will last much longer than the Cowboys hoped.

Another busy week is in the books as the Cowboys turn the page to Week 4, where the Browns come to town. Let's recap the week that was with trending headlines, videos and features.

If not for the Cowboys coming into Sunday's noon contest with the 2-1 Cleveland Browns at 1-2, nevertheless tied for first in the NFC East, their worst three-game record to open a season since 2010.

The Cowboys need to get to .500 and they'll face a Browns team that has won two straight games. Check out the staff writers this week as they offer up their predictions for Sunday.

The Dallas Cowboys (1-2) play host to the Cleveland Browns (2-1) Sunday at Noon (CT) at AT&T Stadium.

The Browns have won two straight games and bring to town plenty of names you know, such as Odell, Baker and Myles Garrett. But there are plenty of other difference-makers that should make this a tough matchup for the Cowboys.

Still 48 hours until Sunday's game, but left tackle Tyron Smith is "on track to play" against the Browns, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said.

Here are a dozen interesting facts to know ahead of Sunday's matchup at Noon CT on FOX.

It's hard to argue with the production from Dak Prescott and the offense after three games, but here's where they want to improve.

This week's buzzword was obvious before Sunday's game even ended.

The reason I bring this up has everything to do with the dystopian football season we're currently living through.

At long last, some light at the end of the tackle tunnel.

Ezekiel Elliott is the first to admit he didn't play his best game Sunday. But he also sees how dangerous this offense can be and knows it's way too early to panic.