The Panthers, for the first time in two years, were favored to win a game. But instead of making good, they were thoroughly bested by a banged-up opponent.

The Carolina Panthers have lost four consecutive games, with their latest defeat on Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys came to town and blew out the Panthers.

The fumble Odighizuwa forced on Carolina’s first play in the second half helped break the game open for Dallas. The Cowboys scored a touchdown five plays later to take a 17-7 lead that a limited Panthers team was in no position to challenge.