Cooper frustrated with Cowboys' offense despite winning streak

The Dallas Cowboys enter Week 16 with a 10-4 record and tied for the NFC's No. 2 seed, but wide receiver Amari Cooper believes the Cowboys' offense has room for improvement.

Cooper admitted during his weekly radio segment on 103.5 The Fan that it bothers him that the offense hasn't been holding its weight during Dallas' three-game winning streak.

"Yeah, we're winning, but the defense is playing a huge part in that. We're not really as explosive as we should be," the four-time Pro Bowler said.

The defense has done its part, forcing 12 turnovers over the past three contests.

Dallas averaged 34.2 points and 460.8 yards per game prior to quarterback Dak Prescott's calf injury. Since his return in Week 9, the club has averaged 25.1 points and 351.7 yards.

The Cowboys have struggled to cross the goal line of late, converting just six red-zone trips for touchdowns over their last five outings. They have 28 touchdowns 52 red-zone trips this season.

"I feel like I could be a huge part of that, so that's what frustrates me," said Cooper. "I think I can do more in the red zone if I get some targets.

The former Pro Bowl wideout missed two games in November after landing on the team's reserve/COVID-19 list. Cooper has tallied nine receptions, 100 yards, and one score on 14 targets since his return. For the season, he has 53 catches for 683 yards and six scores.

Wideout Ceedee Lamb has emerged as Dallas' top receiving option in 2021, leading the team with 70 receptions, 940 yards, and six touchdown catches.

The Cowboys will look to make it four straight wins Sunday when they take on the Washington Football Team.