The Key Matchup No One is Talking About

glimmerman · Jan 13, 2022

Hawkeye19 said:
All the media seems to want to talk about is SF’s run game vs our D. Somehow SF has transformed into a juggernaut, while Dallas is just lucky to be there lol…

The true key to this game is actually the Dallas Offense vs SF D. Can SF stop the #1 offense in the NFL? If they can— then the game will be close and their run game indeed will be a huge factor.

However— if Dak and Co can get an early lead, move the ball, and score points— then the pressure begins to shift to Jimmy G and the SF passing offense and the Dallas pass-rush becomes a huge factor. Should that happen— I think Dallas wins fairly convincingly.

Bottom Line: If Dak has time to throw— there are mismatches to exploit in the SF secondary. Yes— we need to come ready to stop the run. The bigger question is can SF stop our offense?

Dallas 31
SF 20

Like I said. They have a only a few more rushing attempts and rushing yards than us. We have a slightly longer yard per carry average. They have 7 more rushing tds than us. So they run well in the red zone.

But we can pass much better. If we get out of the gate and shift the pressure to make them pass and get pressure on there qb he will throw a bad one. We lead in turn overs. Let’s get a few. If it works we could win easy. Hope the refs stay out of it..

Dallasfann · Jan 13, 2022

I'm going to be watching for one thing. Do we get penalties on big plays / 3rd down conversions / 3rd down stops. If those don't happen, we win.

morasp · Jan 13, 2022

The defense needs to be energized and the offense needs to be efficient and relatively mistake free

JohnsKey19 · Jan 13, 2022

Arik Armstead vs Connor Williams or Biadicz. If San Fran wins the game, I fear this is the individual matchup that will doom the Cowboys.

I think La'el/Zach will do a solid job on Bosa. Tyron will hold the fort on his island. But man, Armstead will be a handful for our OC/LG.

CouchCoach · Jan 13, 2022

The key to this game for Dallas is can the OL give Prescott the necessary time for the passing game in the intermediate to deep routes? If they can, Dallas wins. SF is not built to play that game.

FVSTONE · Jan 13, 2022

big dog cowboy said:
The bigger question is will the Dallas offense stop themselves? The time for clunkers is over. I don't know if the offense "got fixed" last week or not but I do know they need to be far more consistent than what we've seen since Dak got hurt.

Finally, a post from a "HOMER" who tells the truth! Dak hasn't been sharp since that injury, has he been playing injured? Personally, I think that calf injury screwed up his head and that's been the reason for his shaky second half. Since the start of the second half, he had numerous games to fix this mental block and unfortunately for Cowboy fans he's still struggling to a point that his level of play is affecting the run game. Teams know he's struggling, and they are loading the box and daring him to air it out. Where did that Dak go who had an OUTSTANDING game against a loaded Tamp Bay team, if Dak was having such a great season then why is Cooper speaking out about how great he COULD be receiving the ball? Cooper finally spoke up because none of the receivers are happy with the passing game. It's all on Prescot's shoulders, if he doesn't step up his game then it's one and done come Sunday..............................

Floatyworm · Jan 13, 2022

Hawkeye19 said:
All the media seems to want to talk about is SF’s run game vs our D. Somehow SF has transformed into a juggernaut, while Dallas is just lucky to be there lol…

The true key to this game is actually the Dallas Offense vs SF D. Can SF stop the #1 offense in the NFL? If they can— then the game will be close and their run game indeed will be a huge factor.

However— if Dak and Co can get an early lead, move the ball, and score points— then the pressure begins to shift to Jimmy G and the SF passing offense and the Dallas pass-rush becomes a huge factor. Should that happen— I think Dallas wins fairly convincingly.

Bottom Line: If Dak has time to throw— there are mismatches to exploit in the SF secondary. Yes— we need to come ready to stop the run. The bigger question is can SF stop our offense?

Dallas 31
SF 20

Garrapollo will turn it over if pressured...

NorthoftheRedRiver · Jan 13, 2022

Both teams are good at beating lesser opponents. Both teams struggle against equal/better opponents. I predict a low scoring game.

75boyz · Jan 13, 2022

Trenches, determine outcomes.
That's what happened last year with Brady's d line/front 7 stepping up against Rodgers's o line and Mahommes' o line.

Rodgers and Mahommes had some injured starting olinemen. Their backups were not quite up to the challenge against TB's starting defenders.

So in my opinion, the winner AGAIN will be determined by which team's offensive and defensive lines play the best.

As most football games are usually decided.

jmo

Blast From The Past · Jan 13, 2022

big dog cowboy said:
The bigger question is will the Dallas offense stop themselves? The time for clunkers is over. I don't know if the offense "got fixed" last week or not but I do know they need to be far more consistent than what we've seen since Dak got hurt.

If this offense comes out with the receivers dropping passes to them or Dak not on target we are in for a long day.

SlammedZero · Jan 13, 2022

OL needs to protect Dak
No penalties
Force turnovers.
Win

Whyjerry · Jan 13, 2022

I think Dallas and Quinn knows that Jimmy G can be rattled. Big time. I would expect Parsons, Gregory and Lawrence to be under strict orders to hit him hard, often and early. I don’t think SF will have an answer for that. Having 11 draped on his back is going to lead to a couple turnovers.

Loso86 · Jan 13, 2022

Hawkeye19 said:
All the media seems to want to talk about is SF’s run game vs our D. Somehow SF has transformed into a juggernaut, while Dallas is just lucky to be there lol…

The true key to this game is actually the Dallas Offense vs SF D. Can SF stop the #1 offense in the NFL? If they can— then the game will be close and their run game indeed will be a huge factor.

However— if Dak and Co can get an early lead, move the ball, and score points— then the pressure begins to shift to Jimmy G and the SF passing offense and the Dallas pass-rush becomes a huge factor. Should that happen— I think Dallas wins fairly convincingly.

Bottom Line: If Dak has time to throw— there are mismatches to exploit in the SF secondary. Yes— we need to come ready to stop the run. The bigger question is can SF stop our offense?

Dallas 31
SF 20

Exactly man lol. If we find ourselves up 10 plus points in the second half especially then let the Dawgs loose because SF does not want to have 10 win it

Redline360 · Jan 13, 2022

Put Jimmy G in the hole early and that's pretty much good game in my mind. He's playing hurt and I dont see him coming back to beat the cowboys defense.

Establish the run game and get points early

ArbynTX · Jan 13, 2022

DeaconMoss said:
Given Greg the legs inconsistency be ready for the fake FG

Two point conversions are low percentage but …

Macnalty · Jan 13, 2022

big dog cowboy said:
The bigger question is will the Dallas offense stop themselves? The time for clunkers is over. I don't know if the offense "got fixed" last week or not but I do know they need to be far more consistent than what we've seen since Dak got hurt.

I agree if the penalty machine is on full throttle we are in big trouble.

sjmike · Jan 13, 2022

Zekeats said:
Most teams outside the NFC east have stopped Dak so I don't know what makes you think this will be any different.

Like Tampa, New England, LV, NO, Atlanta and the Panthers? Good call

DandyDon52 · Jan 13, 2022

Bobhaze said:
My belief is once you get to the playoffs, it’s your 53 vs their 53. It takes offense, defense and STs all playing at a high level. Maybe the offense plays better or maybe the D plays better. But what you cannot have in the playoffs is a zero from all three phases of the game. If you do that, you lose.

did you mean 1 of them?
but yeah all 3 and then there is game mgmt, play calling, and GAME PLANS!!!!!
Game plans are big keys, and we dont know what SF or Dal is planning lol.
Then there is turnovers, penalty's, injurys etc.

That is why all you can do is watch and see what transpires.

If I was SF the main guy that would worry me is parsons as a pass rusher.
I would have a plan to try and neutralize him for most of the game.
Get pressure on dak early and contain the run.

For dallas run more than pass, and rush parsons a lot.

DandyDon52 · Jan 13, 2022

kskboys said:
Right? I mean, SF is a tough team and it's going to be a battle, but they're not some juggernaut.

SF& Raiders are the 2 scrappy teams, they keep battling to the end. This has led them into enough wins to make playoffs, and they could surprise some teams,
as they dont come to play , they come to battle for a win. SF I think has been better on the road, so coming here wont bother them.
Maybe dallas can out talent them, but I dont know if they can out battle them.

Zekeats · Jan 13, 2022

sjmike said:
Like Tampa, New England, LV, NO, Atlanta and the Panthers? Good call

Yeah, like Den, KC, ARI, NO, LAC, CAR 188 yards. Yes. Like 2019 NE, Jets, Buffalo, NO, Philly, GB, CHI

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