Back to the basics

[CouchCoach]

This game is going to come down to one of the basics of football and THE basic of defensive football, tackling.

The Cowboys have been in a slide over the last few games with their tackling, and that was a strength, and SEA is a team that thrives on poor tackling on their RB's. Their RB's are very good after contact and Carroll wants to control the clock and opportunities DAL has on offense.

However, that applies to both sides. I believe this game with be a throwback with both teams wanting to run the ball and the winner determined by the D that tackles the best.

If the Cowboys are to win this game, it will be because of Zeke. This could very well be the game that defines his career as a Cowboy thus far. SEA leads the league in rushing with 160 ypg but the Cowboys have the best RB of the weekend. He will bring his A game.

However, the Cowboys D must limit the yards after contact from Carson, Davis and Penny. Wilson is not the reason they took off and made the playoffs, it is that run game and the best MLB in the game. Beat them, the Cowboys win this game.

 

[glimmerman]

We absolutely need to tackle. The last few games we have had the ball carrier actually behind the LOS and don’t get them down. Ends up in positive yardage. Earlier in the year we were making those tackles all day. Richard and Marinelli has to key on that all week. Get them to the ground and continue to swarm to the ball..

 

[Roadtrip635]

Tackling is kinda important in football, hopefully we can make that a thing again. The defense is going to have to stuff the run or it will be a long day, especially late in the game.

 

[Batman1980]

LVE, Smith and Wilson, you're up.

 

[glimmerman]

LVE, Smith and Wilson, you're up.

Lee got some reps this last game so he should be able to help.