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The Dallas Cowboys got back on track coming out of the bye week as they handled the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. One of the shining stars of that matchup was none other than cornerback DaRon Bland. Bland once again was able to do what he does best, and get his hands on a football and return it for six. As we all know and have been reminded all week, that was Bland’s third pick-six of the young season.
No doubt about it, Bland is having a breakout year that has everybody paying attention. In the absence of Trevon Diggs after his season-ending knee injury, Bland has been able to step in and not only provide stability, but has made sure that the big-play ability we have come to expect from the Cowboys secondary remains a factor.
While it is clear that Bland is well on his way to a Pro Bowl-type season, Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles will be his toughest test yet. The Eagles boast one of the most lethal group of pass catchers in the NFL, anchored by A.J. Brown and the historic pace that he is on. The Cowboys' entire secondary will be tested to the max on Sunday, and with that comes the need for players such as Bland to have their best day yet.
The Dallas Cowboys got back on track coming out of the bye week as they handled the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. One of the shining stars of that matchup was none other than cornerback DaRon Bland. Bland once again was able to do what he does best, and get his hands on a football and return it for six. As we all know and have been reminded all week, that was Bland’s third pick-six of the young season.
No doubt about it, Bland is having a breakout year that has everybody paying attention. In the absence of Trevon Diggs after his season-ending knee injury, Bland has been able to step in and not only provide stability, but has made sure that the big-play ability we have come to expect from the Cowboys secondary remains a factor.
While it is clear that Bland is well on his way to a Pro Bowl-type season, Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles will be his toughest test yet. The Eagles boast one of the most lethal group of pass catchers in the NFL, anchored by A.J. Brown and the historic pace that he is on. The Cowboys' entire secondary will be tested to the max on Sunday, and with that comes the need for players such as Bland to have their best day yet.
