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DallasCowboys.com Writers Share Their Gut Feelings For Cowboys-Patriots
Saturday, October 10, 2015 12:16 PM CDT
Drew Brees one week, Tom Brady the next. That’s the challenge for the undermanned Cowboys in this stretch of the season.
The defense is getting Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain back for Sunday’s game at AT&T Stadium. But the offense still must find a way to outscore a Patriots offense that averaged nearly 40 points in their first three victories.
Here are the gut feelings from staff writers Bryan Broaddus, David Helman, Nick Eatman and Rob Phillips:
Bryan Broaddus: As much as we have focused on these receivers for the Patriots, my feeling is that it will be a running back that causes the biggest issue. I wrote in my Scout's Notebook that I was concerned about how they would match Dion Lewis in this game. In my opinion, with the success that backs have had these last two weeks, Lewis could be the next one in line to cause this defense problems. The Patriots like to use him in several different spots in the formation due to his ability to not only run the ball but catch it in space. Other thanSean Lee, I don't believe the Cowboys have anyone that can really match up with him. Lee is going to have other responsibilities and that should worry you. Patriots win this one, 35-17.
David Helman: When you talk about this matchup, it sure sounds like Alabama is playing Directional University. The Cowboys don’t appear to have a shot at upsetting the defending champions. And that’s fair. This is as steep a challenge as the Cowboys will face while Tony Romo is absent with his broken collarbone. But I still think it’s worth reminding people that this is the NFL, and that all of the Cowboys’ players get paid to play football, as well. It’s very rare to see a Jason Garrett-coached team quit. If there’s one thing that you can say about the Cowboys, it’s that they fight – as corny as that might sound. I fully expect Dallas to give it their best effort, and I have a hard time imagining it getting out of hand. That said, I think the Patriots just have too much of an advantage. Tom Brady is playing at an MVP caliber, and Rob Gronkowski is on another level. Even with Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain, I don’t think the Cowboys can shut them down. I also don’t think Brandon Weeden and the Dallas offense will be able to keep up over four quarters. I think Brady will throw his first pick of the season against this secondary – let’s say J.J. Wilcox. But it won’t be enough. He’ll connect with Julian Edelman for a late touchdown, and the Patriots will pull away – something like 31-20.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ers-share-their-gut-feelings-cowboys-patriots
Saturday, October 10, 2015 12:16 PM CDT
Drew Brees one week, Tom Brady the next. That’s the challenge for the undermanned Cowboys in this stretch of the season.
The defense is getting Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain back for Sunday’s game at AT&T Stadium. But the offense still must find a way to outscore a Patriots offense that averaged nearly 40 points in their first three victories.
Here are the gut feelings from staff writers Bryan Broaddus, David Helman, Nick Eatman and Rob Phillips:
Bryan Broaddus: As much as we have focused on these receivers for the Patriots, my feeling is that it will be a running back that causes the biggest issue. I wrote in my Scout's Notebook that I was concerned about how they would match Dion Lewis in this game. In my opinion, with the success that backs have had these last two weeks, Lewis could be the next one in line to cause this defense problems. The Patriots like to use him in several different spots in the formation due to his ability to not only run the ball but catch it in space. Other thanSean Lee, I don't believe the Cowboys have anyone that can really match up with him. Lee is going to have other responsibilities and that should worry you. Patriots win this one, 35-17.
David Helman: When you talk about this matchup, it sure sounds like Alabama is playing Directional University. The Cowboys don’t appear to have a shot at upsetting the defending champions. And that’s fair. This is as steep a challenge as the Cowboys will face while Tony Romo is absent with his broken collarbone. But I still think it’s worth reminding people that this is the NFL, and that all of the Cowboys’ players get paid to play football, as well. It’s very rare to see a Jason Garrett-coached team quit. If there’s one thing that you can say about the Cowboys, it’s that they fight – as corny as that might sound. I fully expect Dallas to give it their best effort, and I have a hard time imagining it getting out of hand. That said, I think the Patriots just have too much of an advantage. Tom Brady is playing at an MVP caliber, and Rob Gronkowski is on another level. Even with Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain, I don’t think the Cowboys can shut them down. I also don’t think Brandon Weeden and the Dallas offense will be able to keep up over four quarters. I think Brady will throw his first pick of the season against this secondary – let’s say J.J. Wilcox. But it won’t be enough. He’ll connect with Julian Edelman for a late touchdown, and the Patriots will pull away – something like 31-20.
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