waving monkey
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With the Seattle game in the rearview, it’s time to flip the page forward. The Cowboys didn’t look perfect in their home win against the Giants, but it’s fair to say they’ve looked far better at AT&T Stadium than they have in their two road outings.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at how the Cowboys might right the ship and get back on the winning track with the Detroit Lions coming into town.
· I don’t have a big concern for Cole Beasley’s health in this game. Beasley is dealing with a sore ankle and has been limited during practice. If there is one receiver on the roster that could miss time and still play at a high level, it would be Beasley. I expect him to have a big game this week given the Lions defensively have gone back and forth with their nickel cornerbacks. For as good as they have been in pass coverage as a unit that appears to be an area of concern.
· Defensively, the Cowboys lead the league in preventing plays of 20 or more yards. In their three games, they have only allowed four of those plays total (three passing, one rushing). Offensively, the Lions have had 12 total plays where they’ve managed 20 or more yards. Of those 12 plays, 11 have come on passes from Matthew Stafford. If there is a concern defensively it has to be whether there is pressure on Stafford and he’s able to escape. His eye level down field and arm strength allow him to make throws which most quarterbacks in the league would never attempt. Staying with these Lions receivers and finishing the play will be a key here.
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/final-thoughts-new-challenges-for-the-defense
With that in mind, let’s take a look at how the Cowboys might right the ship and get back on the winning track with the Detroit Lions coming into town.
· I don’t have a big concern for Cole Beasley’s health in this game. Beasley is dealing with a sore ankle and has been limited during practice. If there is one receiver on the roster that could miss time and still play at a high level, it would be Beasley. I expect him to have a big game this week given the Lions defensively have gone back and forth with their nickel cornerbacks. For as good as they have been in pass coverage as a unit that appears to be an area of concern.
· Defensively, the Cowboys lead the league in preventing plays of 20 or more yards. In their three games, they have only allowed four of those plays total (three passing, one rushing). Offensively, the Lions have had 12 total plays where they’ve managed 20 or more yards. Of those 12 plays, 11 have come on passes from Matthew Stafford. If there is a concern defensively it has to be whether there is pressure on Stafford and he’s able to escape. His eye level down field and arm strength allow him to make throws which most quarterbacks in the league would never attempt. Staying with these Lions receivers and finishing the play will be a key here.
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/final-thoughts-new-challenges-for-the-defense
