Doomsday101
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FRISCO, Texas – Here’s a look at the two big matchups I have my eye on this weekend at FedEx Field.
Dallas Cowboys OG Connor Williams vs. Washington Commanders DT Da’Ron Payne
Connor Williams has faced the powerful Da’Ron Payne before, but he is now better equipped to handle him with his added weight and strength. Williams understands that Payne is a powerful man who has the ability to walk him straight back into Dak Prescott’s lap, so his ability to set his feet and anchor down in the front of that pocket will be a key.
Williams cannot allow Payne to bully him in this game. Payne doesn’t use many pass rush moves and he’s going to want to push with power in order to get home. Last week against the Eagles, Payne was able to penetrate deep enough in the pocket that he knocked down a pass from Carson Wentz.
Where Williams also has to be careful is in the running game, where Payne is difficult to move. Payne manages to keep his shoulders square to prevent from being turned. By playing this way, it makes it more difficult for Ezekiel Elliott to feel the lane or find where to make the cut. Payne uses not only his own body to clog the hole, but the blockers as well in order to create doubt for the back.
What will help the Cowboys in this game is that Jonathan Allen is likely to miss with a knee sprain. That means Travis Frederick can keep a closer eye on what is going on with Williams and Payne to lend a hand if necessary.
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/matchups-big-challenge-for-connor-williams
Dallas Cowboys OG Connor Williams vs. Washington Commanders DT Da’Ron Payne
Connor Williams has faced the powerful Da’Ron Payne before, but he is now better equipped to handle him with his added weight and strength. Williams understands that Payne is a powerful man who has the ability to walk him straight back into Dak Prescott’s lap, so his ability to set his feet and anchor down in the front of that pocket will be a key.
Williams cannot allow Payne to bully him in this game. Payne doesn’t use many pass rush moves and he’s going to want to push with power in order to get home. Last week against the Eagles, Payne was able to penetrate deep enough in the pocket that he knocked down a pass from Carson Wentz.
Where Williams also has to be careful is in the running game, where Payne is difficult to move. Payne manages to keep his shoulders square to prevent from being turned. By playing this way, it makes it more difficult for Ezekiel Elliott to feel the lane or find where to make the cut. Payne uses not only his own body to clog the hole, but the blockers as well in order to create doubt for the back.
What will help the Cowboys in this game is that Jonathan Allen is likely to miss with a knee sprain. That means Travis Frederick can keep a closer eye on what is going on with Williams and Payne to lend a hand if necessary.
https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/matchups-big-challenge-for-connor-williams
