Skins are worst matchup of year

Fla Cowpoke

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Commanders defense is not very good, we should be able to run and pass without problems. They are susceptible to big plays.

In contrast, our defense generally doesn't give up the big play and requires the other team to move the ball in long drives. Not sure if the Skins can do that consistently.

Adding in the tough scheduling for Skins and Dallas should be favored to win.
 

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I disagree. Yes the skins strength in pass defense but they are not strong vs the run. If Dallas can continue to keep the down and distance in their favor Cowboys should be able to get favorable matchups. Last game Dez vs Breeland was productive and Beasley also had a good game. Cowboys defense that is a concern with how Cousins has been playing and the addition of Kelley in their lineup at RB. I agree it will be a tough game but I don't think it is a poor matchup when you consider our big strength in the run game and that is the skins weakness.

Could not agree more. Skins weakness on D is Cowboys strength on O. Cousins passing also plays to Cowboys D strengths, throws it mid to short and let's his small but lightning fast receivers/TEs make big RAC gains. Cowboys secondary and back 7 protects against the big plays downfield and rally to ball en masse. Cousins is also antsy and very inefficient in red zone, which is where Cowboys D likes to lock it down.

And the cherry on top is that Zeke is nothing like the back that they faced in the 2nd week and even then they allowed him 80+ yards and a TD. It is night and day from week 2 to week 12, Zeke has become an absolute beast leading league in rushing and yards from scrimmage, a much more mature runner and explosive receiver. Then there is the newfound chemistry between Dak and Dez ....
 

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I disagree no one in the league can shut down Dez, definitely not Norman
 
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