Whelp, I'm not expecting the Jets to be a pushover

[FuzzyLumpkins]

This game comes down to Dak vs Wilson. Both teams have great defenses that will make it tough to score and both teams have good skill position players on offense. Which QB plays better and makes fewer mistakes will likely get his team the W. I’d much rather have Dak than Wilson!

We have better OL and WR talent too.

 

[Jarntt]

Obviously they'll make some major adjustments to their scheme
I would hit us with 5 wides using picks (since the League doesn't really give a damn) and quick hitting runs up the middle.
That said we'll still hold them to under 17.
Our offense needs to put up 20./ no turnovers.
We win

5 Wides? The Jets? I suspect you never watch the Jets. It's going to be "3 yards and a cloud of dust" all night and rely on their great defense

 

[Walker]

Will be a defensive battle, but our Offense is just much better than theirs.

 

[mrmojo]

Gonna be a tough game. Jets D is legit. Offense needs to come to play and no turnovers and we should win.

 

[Cowboy4ever]

This will not be an easy game. We should win but it will be a dogfight all game.

 

[blueblood70]

I finally watched the Bills/Jets game last night. Strangely, I had heard of Rodgers getting hurt, but not about the Jets victory. Somehow I had it in my head that it was a Bills win, so I was surprised at the Jets' victory. They've got an excellent defense. They got just enough offense to keep them in it, and then won it with that amazing special teams play.
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One surprise is that Zach Wilson's middle school or parents allowed him to stay up that late to play. He looks all of 12 years old.

You're Dang right they're not gonna roll over dude they have one of the best defenses in the League One of the better run games special teams and coaching.. This is the type of team that will dirty up a game keep it low scoring and if you make a single mistake they'll capitalize on it and win. Some teams are not patient enough to play football like this where they can run the ball keep the score down punt a lot wait for mistakes to happen..

You do realize too that this plays into the hands of their defense the fact they can play at all three levels very well you better be able to establish some kind of run game to balance the pass game because if they make you one-dimensional you're in trouble... I mean easily with Aaron Rodgers they're a Super Bowl contender but even without him they're a dangerous team..

And by the way looking at our game against the giants they saw what most saw if the giants didn't abandon the run so quick it could have been a different game.. They have a strong run game and they are probably patient enough to run all game long and throw enough passes to keep you honest but will this defense will our defense be ready to stop the run all game because we saw some games last year where when teams were willing to be patient and run the damn football over and over and over we had a problem stopping it.. And don't say it was last year because I saw the first quarter against the giants we had a problem stopping team willing to run the football..

 

[blueblood70]

Easy w

yeah you sound like a giants fan before our game you gotta not do that dude seriously that's all you come up with is easy W do you realize they have one of the best defenses in the league a strong run game good special teams and a patient coach.... Those are the type of games we end up losing in the past trust me they will ugly this game up and wait for you to make a mistake..

 

[baltcowboy]

The Jets are going to come to Dallas like the 49ers did in the playoffs in 22. Saleh was the 49ers defensive coordinator when they played the Chiefs in the Bowl. They have a bully defense and will try to run the football down our throats. It is a great early test for the Cowboys. The Jets are going to punch us in the face. Can the offense and our run defense take that punch?

 

[InPhiltraitor]

This is a huge game for us cuz we get to see if we're better equipped to handle a perceived defensive weakness - stopping the run.

I would be surprised if Hackett doesn’t start the game with short passing to soften the center of our line and to widen our LB’s to a degree., but it will strictly be window-dressing as they know the key to winning this game is living between the tackles.

Even if we win, I’ll view the game somewhat negatively if Hall and Cook combine for 150+. Don’t think that can’t happen as it is exactly what Cowboys hyped-up defenses of recent memory have done by throwing in the occasional head-scratching stinker.

 

[JW82]

I think it will be a good measuring stick to see if this offense can do anything vs a top 3 D. If they can get to 21 points at least I'll feel better about the upcoming SF game.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

The Jets can still win the game. We have Dak Prescott as our QB.

The Jets can still lose the game. They have Zack Wilson as their QB.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

The Jets can still win the game. We have Dak Prescott as our QB.

And they have Zach Wilson what's your point

 

[Creeper]

Last year the Cowboys beat the Bears 49-29 in what was really a blowout, like the 40-0 Giants game last Sunday. But the following week the Cowboys lost to the Packers in overtime after really having that game in hand.

The following week, the Cowboys demolished the Vikings 40-3. Then followed that game up with 28-20 win over the Giants at home in a game that was a lot closer than it should have been.
Then the beat the Colts 54-19 by running away with the game in the 2nd half. That was followed by a close win over the Texans, one of the worst teams in football.
The point is, you rarely see two blowouts in a row. And last year after the Cowboys blew someone out they had a bad game a week later.

We have no idea how they will respond this year, but if history holds up this game against the Jets will not be as easy as everyone thinks. I won't say it is a trap game but with Rodgers getting hurt, I think complacency is a possibility.

In 2020 the Jets gave up more than 24 points only 3 times all season. They gave up 20 or less points 11 times and less than 20 points 8 times. Their defense is for real.

On the other side of the ledger, they scored 20 or less points 11 times. So their offense is not great.

I think the Jets are better on both sides of the ball this year, even without Rodgers.

This is a tough, well coached, motivated team. The Cowboys will need their A game, especially on offense.

 

[noshame]

5 Wides? The Jets? I suspect you never watch the Jets. It's going to be "3 yards and a cloud of dust" all night and rely on their great defense

That's exactly what they're hoping you'll think.

 

[Risen Star]

And they have Zach Wilson what's your point

It means they can still win because Dak Prescott is our QB.

It seemed pretty clear. Keep up.

 

[kevm3]

On paper, we 'should' win, but paper doesn't always play out. We've lost to backups and physical, 'bully' type teams. We lost to a Brock Purdy led SF team who beat us up defensively last year. If we underestimate the Jets, we'll face the same fate as the Bills did. I feel as the Jets defense played a massive role in making Josh Allen look like he was fumbling and bumbling around.

They have a tough defense and a great running game, which has always been tough for us. If we roll in with the mindset that we've got an auto W and 'take it easy', there's a very real chance we lose.

I think the vet presence of Gilmore will help keep the guys in check and make them realize that there's no automatic wins in the league.

 

[G2]

They will not be passing the ball on this defense.

 

[Malhavoc]

The Jets can still win the game. We have Dak Prescott as our QB.

Of course they can win the game. They just beat Josh Allen and the Bills. If Prescott plays like Allen, we probably will lose.

 

[blueblood70]

Of course they can win the game. They just beat Josh Allen and the Bills. If Prescott plays like Allen, we probably will lose.

if that is what happens it's going to be on the coaching staff.. the buffalo bills seem to be a whole like the Manning teams putting all fate on the qb shoulders and get pass happy all the time... it doesn't seem like buffalo likes to run the football.. when you're 1 dimensional against a defense like the jets have, you're in trouble... we've seen this against Washington, 49ers, and the rams.

Our OL, run game and play caller just couldn't come up with an answer against those Defenses.

 

[Flamma]

I don't think there's any such thing as an easy win in the NFL. There are games that a team SHOULD win, but this league is full of surprises, and sometimes unpleasant ones. I hope the Cowboys are well-prepared.
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Has anyone heard -- is Rodgers officially ruled out?

Ruled out? He's done for the season. They're going to do a run heavy offense with quick short passes. I don't see them getting more than 13-17 points on offense.

What I am really interested in seeing is how Dak responds to the Jets pressure. Will he be as bad as that undisciplined turnover machine that is Josh Allen. The most overrated QB in this league. This was just an extension of last season. I have a strong feeling Dak won't be that bad.