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Why the Cowboys will bully the Bucs and roll to a win on Sunday
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/...iew-prediction-matchup-ezekiel-elliott-121716
By Cameron DaSilva Dec 17, 2016 at 9:01p ET
The Dallas Cowboys are coming off of their second loss of the season and panic has begun to set in. It’s not entirely warranted, considering they still have the best record in football and are one of two teams to lock up a playoff berth, but there is some cause for concern.
That worry comes by way of the quarterback position, which has been one of the most reliable and consistent all year. Dak Prescott has taken care of the football, completed a high number of passes and played extremely smart … except for last week. He threw two interceptions – the same number he had through 12 games – and had another fumble due to lack of pocket awareness.
Things won’t get any easier for the rookie this week, either. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are arguably the hottest team in football, having won five in a row, largely thanks to the defense. They’ve allowed more than 20 points in a game just once during their winning streak, holding the Chiefs, Seahawks and Saints to 17, five and 11 points, respectively.
They’ve shut down Russell Wilson, Philip Rivers and Drew Brees the past three weeks, which doesn’t bode well for Prescott. However, that’s not what this game will come down to. It won’t be about Prescott throwing it 40 times and trying to prove he’s worthy of being the starter. It’ll be decided by Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys’ dominant ground game.
The Bucs are good against the pass, but they struggle against the run. They’ve allowed the 13th-most rushing yards this season, surrendering 110.7 per game. The Cowboys, on the other hand, excel at running the football, ranking second with 152.2 yards per game. While Prescott has struggled and seemingly hit the proverbial rookie wall, Elliott hasn’t missed a beat. He’s rushed for at least 83 yards in 12 straight games and gone over 100 in six this season...
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/...iew-prediction-matchup-ezekiel-elliott-121716
By Cameron DaSilva Dec 17, 2016 at 9:01p ET
The Dallas Cowboys are coming off of their second loss of the season and panic has begun to set in. It’s not entirely warranted, considering they still have the best record in football and are one of two teams to lock up a playoff berth, but there is some cause for concern.
That worry comes by way of the quarterback position, which has been one of the most reliable and consistent all year. Dak Prescott has taken care of the football, completed a high number of passes and played extremely smart … except for last week. He threw two interceptions – the same number he had through 12 games – and had another fumble due to lack of pocket awareness.
Things won’t get any easier for the rookie this week, either. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are arguably the hottest team in football, having won five in a row, largely thanks to the defense. They’ve allowed more than 20 points in a game just once during their winning streak, holding the Chiefs, Seahawks and Saints to 17, five and 11 points, respectively.
They’ve shut down Russell Wilson, Philip Rivers and Drew Brees the past three weeks, which doesn’t bode well for Prescott. However, that’s not what this game will come down to. It won’t be about Prescott throwing it 40 times and trying to prove he’s worthy of being the starter. It’ll be decided by Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys’ dominant ground game.
The Bucs are good against the pass, but they struggle against the run. They’ve allowed the 13th-most rushing yards this season, surrendering 110.7 per game. The Cowboys, on the other hand, excel at running the football, ranking second with 152.2 yards per game. While Prescott has struggled and seemingly hit the proverbial rookie wall, Elliott hasn’t missed a beat. He’s rushed for at least 83 yards in 12 straight games and gone over 100 in six this season...
