Will the Cowboys' offense breakout against the Lions in Week 6?

[CCBoy]

https://insidethestar.com/will-the-cowboys-offense-breakout-against-the-lions-in-week-6

The Dallas Cowboys offense has been trying to recapture their Week 1 magic for over a month now. Since that 33 point performance in Cleveland, Dallas has put up between 19 and 25 points, and has a 2-2 record in those games. You don’t need me to tell you the offense has not been good enough. If it weren’t for Brandon Aubrey, this team would not be where they are today.

In Week 5, Prescott threw for over 350 passing yards, and Dallas had by far their best rushing attack yet, and with the Lions not being known for their defense, an important question arises. We can point fingers all day long; from Dak Prescott to Mike McCarthy to the front office, everybody deserves some of the blame for the lackluster offensive performances thus far. However, we can look at this from a more positive angle: The Cowboys’ offense is improving.

Why The Cowboys Offense Will Arrive​

 

[CCBoy]

Honolulu Blues



@HonoluluBlues_


The Lions have the best run defense in the NFL and have for the last year. The Lions haven’t allowed an RB to rush for 70+ yards in the regular season since Week 16 of the 2022 season against the Panthers.


1:46 PM · Sep 24, 2024

 

[CCBoy]

Prescott's numbers against a good defense in bad weather..
Statistically, the numbers were exactly where they’d need to be for a high scoring game, but the Cowboys’ offense turned the ball over three times.

That said, turnovers are fairly easy to correct, and they are much easier than fixing an entire facet of an offense, which Dallas may have done in the rushing game.

If Prescott in particular just stops being loose with the football, and they keep the same kind of formula they had in Pittsburgh, watch out.

https://insidethestar.com/will-the-cowboys-offense-breakout-against-the-lions-in-week-6

 

[CCBoy]

In the last six meetings between the teams, the Cowboys have come away victorious. Including a postseason victory back in 2015, that gave former Dallas quarterback Tony Romo his second and final postseason victory.

https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...-dallas-cowboys-do-not-fear-the-detroit-lions

Historically, Dallas does not fear the Lions. This goes to team attitude. In football, don't discaed that as a game factor...ever.

 

[CCBoy]

Last week in a Sunday night primetime matchup, on Dak Prescott led the Dallas Cowboys to another comeback win, this time in spectacular fashion. Despite turning the ball over three times, Prescott finished the game by orchestrating a 15-play, 70-yard drive, culminating in a game-winning touchdown pass to Jalen Tolbert with 20 seconds remaining.

Dak Prescott is now 2-0 in primetime this season and boasts an impressive 27-11 career record, giving him a .710 winning percentage.

Only three quarterbacks in NFL history have a better primetime record, all of whom are Hall of Famers: Steve Young (.767, 23-7), Joe Montana (.733, 22-8), and Peyton Manning (.723, 47-18).

After Monday night's game, Patrick Mahomes now joins the elite list of quarterbacks with over a .700 winning percentage in primetime, boasting a 24-10 record (.706).

https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...b-ranks-with-the-best-ever-in-primetime-games

 

[CCBoy]

If there’s ever a stat that justifies Dak Prescott’s lucrative contract, look no further than his primetime record. Prescott has consistently delivered when the lights are brightest, and it’s only a matter of time before that clutch gene translates into the long-awaited playoff success.

https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...b-ranks-with-the-best-ever-in-primetime-games

 

[DallasInDC]

Honolulu Blues

@HonoluluBlues_


The Lions have the best run defense in the NFL and have for the last year. The Lions haven’t allowed an RB to rush for 70+ yards in the regular season since Week 16 of the 2022 season against the Panthers.


1:46 PM · Sep 24, 2024

Sounds like a breakout running day for Zeke, Dowdle, and crew!!! /s

 

[JustChip]

Sounds like a breakout running day for Zeke, Dowdle, and crew!!! /s

And then a nasty thing like reality sets in.

 

[diamonddelts]

Prescott has consistently delivered when the lights are brightest, and it’s only a matter of time before that clutch gene translates into the playoffs.

Lmbao. Cocaine is a hell of a drug!

 

[DallasInDC]

And then a nasty thing like reality sets in.

Unfortunately it's true...this team is just outright bad...across the board...but especially the RBs

 

[Havic]

no

 

[JustChip]

Unfortunately it's true...this team is just outright bad...across the board...but especially the RBs

The whole offense is disjointed. The OL is an inferior run blocking line. The passing offense is too inconsistent to force the defense to back off the run. There is zero speed in the RB room and the offensive scheme/play calling is moribund. But hey, we have 3 if the top selling jerseys in the league.