The Dallas Cowboys pulled off the upset over the Philadelphia Eagles, but have little time to bask in their victory. They have a quick turnaround this week and little time to prepare for the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town for Thanksgiving. Anyway you look at it, this is a tough matchup for the Cowboys, but one they seem capable of winning if they continue to play as they have over the past few weeks.
Today, we’re going to take a look at a few matchups that could help sway the game in the Cowboys favor if handled properly. If they do, they should walk away with their third consecutive victory. If not though, we could be looking at another unfortunate loss on the season, dampening Dallas’ playoff hopes.
DT Quinnen Williams vs. RG Mike Caliendo
The Cowboys adding DT Quinnen Williams to lineup prior to the trade deadline this year has transformed the defense. In just two games this year, Williams has already asserted himself as one of the best, if not the best, defensive players currently on Dallas’ roster. His addition is completely transformed the defensive side of the ball for the Cowboys and as a result it’s helped them stack consecutive wins together. With RG Trey Smith sidelined this week, Mike Cailendo is expected to take over and that’s a matchup Williams should dominate.
Cowboys’ defense vs. TE Travis Kelce
It’s no secret TE Travis Kelce and QB Patrick Mahomes have one of the best QB/TE connections in the history of the league. These two have put up absurd numbers over the years and continue to do so. Both seem to be at their best when things break down and they shift into “backyard” football mode. It’s almost as if they can read each other’s mind. Whether it’s with an LB, CB, or S the Cowboys need to find a way to neutralize these two becoming a problem. It definitely won’t be easy, but it could help sway the game in Dallas’ favor.
WR George Pickens vs. Chiefs’ secondary
Back-to-back victories by the Cowboys and back-to-back games where George Pickens has averaged nine catches for 145 receiving yards and a touchdown. Coincidence? Maybe and maybe not. Pickens has been an absolute monster in the receiving game these past few weeks and has helped lead the Cowboys to consecutive wins for the first time this season. To make it three in a row he may need to have similar production against a pretty stout Kansas City defense. If Pickens and CeeDee Lamb are at the top of their game, there may be no stopping them.
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