Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Ezekiel Elliott situation has turned into a bit of something for the Dallas Cowboys When the Cowboys re-signed Ezekiel Elliott this offseason, he chose to change his jersey number from 21 to 15, which he wore in college. The team was hopeful they would see a return to his former self, but maybe the change in uniform was foreshadowing something—Elliott appears to be unrecognizable to the player who became the third all-time rushing leader in franchise history. On Saturday, it was reported that Elliott would be healthy and inactive for the first time in his career, besides resting in late-season meaningless finales, in favor of elevating Dalvin Cook. Elliott’s benching was believed to be for disciplinary reasons, and his absence from the traveling with the team was a “mutual decision.” NFL Network’s Jane Slater adds more context to the story ahead of Sunday’s game in Atlanta. Ezekiel Elliott is a healthy scratch today. The first of his career. According to a number of sources, Elliott has been distracted this season. Aside from habitual tardiness, he’s missed three team meetings with Friday’s meeting the final straw. Both parties decided it was best… — Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) November 3, 2024 Absences, tardiness, and distraction are not the words you hope to use for a franchise icon like Elliott. The veteran back has struggled, averaging a career-low 3.1 yards per carry. He was brought in to be the team’s short-yardage running back and entering a new phase of his career where he would be part of a committee and not the lead back. Rico Dowdle has emerged as the team’s best option at running back, forcing Elliott to be in the back seat of the committee approach. That understanding seemed to wither over the past few weeks when Elliott vocalized his opinion of not being used in the offense as much and now decided not to travel with the team despite being inactive. In August, Elliott expressed his excitement about returning to Dallas during an interview with NFL Network. He emphasized his desire to help younger players develop into better professionals. However, if players learn best by following examples, there may not be much for them to learn from Elliott right now.
Cowboys news: Ezekiel Elliott out vs Falcons due to disciplinary reasons
Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news. Source: Cowboys RB Elliott out due to disciplinary reasons – Todd Archer, ESPN Wait, what? Ezekiel Elliott will not travel with the team and is out for Sunday’s game versus Atlanta due to disciplinary reasons. Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will not play Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons because of disciplinary reasons, a source told ESPN on Saturday. Elliott was originally slated to be active for the game. He did not accompany the team on the charter flight Saturday. Elliott’s agent, Rocky Arceneaux, could not be reached for comment. This will be the first time in his career Elliott will be a healthy scratch from the lineup in a game when the Cowboys’ playoff positioning has not been settled. He was rested in the regular-season finales in 2016 and 2018 with their spot secured. Elliott’s spot on the gameday roster was in question last week against San Francisco, although a source said he would have been active even if leading rusher Rico Dowdle did not fall ill before kickoff. Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott was told he would be inactive for Sunday’s game, those w/ knowledge of what took place said. A mutual decision was then made that he not accompany the team to Atlanta. Obviously, Elliott’s reaction to the news prompted the mutual decision. pic.twitter.com/e2jguBbnNk — David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) November 2, 2024 There was no singular incident today. Elliott was at practice today. But frustration had been building, no matter what Jerry Jones said in the radio a few weeks ago. When it was decided that he would be inactive it decided it would be best for all involved that Elliott not travel https://t.co/zJ0Lkwxznx — Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) November 3, 2024 Dak Prescott honest about concerning lack of QB runs: ‘It’s bad’ – Patrik Walker, Dallascowboys.com The Cowboys are a lacking a running element from Dak Prescott. Prescott was candid about the missing aspect of the offense. There’s one thing Dak Prescott and Forrest Gump may never have in common. While Gump had no particular reason to take off and run, Prescott has opted to wave off that ability whenever opportunities present themselves in 2024, to the point it’s now a growing topic of discussion regarding the Dallas Cowboys. More accurately, it’s now blown past simply being a discussion and, at this point, has become a full-blown concern that, based on the numbers, is wildly unnerving. “It’s bad, it’s bad,” the All-Pro quarterback admitted when asked the subject following Thursday’s practice, with the Atlanta Falcons awaiting Prescott and the Cowboys in Week 9. The first step is admitting there’s a problem, so that box is now checked. The second step? Fixing it. “When you’re weighing that risk — it’s when I’ve got the ball in my hands, it’s not just about that play,” he explained. “It’s about the team. the game, the momentum of it, and I’ve just gotta be better.” Historically speaking, Prescott and the Cowboys’ offense have always performed better when the former uses his legs to help keep opposing defenses guessing and off-balance. Not doing so by way of improvisations, or even designed runs, completely deletes an aspect of potential production and makes life that much easier for defenses. With zero threat of Prescott pulling a Gump, all teams have to do is continue stopping the Cowboys’ run (and they have been) while also making life difficult in the passing game (and they have been). “For sure, I mean, just off the top of my head, I know I haven’t been running,” he said. “Whether it’s been the scrambles or not, a couple of play calls that could potentially be that way, just haven’t had the read. Hell, I did it one time and it wasn’t the read so, in that sense, it just happens from within the pocket [during] in the game. “I think that’s to my point is the risk versus reward [as far as] I’m pulling some of these things down, being better in the pocket and then getting out and making something happen.” Falcons stellar backfield duo should have a big day vs. Cowboys – Aaron Freeman, The Falcoholic Here’s the Falcons’ perspective on how they can exploit the Cowboys. Atlanta Falcons running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier form one of the NFL’s top running back duos. Their combined 898 rushing yards is the fourth-highest total of any teams’ top two non-quarterback rushers behind the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, and San Francisco 49ers. They’re so good, in fact, that it requires inventing a new, unique nickname for their complementary skill set. They should have a favorable matchup in Week 9 because the Dallas Cowboys sport one of the league’s worst run defenses. In rushing yards allowed, they rank 31st. In yards per carry, they rank 26th. In Expected Points Allowed per rush, they are dead last, and they rank 30th in DVOAagainst the run. It’s also a perfect matchup for Robinson and Allgeier to dominate against the Cowboys due to the Falcons featuring an outside zone run scheme. According to Next Gen Stats, the Falcons lead the NFL with the highest rate of runs outside the tackles. The outside is precisely where the Cowboys’ defense struggles, allowing the highest rate of outside runs. Robinson and Allgeier may not be alone in feasting against the Cowboys. Wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud should also have ample opportunity on those outside runs. Last week, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, McCloud had his longest run of the season, a 17-yard gain on an end-around. The Cowboys just gave up a 39-yard run to San Francisco 49ers wideout Ricky Pearsall on a jet sweep last week. The Falcons haven’t featured “gadget” runs with McCloud as much as expected, but perhaps this is the week where the team can find a few more opportunities for him against a vulnerable defense. Yet, the ground game is just one path for Robinson and Allgeier to have success against the Cowboys
Cowboys Headlines: What now for Zeke? Who’s to blame for Dak’s rough year?
Cowboys 54-Man Roster Moves: Ezekiel Elliott left behind in Dallas for Week 9 Falcons match :: Cowboys Wire Link Elliott won’t make the trip to Atlanta for “disciplinary reasons,” per a Saturday development. Running back Dalvin Cook gets his second straight gameday elevation instead. Cornerback Josh Butler also gets the Sunday call-up to aid a secondary reeling with injuries. Caelen Carson is back, but DaRon Bland remains sidelined, and Trevon Diggs is questionable after not practicing all week. Report: Ezekiel Elliott’s reaction to being inactive led Cowboys to leave him in Dallas :: Cowboys Wire Link Elliott was apparently informed of the team’s decision to make him inactive for Week 9. It was only afterward, reports David Moore of the Dallas Morning News, that “a mutual decision was then made” that the running back would not travel with the team to Atlanta. Whatever Elliott’s reaction was to the news, it got him grounded in Dallas and will no doubt be a talking point moving forward next week. Will the Cowboys keep Ezekiel Elliott? :: ProFootballTalk Link Mike Florio believes the end may be coming imminently for Elliott and the Cowboys. He’s already very unlikely to hit financial incentives for scrimmage yards, number of touchdowns, snap percentage, and a playoff berth, and Sunday’s removal from the active roster will cost him over $22,000 in lost wages. Technically, he could be traded before Tuesday… or even released, at this point. Without formula for success, Cowboys’ run game is on pace for historically poor output :: Dallas Morning News Link At their current pace, the Cowboys could finish with the second- or third-fewest rushing yards in franchise history. The club’s inaugural 1960 squad currently holds the record for fewest rushes, yards, and yards per carry. Considering that team went winless on the season, it’s a damning indictment on just how atrocious the 2024 ground game has been. Dak Prescott honest about concerning lack of QB runs: ‘It’s bad’ :: The Mothership Link The Cowboys have been provably better when Prescott uses his legs as well as his arm. But it’s just not happening this season. He maintains that there is no problem with his surgically-repaired ankle and that he’s fully capable of still tucking and running. “When you’re weighing that risk — it’s when I’ve got the ball in my hands, it’s not just about that play,” he explained. “It’s about the team, the game, the momentum of it.” This major flaw in Cowboys passing game giving Prescott predictable results :: Cowboys Wire Link Dak Prescott is on pace for a career-high in interceptions. That’s directly related to the tight windows he’s throwing into. And that’s a result of everyone around him: receivers struggling to separate, coaches and their poor play design, the O-line’s porous blocking, a terrible run game not keeping defenses honest, a defense that’s allowing games to get out of hand. Dexter Lawrence headlines top five DTs! Plus, Dak Prescott’s struggles and Diontae Johnson’s trade :: NFL.com Link Bucky Brooks says Prescott does deserve flak for some errant tosses and poor decisions, but the fact that he has no serious supporting cast beyond CeeDee Lamb cannot be ignored. Despite deficiencies up and down the offensive roster, most of the blame should land right in the lap of Jerry Jones, for failing to build a roster that properly supports the highly accomplished (and highly paid) passer in his prime. Dallas won division titles in 2016, 2018, and 2021 with top-10 rushing attacks; why abandon that approach now and expect success? NFL TV coverage maps, announcers for Week 9: Can you watch Cowboys-Falcons? :: Cowboys Wire Link The Cowboys aren’t in a national TV window and won’t get Fox’s A-team; Adam Amin and Greg Olsen will be on the call from Atlanta. Most of the country will get to watch the game, though, except for the Northeast, portions of Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and most of Nevada. Getting to face Kirk Cousins among things Cowboys should love about Week 9 :: Cowboys Wire Link Cousins has a propensity for turning the ball over, and it only seems to happen at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. That’s worth keeping an eye on this Sunday. And the Falcons have the worst pass rush in the league, so Prescott may be able to stay upright and have time in the pocket. That’s also good news. And Atlanta isn’t great at home- just like the Cowboys- so the visitors may have the upper hand here. Fighting Kyle Pitts, Bijan Robinson two of many key matchups for Cowboys vs Falcons :: Cowboys Wire Link Robinson is having a strong season, but he doesn’t face many eight-man fronts. If Mike Zimmer’s crew can load the box, they may be able to contain the run game led by a young player not used to those mismatched numbers. But Atlanta’s dangerous tight end poses a problem if the Cowboys leave him alone to work the middle of the field they they did for George Kittle. Dallas Cowboys 2025 7-round NFL mock draft: Defensive line upgrades are priority :: The 33rd Team Link With the projected 13th overall pick in the 2025 draft, the Cowboys select Texas A&M edge rusher Nic Scourton. Ollie Gordon II, the talented running back out of Oklahoma State, joins in the second round. Dallas goes linemen- defensive and then offensive- with their third- and fourth-round picks, Walter Nolen of Ole Miss and Jack Nelson of Wisconsin. Of the four talented playmakers who become fifth-round selections, the most notable might be Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel. The team goes defense with its final two picks in this mock exercise. Dallas Cowboys announce their nomination for NFL Salute to Service award :: WFAA Link Longtime guard Zack Martin has been named the team’s nominee for the NFL Salute to Service Award. Each year, the award recognizes NFL players, coaches, staff. and alumni who make exceptional efforts to honor and support military and veteran communities. Martin has worked closely with the National Medal
Cowboys hot topic: Dallas won’t make any significant trade deadline moves
Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Cowboys keep doing business the same way despite not having great success doing so. When free agency hits every March, there’s always excitement in the NFL due to all of the player acquisition that goes on. However, that also happens in November when the trade deadline approaches and teams make moves to put themselves in a better position to compete once the playoffs approach. This is true for most organizations in the league, but not the Dallas Cowboys. Regardless of whatever situations they may have when it comes to their roster, the Cowboys are usually a very quiet team as far as making trades that would significantly upgrade their personnel. Dallas is in a tight spot this season with all of the injuries that have occurred, especially at edge rusher, where their top four guys are out with one being gone for the season. So, surely the Cowboys will break tradition and make some sort of move, right? Well, don’t count on it. Just before the Cowboys took on the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday, Stephen Jones made it clear that Dallas would operate as they always do, and that’s without adding any significant names. We’ll do business as usual. We’ve got a lot of good players that are going to be coming back over the next three or four weeks. We also know that’s an important part of this. I know no one likes to hear about the business side of it, but the salary cap is what it is. Obviously we made some tough decisions in the offseason, so we’re looking for younger guys who can help. But if the right deal pops itself up, then we’ll certainly look at that. That was a nice way for Stephen Jones to dress it up and give fans some hope. However, what he meant is pretty clear. If there is any player added to the Cowboys by November 5th, don’t expect it to be an impact guy that will require any kind of big financial responsibility on the part of Dallas. Instead, it will be someone who will undoubtedly help fill the roster but won’t take the team to another level due to their talent. It’s been happening for quite some time, but it’s still frustrating to see. The Cowboys currently have the seventh most cap space in the NFL at $21 million. Simply sitting on their hands and plugging in holes with one-year rentals isn’t going to elevate the Cowboys in any way. What’s even more maddening is watching other teams make the necessary moves to assist in building a competitive roster. For example, the Cowboys need another wide receiver. Yet, veterans Davante Adams, Amari Cooper, and DeAndre Hopkins were all traded to new teams right under the Cowboys noses. As mentioned earlier, Dallas needs help at edge rusher, but they didn’t even try to add anyone with some juice from another team’s practice squad and there likely won’t be a trade. The Kansas City Chiefs, who got the aforementioned Hopkins, also traded for edge rusher Josh Uche. So, even the undefeated two-time defending Super Bowl champions are doing what they have to in order to get better. The unwillingness to put the Cowboys in the best position from a talent acquisition is mind-blowing, especially when the teams that are having great success are giving them the blueprint to prosper. No matter the situation, every team should be of the mindset that getting as many impactful players is the way to go. When it comes to the Cowboys, it’s simply doing just enough to get by, which is the worst way to go about putting a team together.
Getting to face Kirk Cousins among things Cowboys should love about Week 9
Home woes Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Ironically, the Cowboys will be playing a team that’s been bad at home this season, just like them. The Falcons are just 2-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as opposed to being 3-0 on the road. It was a rough start to the home slate for the Falcons, losing their first two games and scoring a measly 13.5 points a game in defeat. They managed to turn things around to win the next two but got stymied again in their last game in Atlanta, scoring just 14 points in a losing effort. At home this season, the Falcons are scoring 20.6 ppg, a number that jumps to just over 30 points on the road. The Falcons also give up more points a game at home than they do on the road, giving the Cowboys a chance at the upset. McCarthy’s team has played better on the road as well, especially defensively, where they’re giving up over 20 points less a game than when they’re at AT&T Stadium. The Falcons have a losing record at home, while the Cowboys are 3-1 on the road, the hope is that trend continues. No pass rush Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images The Falcons have the worst pass rush in the NFL. That’s not hyperbole, their defense has just six sacks on the season, which is three fewer than the next worse team, it’s that bad. It didn’t start out that way, but with just one sack in the last four games, the Falcons’ defense is struggling to get to the quarterback. Their pass rush was one of their weaknesses heading into the season, which is why the Falcons traded for veteran edge rusher Matthew Judon. However, Judon hasn’t produced enough, and the team has used versatile defensive lineman Grady Jarrett more at defensive end to add some punch to the pass rush. Combined the duo has just three sacks on the season and their 1.5 apiece leads the defense. No other Falcon defender has more than one sack. The Cowboys’ offensive line has been an issue this season, but they’ve also gone up against some of the best pass rushers in the league. That won’t be the case against the Falcons, and if the unit can keep QB Dak Prescott clean, they’ll have an opportunity to put up points. Prescott and the offense will love not having to face an elite pass rush in Week 9. Kirk Cousins and turnovers Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports Along the same lines as playing at home, veteran QB Kirk Cousins has played better on the road than he has in front of the home crowd. Cousins does have a propensity for giving the ball away and he’s tied for the third most interceptions on the season. All seven of Cousins’ picks in 2024 have been thrown at home, including two each in losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks, respectively. It doesn’t all fall on Cousins, but nine of the 10 Falcons turnovers this season have come at home, and eight occurred in their three losses. When Atlanta protects the ball, they win games, when they’re reckless with it, they lose. The Cowboys haven’t done a great job at creating turnovers this season, forcing just five through seven games. That could all change by putting a little pressure on Cousins. One of the biggest factors on who wins and losses in the NFL often comes down to turnovers, and the Falcons have a problem not giving it away at home. The Cowboys have to love their chances to force some turnovers, it’s their best path to claim a win in Week 9. Related Links
Dallas Cowboys predicted to beat Atlanta Falcons on game-winning field goal according to Madden
Madden is calling for a Brandon Aubrey walk off on Sunday afternoon. You never want to lose a game in the NFL, but you certainly want to avoid doing so for the third time in a row. Such is the current plight of the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have not lost three games in a row since the 2020 season so these are uncharted waters as far as recent memory for the team is concerned. Getting a win is essential to quieting the chaos around the club right now and if Dallas is going to do it they are going to have to do so on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. Unfortunately the Cowboys are underdogs for their Atlanta road trip, although oddsmakers have certainly been wrong before. We do our best to try and figure out what is going to happen in the game through a variety of methods and one of them is through a simulation in the latest Madden video game. Get excited. Madden believes this week. Madden has the Cowboys coming out on top this week although in pretty dramatic fashion. According to the game, the Cowboys are going to win 13-10 with those final three points coming courtesy of Brandon Aubrey in the game’s closing seconds. For what it’s worth, Madden has not exactly been great at predicting Dallas Cowboys victories this season. They have correctly predicted four losses outright and only a single win. The game incorrectly thought Dallas would lose to Cleveland, but it also took them to beat San Francisco. Week 1 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to Cleveland Browns, 18-17 Week 1 In Actuality: Dallas Cowboys beat Cleveland Browns, 33-17 Week 2 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to New Orleans Saints, 36-29 Week 2 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to New Orleans Saints, 44-10 Week 3 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to Baltimore Ravens, 21-14 Week 3 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to Baltimore Ravens, 28-25 Week 4 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to New York Giants, 28-21 Week 4 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys beat New York Giants, 20-15 Week 5 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys beat Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-14 Week 5 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys beat Pittsburgh Steelers, 20-17 Week 6 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys lose to Detroit Lions, 38-31 Week 6 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to Detroit Lions, 47-9 Week 8 Madden Prediction: Dallas Cowboys beat San Francisco 49ers, 22-7 Week 8 in Actuality: Dallas Cowboys lose to San Francisco 49ers, 30-24
Dak Prescott considers game on Sunday a ‘must-win’
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images Sunday is a must win for the Dallas Cowboys After going 12-5 for three straight seasons, the Cowboys are in danger of suffering their fifth loss in just eight games this year. To say the 2024 season hasn’t gone according to plan for Dallas would be an understatement. The team still hasn’t won a game at home this year, and frankly the games haven’t been particularly close at home. The team is riddled with injuries, with CB Daron Bland yet to make his season debut, DE Micah Parsons being out for several weeks, and DE DeMarcus Lawrence out as well. Those are just the biggest names who have been unavailable for the team, as they have been without several key role players for several weeks as well, such as CB Caelen Carson, DE Marshawn Kneeland, and WR Brandin Cooks. Looking at the NFC East, the Cowboys are currently in third place. The Washington Commanders are first in the division, to the surprise of many, with a 6-2 record. The Philadelphia Eagles are in second place with a 5-3 record. Currently sitting at 3-4, the Cowboys can’t afford to keep losing games if they want any chance at potentially making a run in the division. When asked by ESPN’s Todd Archer, QB Dak Prescott acknowledged this week’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons is a “must-win” for the team. Is this a must-win for the Cowboys? Dak Prescott: “Yeah. Yeah. Hell to me every game is but obviously 3-4, as I’ve said, lot of season left, but the first start to be able to say that confidently is getting back even, especially having a couple of home ones after that. Yeah.” — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) October 31, 2024 It’s a tough situation for the Cowboys, as they essentially have to beat the Falcons to confidently feel like they can still remain competitive this season and they’ll have to do it without many of their key players. The Falcons currently sit atop the NFC South with a 5-3 record, and have looked very good this season. The Cowboys defense will have its hands full against their high-powered offense. If Dallas hopes to get back to .500 with a win against Atlanta on Sunday, they will need a big performance from Dak Prescott, who has thrown two interceptions in each of his last three games.
This major flaw in Cowboys passing game giving Prescott predictable results
This major flaw in Cowboys passing game giving Prescott predictable results reidhanson The Cowboys’ passing offense is off to their worst start in the Dak Prescott era. Shoddy protection, ineffective route concepts being poorly run, and curious decision-making have all contributed to Dallas’ No. 23 ranking in EPA per pass in 2024. After throwing just nine interceptions in all of 2023, Prescott already has eight picks through the season’s first seven games. He’s on track to set a career high in interceptions thrown and it’s not hard to see why. Nearly every facet of the game has been working against him and with the Cowboys often playing catch-up behind their historically terrible defense, Prescott is often caught forcing bad passes into ugly situations. Not only does Prescott rate at the top of the league in turnover-worthy pass rate in 2024, but he also rates at the top in tight-window throws. It doesn’t take Angela Lansbury to connect those dots. Too old of a reference? Columbo? Matlock? Mystery Incorporated? Inspector Poirot? Moving in the wrong direction… it’s clear Prescott’s turnover issue is directly related to the tight windows in which he’s throwing. Prescott didn’t suddenly forget how to calculate risk or forget how to throw; he’s simply dealing with the situation he’s been given. With receivers struggling to separate and an internal clock that punishes patience, Prescott is feeling the pressure to deliver more tight window throws than he’d otherwise like to. There is no question many of these passes are poor decisions, but given the Cowboys’ 30th ranked defense, Prescott probably feels it’s the only way for team to stay in the hunt. This is a situation in which everyone gets blame. The coaching staff for the poor play design. WRs for failing to get separation. The offensive line for not providing trustworthy pass protection. The running game for not keeping defenses honest. The defense for being universally terrible. And, of course, for Prescott forcing dangerous passes. Don’t let anyone simplify the issue by placing blame at the feet of just one or two entities in Dallas. This takes a team effort and given all the factors working against the passing attack, the Cowboys are getting a very predictable result. Related articles [affiliatewidget_smgtolocal] Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
3 predicciones para el juego de los Dallas Cowboys contra los Atlanta Falcons
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Los Dallas Cowboys juegan contra los Atlanta Falcons el Domingo. Los Dallas Cowboys están buscando su primero juego ganado sin el seis de Octubre y so no pueden el Domingo un mes total van a pasar. Si no es obviamente, es importante para ganar contra los Atlanta Falcons. Ahora no es mucho a ser positivo de los Cowboys pero con un juego bien todo puede cambiar. Los Falcons orita mira poquito arriba y abajo y resulmente no saber que vamos a ver entre los dos equipos. Acquí es donde nosotros llegan con tres predicciones a que se van a pasar. Dak Prescott corre para mas de 10 yardas Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Deste semana trajo discusión regardando Dak Prescott corriendo con el football. En este punto del temporada, Prescott tiene la menor cantidad de intentos para correr que se tenia en el punto igual en todas las temporadas de su career. 10 yardas no es mucho y creo que vamos a ver Prescott llevar unos intentos a resulto de la narrativa que tiene orita. Brandon Aubrey tiene 3 field goals Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Ahora la offensiva de Dallas no puede hacer mucho. Es triste. Los Cowboys están lo peor offensiva en la liga en first down especifica. Cuando el situacion es mal com aci mucho no puede cambiar en una semana. Pero creo que vamos a ver mas de CeeDee Lamb y Jake Ferguson y que Dallas van a mover poquita mas… pero todavia el equipo no puede entrar el endzone y Brandon Aubrey van a tener 3 field goals. Hable de este tema en el más reciente video en la canal de YouTube de Blogging The Boys. ¡Subscribir (puede aqui) al canal para ver mas videos de los Dallas Cowboys en Ingles y Español! Bijan Robinson tiene doble yardas total de el líder running back de Dallas Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Son muchas cosas que son mal de Dallas orita pero numero uno es corriendo el football. En las primera siete juegos los Cowboys tiene 80 o menos corriendo en cinco. No es normal para menos yardas este largo. Es posible que Rico Dowdle van a jugar y no jugo contra San Francisco porque estaba enferme. Incluso si Dowdle juege, los Cowboys no van a tener mucho producion aqui. En el otro lado… Bijan Robinson es un running back especial y el defensiva de los Cowboys no pueden para equipos cuando se correr. Creo que Robinson van a tener doble yardas total de el running back de los Cowboys que es el líder de el grupo en el fin de juego.
Cowboys mailbag: Defensive coordinator, Dak’s rushing skills, and inconsistency
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Our latest mailbag features plenty of questions about the Dallas Cowboys Every week, we take questions on X (Twitter) and Facebook about Dallas Cowboys players and other issues surrounding the team. So let’s get right into it. “What’s your thoughts on the next defensive coordinator being Robert Saleh?” (@Androvian70 on Twitter) Mike: Saleh was a very good defensive coordinator when he was back at San Francisco, he had that defense as one the top defenses in the league and did that while team was still rebuilding the roster back up. Some coaches are better coordinators than they are head coaches. We’ve seen that plenty of times in league history, and by the looks of it that’s the case for Saleh. You go back at look at the defenses he’s had at each period, Houston, Seattle, they’ve all been productive defenses while he’s been part of those teams. With Mike Zimmer attached to Mike McCarthy and the way it’s going this year, more than likely we see Zimmer out the door next year which leave the vacancy open, why not bring in a proven defensive coach like Saleh. Dana: I wouldn’t be opposed to it. He is a very good defensive coach and did a great job on that side of the ball with the New York Jets. He took one of the worst defenses in the league in 2021 to one of the best in 2023. Last season the Jets defense was top three in yards allowed per game and their defense took the ball away 27 times. Saleh could be a real option if the Cowboys decide to let Mike Zimmer’s contract expire. “What is with Dak’s inability or not wanting to even attempt to run? He isn’t that old, what happened?” (@MikeHawkelovesu on Twitter) Mike: It’s a fair comment with no real answer. We can speculate the reasons why but what we do know is when Dak gets those wheels rolling it adds an extra layer to the offense that opposing defenses really struggle to contain. Mobile quarterbacks are cheat-codes in todays NFL (college football even more so), so if Dak would let that safety catch off it would do wonders for this offense. The top three reasons Dak isn’t getting mobile and rushing for downs – play-calling is the most obvious one, Dak’s mental capacity to want to rush after his horrific injury to his ankle, and lastly pressure from the front office to deny Dak to do it. The last one may seem crazy, but when you lose such an expensive player and you’re the man writing the checks then you have quite a bit of pull in that regard. But as fans, every single one would get energized when Dak got rushing up field and collected first downs with his legs, just a shame we don’t see it nowadays. Dana: Although it is not fun to admit it, his ankle injury seems to be a big factor in Prescott’s decisions when it comes to running. Whether it is his own confidence in running or the front office wanting to protect their investment, there is no doubt that the Mississippi State Dak is no longer on the field. Earlier this week, Jerry Jones mentioned that he would prefer that Prescott remain a pocket passer. However, Prescott countered those comments saying that he understands that he should be taking advantage when the opportunities are there. Dak Prescott acknowledged that he could run more when the opportunities are there. He was also asked if he still has the capability to do it. “1,000%,” he said. Prescott has just 24 rushing yards this season. pic.twitter.com/5IDwN0qDPw — Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) October 31, 2024 “So what’s up with the Cowboys and their Jekyll and Hyde consistency issues this season?” (@MrEd315 on Twitter) Mike: This is a team that struggles with adversity on the field. If the team gets behind then it’s not a team set up to claw its way back. Sure, occasionally we see the team fight it out, but generally this team really has a hard time getting back in games when they play from behind. The opposite can be said when they get ahead. If Dallas starts off strong, score early and stay ahead they’re a tough team to get a win from. This season we’ve seen plenty of chasing the score and that’s ended up being their downfall. On another note this is also a team that likes to bully or beat up on lesser opponents which really elevates the team through the season, but when they face better opponents it’s becomes more of a challenge for them to find a win. Dana: Consistency is the big issue for the Cowboys this season. Every time it seems like they’ve got a handle on one aspect of the game (defense stopping the run, receivers creating separation, etc.), they seem to lose it in the next play, quarter or game. There are a lot of factors that could be contributing there, but the biggest one would be the fact that there are so many young players in key roles on this Cowboys roster; a lot of inexperience with the rookies and a lot of back up players starting due to injury. Hopefully as these young guys gain more and more experience, the consistency will come with it.
