We previously dissected the Dallas Cowboys’ offense for their forthcoming game this week.
We now return to the position battleground, this time examining the relative strengths of the special teams and defensive positions.
A DEFENSIVE LINE
What more can we say about this defensive line we haven’t previously complained about this season? The unfortunate truth is that only the Carolina Panthers have given up more rushing yards, and this Dallas defensive line has given up more rushing touchdowns than any other NFL team. Despite the claims that this is a passing league, dominating the ground game is the simplest method to maintain control and win a match. As Cowboys fans, we witness the opposition running freely against Dallas every week, which makes for a tiring day. Joe Mixon, who averaged 5.4 yards per rush and scored three touchdowns last week, was the most recent to benefit from the freedom. Now, that same defensive line is up against an offense that leads the league in rushing touchdowns and is sixth in rushing yards.
The Dallas Cowboys will be ideal for Dan Quinn and his defensive line because they are the team with the fewest rushing touchdowns. Although they are just behind Dallas in terms of yards on the run, their defensive line is giving up a lot less rushing touchdowns than Dallas. The standard Dan Quinn system leaks a lot on the ground, although it compensates for this.
Defensive backs
It is difficult to see this defensive back corps attempt to function without DaRon Bland. Last week, Josh Butler replaced Caelen Carson, who was left out. He gave up some big plays but also made one excellent pass breakup. Despite his ups and downs this season, Malik Hooker’s interception was a positive moment. Due to a shoulder injury, Markquese Bell departed last week’s game early and will now be sidelined for the season. Watch Jourdan Lewis’s condition this week as he was absent last week. Naturally, you should also monitor DaRon Bland’s condition as he gets closer to starting.
The fact that the defensive line is under so much pressure up front is something that the Commander’s defensive backs like. They are giving up very few passing yards, but there are two reasons for that. Teams find it simpler to run on them than to pass, which is one reason why the defensive front is performing well in applying pressure. Compared to Dallas, the club has given up more receiving touchdowns and fewer interceptions. Even though the Commanders defense excels in the passing game, their passer rating is minuscule when compared to Dallas’. Although Jeremy Chinn is handling everything that comes his way, Marshon Lattimore, who was just acquired, poses the greatest threat in the secondary. This week, he might make his team debut.
In conclusion, it would be considerably simpler to determine this if Bland was
