Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14 )is unable to catch a pass while being defended by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
The Cowboys’ cornerbacks’ performance in their next game against the Lions will be critical to the team’s success. The way they cover Detroit’s skilled wide outs will be crucial in determining how the game is played. To give their defense a significant advantage, the Cowboys need their corners to step up and reduce big plays.
The Lions have a potent passing attack that is spearheaded by a capable quarterback and receivers. To counter this offensive threat, the Cowboys will need to put in place a sophisticated covering system. They can confuse and throw off the timing of the Lions’ receivers by alternating between man and zone coverage.
Additionally, the Cowboys’ pass rush success will support the cornerbacks’ efforts. The secondary will have more opportunity to make plays with the ball if the defensive line can regularly pressure the quarterback.
The front seven and the secondary working together is essential to stopping the Lions’ offense. In the end, the Cowboys’ corners have to step up to the plate. Their coverage work will not only determine how the game turns out, but it will also establish the tone for the defense as a whole. A solid performance in this area might help the Cowboys defeat the Lions handily.
