The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions will play this week at AT&T Stadium. With just one loss thus far this season, the Lions hold the second-place position in the NFC North. Their goal is obviously to make a deep run in the playoffs, and after having a bye week in Week 5, they will be even better prepared this week when they take on the Cowboys. What is the relative merit of these two offenses? Let us find out by competing according to position.
QUARTERBACK
Jared Goff vs. Dak Prescott
Right now, Dak Prescott is ranked fourth in passing touchdowns and second in passing yards in the league. The game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week featured a lot of highlights, but his performance during the game-winning drive stood out above the rest. He destroyed the Pittsburgh defense while displaying total command of the offense and the abilities of a premier quarterback. With his contract renewal, he fulfilled the team’s need for him to be calm and focused.
Jared Goff ranks tenth among quarterbacks this season with an average of 253 yards per game. But his five touchdowns to interceptions ratio presents problems.one of the lowest ratios in the league, touchdowns to four interceptions. Even with players like Sam LaPorta, David Montgomery, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jameson Williams at his disposal, his stats appear remarkably low. Positively, he has had a week free to prepare for the Dallas game and had an excellent performance against Seattle, completing 18 of 18 passes for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.touchdowns to four interceptions is among the lowest rates in the league. His numbers seem extremely poor considering that he has access to guys like Sam LaPorta, David Montgomery, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jameson Williams. On the plus side, he got a week off to get ready for the Dallas game and performed admirably against Seattle, hitting 18 of 18 throws for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.
DATING RETURNING
Ezekiel Elliott/Rico Dowdle against David Montgomery/Jahmyr Gibbs
Against the Steelers last week, Dowdle had one of his greatest games. In addition to amassing 87 rushing yards and, most impressively, scoring another receiving touchdown, he averaged 4.4 yards per carry. This is the second straight game that he has scored a touchdown through reception. Even against a Steelers defense that was rated among the top five in run defense at the time, Dowdle was able to make some impressive runs up the middle because to a major improvement in run blocking. Conversely, last week Ezekiel Elliott was only able to muster 17 rushing yards.
and, after five games this season, has not yet surpassed the 100-yard threshold. Hunter Luepke, meantime, is getting more playing time every week and keeps getting better with every game. Not too long after, his catch during the game-winning drive set up Jalen Tolbert. Luepke’s brilliance was demonstrated in this play, along with his agility in making the catch and moving swiftly upfield.
Montgomery is presently ranked 16th among running backs with an average of 68 rushing yards per game. Gibbs, meanwhile, is performing even better, coming in 13th place with an average of 71 rushing yards per game. The attacking plan of Detroit is now centered around this dynamic pair, who is highly effective. When combined, they yield an astounding 151
Their seven rushing touchdowns rank fourth overall, and they have the sixth-best running yards per game in the league. Furthermore, this duo is particularly noteworthy for the Detroit Lions offense since they rank fourth in both receiving yards and receptions. Their adaptability renders them a dual threat that is difficult for defenses to contain.
In conclusion, the Cowboys defense outperformed the Steelers in stopping the run with notable improvement. The unanswered question is whether they can continue to produce at this caliber. Detroit is running game is a formidable opponent, and it is imperative to slow it down if you want to stop their attack from controlling the match. Regretfully, the The Cowboys’ run defense ranks in the bottom ten, and this week will be more difficult because Marshawn Kneeland needs surgery. However, the defense of the Lions is playing well; they are now ranked fourth overall and give up an average of just 90 rushing yards each game.
Lions triumph.
LARGE RECEIVERS
Tim Patrick/Amon St. Brown/Jameson Williams/CeeDee Lamb vs. Kalen Tolbert/KaVontae Turpin
Though most people overreact to the situation between Dak and Lamb on the sidelines, other people have expressed reservations about it. Their chemistry is still there, and the two are as strong as ever. Although the media enjoys fabricating stories of tension, discussions with employees of the company show that both players are still extremely close and that their relationship is not at all problematic. With five receptions last week, Lamb demonstrated his abilities, including a toe-tap catch on the sideline that aptly demonstrates his receiving prowess. Jalen Tolbert collected seven receptions overall, including the game-winning catch, to earn his
finest performance as a result of Brandin Cooks’ absence. In the game, he also set a personal best with 87 receiving yards. Turpin, meanwhile, is still making an impression. Last week, he took advantage of five receptions for fifty yards. For Dallas, he now stands fourth in receiving yards and sixth in receptions.
In the NFL, Amon St. Brown is a dependable and talented pass catcher. He is a master at varying his press release approaches and demonstrates remarkable proficiency as a route runner. Astute player that he is, he has already surpassed Lamb with 14 first downs for the Lions this season. On the other hand, Jameson Williams has flourished this season with less attention on him thanks to St. Brown’s efficiency. Williams has a remarkable 22
yards after catch, which puts him 16th in the league, and yards per reception, which ranks third among wide receivers.
In summary, Lamb is in the top ten wide receivers in terms of explosive plays, YAC yards, and receiving yards. The Lions defense, which is ranked fifth worst in the league, has struggled to stop the pass and will face a formidable offensive line led by quarterback Tony Romo, which leads the Cowboys in passing yards.
Cowboys prevail.
TINY END
Sam LaPorta versus Jake Ferguson
As of right now, Ferguson ranks second on the team in both receiving yards and receptions. He had six catches for 70 yards in the previous game, a few of which were key receptions. He has surpassed both Travis Kelce and George Kittle to move up to third place among tight ends in receiving yards despite missing a week of action.
As a rookie last season, LaPorta made a big impression by amassing 86 receptions for 889 yards and an astounding ten touchdown grabs. What makes him special and a dangerous player is his extraordinary speed and acceleration. He has not found the end zone yet this season, though, and with 147 receiving yards, he presently ranks 17th among tight ends.In conclusion, Ferguson faces a big battle as the Lions defense has excelled against tight ends this season. Conversely, the Cowboys’ defense has demonstrated its ability to effectively stop the tight end position. Even though LaPorta has shown a lot of promise this season, he got off to a sluggish start. Ferguson is the better player in this duel, mostly because he has proven his worth over a number of seasons.
Cowboys prevail.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys
SUBTLE LINE
Look out for Tyler Guyton in the practice report for this week. He sustained a knee injury last week, which is why his status is day-to-day. The success of the rushing game was a direct result of the team’s improved run blocking. But the pass protection was weak, giving up two sacks and fifteen pressures, one of which was especially harmful because it resulted in Dak fumbling the ball. The team is playing really well overall, and this season they will face a defense that is in the center of the league in terms of total sacks.
There are some questions at center for the Lions offensive line. The starting center, Frank Ragnow, is recovering from a damaged pectoral muscle.domain. Positively, the offensive line for the Lions has generally shown to be very dependable. This season, they have only allowed seven sacks, and their 33 pressures allowed overall are among the lowest in the league. The outstanding run blocking of this offensive line is what really makes it stand out. It is difficult to argue against the assertion made by many that this is the best run-blocking group in the league. With a potent running back tandem and All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell guiding the way, this facet of their offense is crucial to the team’s identity.
Lions triumph.
