COWBOYS 7-6 (losses-wins)
Sunday, December 17th
Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Raiders (home team is second)
7:30 PM CST on NBC
We've won our last two games, without Ezekiel Elliott! This is our last game without him. He is eligible to play again on 12/24 vs. Seattle.
With a 7-6 record, we need to win this game if we want a shot to make the playoffs.
So, how do we match up vs. the Raiders??
There are three key areas that we are better in...
1. Total Yards per game. This doesn't always equate to points, but it helps!
2. Time of possession. This is a big one! The team that controls the clock, typically controls the pace and outcome of the game. Some teams are better in the second half, that would be the Raiders. Something the Cowboys have had to prepare for.
3. Third down conversion. Another big one! Each team has four downs to get 10 yards. Your goal is to get the 10 yards on the first or second down. However, if you must go on third or fourth down, you need it to be a short yardage situation, or a really smart play. As predictable as our play-calling has been, it seems to work for us on third down.
How does our Defense match up with theirs?
Our D is slightly better than the Raiders. We've allowed less passing and rushing yards. We've held our opponents to an average of 22.6 point per game. And we are tied with the Raiders in allowing third point conversions. I'd say, advantage Cowboys!
Cowboys key players...
1. Dan Bailey ~ our kicker. Dude, he missed three kicks last week. 3!!! He explained that it was the wind in NYC. But this is the most accurate kicker in the league! He has been 100% accurate, until last week. He was 33.3.%. If he plays this week, with his hamstring injury, I assume the wind in LA won't bother him.
2. Sean Lee ~ linebacker. He has battled a hamstring injury for a few weeks, or a few years. He played last week vs. the Giants and had 18 tackles and an interception, assisted by Chidobe Awuzie. Our rookie CB's (cornerbacks) have stepped up their game!!
We will need our entire D to step up! More and more injuries will keep out Scandrick, David Irving, and possibly Lee. He didn't practice Friday.
3. Rod Smith ~ WR (wide receiver). Who is this guy?? Dude was 5/5 last week, for 113 yards and one TD! Now this is what I'm talking about! He has been in the league three years stepped up when we need it the most! Keep it up Smith! I hope to see more of you and Williams this week!
Our entire Offense needs to play how they did vs. the Giants!
Raiders key players...
1. Derek Carr ~ QB. This guy is pretty good!! He has an amazing arm and can attack any Defense in the fourth quarter! He had an amazing game last week vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. They lost, but not by much. He will be coming in hot this Sunday!!
2. Jared Cook ~ TE (Tight End). This is Carr's go to guy! Our rookie Defensive will have to guard against this dude. He's 6'5" and 254 lbs. Ummm yeah. Big dude. Good luck D!
3. Marshawn Lynch ~ RB. Don't worry, he won't do anything. We've got this!
With a 7-6 record, we need to win this game if we want a shot to make the playoffs.
So, how do we match up vs. the Raiders??
There are three key areas that we are better in...
1. Total Yards per game. This doesn't always equate to points, but it helps!
2. Time of possession. This is a big one! The team that controls the clock, typically controls the pace and outcome of the game. Some teams are better in the second half, that would be the Raiders. Something the Cowboys have had to prepare for.
3. Third down conversion. Another big one! Each team has four downs to get 10 yards. Your goal is to get the 10 yards on the first or second down. However, if you must go on third or fourth down, you need it to be a short yardage situation, or a really smart play. As predictable as our play-calling has been, it seems to work for us on third down.
How does our Defense match up with theirs?
Our D is slightly better than the Raiders. We've allowed less passing and rushing yards. We've held our opponents to an average of 22.6 point per game. And we are tied with the Raiders in allowing third point conversions. I'd say, advantage Cowboys!
Cowboys key players...
1. Dan Bailey ~ our kicker. Dude, he missed three kicks last week. 3!!! He explained that it was the wind in NYC. But this is the most accurate kicker in the league! He has been 100% accurate, until last week. He was 33.3.%. If he plays this week, with his hamstring injury, I assume the wind in LA won't bother him.
2. Sean Lee ~ linebacker. He has battled a hamstring injury for a few weeks, or a few years. He played last week vs. the Giants and had 18 tackles and an interception, assisted by Chidobe Awuzie. Our rookie CB's (cornerbacks) have stepped up their game!!
We will need our entire D to step up! More and more injuries will keep out Scandrick, David Irving, and possibly Lee. He didn't practice Friday.
3. Rod Smith ~ WR (wide receiver). Who is this guy?? Dude was 5/5 last week, for 113 yards and one TD! Now this is what I'm talking about! He has been in the league three years stepped up when we need it the most! Keep it up Smith! I hope to see more of you and Williams this week!
Our entire Offense needs to play how they did vs. the Giants!
Raiders key players...
1. Derek Carr ~ QB. This guy is pretty good!! He has an amazing arm and can attack any Defense in the fourth quarter! He had an amazing game last week vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. They lost, but not by much. He will be coming in hot this Sunday!!
2. Jared Cook ~ TE (Tight End). This is Carr's go to guy! Our rookie Defensive will have to guard against this dude. He's 6'5" and 254 lbs. Ummm yeah. Big dude. Good luck D!
3. Marshawn Lynch ~ RB. Don't worry, he won't do anything. We've got this!
Cowboys MUST WIN if we want to make it to the the big dance!!!
Cowboys win, 28-27
GO COWBOYS!!!
GO COWBOYS!!!
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