Offensive line
Run game
Turnovers
This week the Cowboys should mainly be focusing on that o-line, there is just no blocking for the run game and no time for the quarterback to throw. In the run game the Cowboys signed Lance Dunbar from the practice squad to maybe try and improve in that area. In the pre season Dunbar had a very impressive performance against the Dolphins in the last game. But did not make the final roster, with the run game just ranking 29th in the league, the Cowboys want to see if Dunbar can be a spark on the offense. As for turnovers, Romo can't force the throw. If nobody is open buy time, run out of the pocket, and if that doesn't work, throw it away. Throwing it away is always better then a turnover. Romo just has to recognize when the play is breaking down and when to get rid of the ball. Now playing the Ravens will be a tough game for this Cowboys offense. In week 5 the Ravens held the Chiefs to just 6 points. This game could go in two directions basically. One, the bye week could have been a tremendous help and the Cowboys fixed the issues and the offense does great against the Ravens mighty defense which makes the Cowboys look good. Or the issues did not get fixed and they are barely able to move the ball making them selves look worse. As for the defense, the Ravens only scored 9 points in week 5. But that does not mean they have a terrible offense. Torrey Smith is an explosive wide receiver and Ray Rice is one of the top running backs in the league. But they are inconsistent, for example the 9 points last week. So really the Cowboys defense looks to have an advantage over the Ravens offense. But the Cowboys offense needs to deliver. What they need to focus on is turnovers, the Ravens have a strong defense and if Romo isn't careful he could have a repeat of week 4. My predictions in this game is that the turnovers will stop and the run game will be there. Tony Romo wants to have more then just one playoff when under his belt, Romo knows he is better and will look to prove himself in this game. The run game I predict will get going again, with Dunbar maybe getting some carries he could prove he deserves that spot on the roster. But I do not think the offensive line problems will be solved. Fixing a sloppy offensive line takes more then 2 weeks, this line may be improve but not solid.
Final Prediction
Cowboys 20-17
I think this will be a close game but in the end the Cowboys will get the win.
I don't think Dunbar was brought up to help run game, more so for return game.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, the return game is also sloppy but if he is on the roster why not have him run the ball a bit? The run game hasn't done much at all this year so he could help.
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