Preview Cowboys vs Falcons

This is just about the worst position for the Cowboys, they play the undefeated Falcons in a must win game. At 3-4, falling back in the race for the NFC East is not affordable. With the Eagles and Redskins also tied with them, the Cowboys need to get some breathing space to try and get a spot in the play offs. Here is what to look for in the game.

The defense needs to do what it has been doing all week long. Be dominate. Matt Ryan comes in as one of the best passers in the league. He has one of the best wide receiver corps in the league, and a very good running back to back him up. Stopping this offense will be key to win this game. Luckily with one of the best defenses in the league, I don't think stopping them will be to big of a problem for the Cowboys.

The offensive line needs to step up big in this game. The Falcons defense has also been hot this year, so  there going to need to be able to block for Romo well enough to give him time in the pocket to throw. If he gets pressured too much, then Romo will be forced to scramble and through the ball, which does not end well. If Romo keeps having to throw the ball under pressure, he will throw interceptions which have been the main reason for the losses this year. Romo's main problem is he always try's to force the throw. It seems that he never wants to throw the ball away, or scramble if receivers aren't open. He is always trying to get yards threw the air. Which yes sometimes works out, but if an interception happens, it hurts the Cowboys chances greatly. Just look at the Giants and Bears games, if Romo only threw about 1 interception in both of those games, they would have won.

Another thing the Cowboys need to do in this game, is make sure they control the fourth quarter. This year the Falcons have been known for coming back in the fourth to win games. The Cowboys will need to be able to manage the clock and not turn the ball over to make sure they don't lose from a come back.

The running game also needs to be there in this game. Demarco Murray may be back for this game which would be a huge help. Without him Jones has not been a big success. Having a balanced offense is key with a quarter back that throws one to many interceptions. If Murray is back and healthy for this game, he will be key for winning the game.

The last thing, is to not fall behind early. Yes they were able to recover from a 23 point deficit to the Giants, but if they had just stayed in that game more they could have won it.

Over all the Cowboys just need to get their offense clicking in order to win this game and show that they deserve to be in the play offs.

My prediction - Cowboys win 28-27