Preview Cowboys vs Bengals

This game will be the first test on the road to the playoffs. Andy Dalton and the Bengals are also looking to try and battle into the playoffs. This game for both teams is can make or break the season. Here is what the Cowboys need to do in order to win the game.

If I was Jason Garrett, right now I would be telling my team to do a lot of the same things that they did last week against the Eagles. Last week many things went right and the Cowboys need everything clicking again to beat the Bengals.

Offensive line
The whole of this offense relies on this offensive line. It is a whole chain reaction that starts with this offensive line. If the good blocks are there then the run game is there, if the run game is there than the pressure is off Romo to throw so he will not make mistakes, if the blocks are there period Romo has time to throw so then he won't make mistakes. I can not stress enough how badly the blocks need to be there, with out them this team will go no where.

Turnovers
Just like last week the Cowboys need to be positive in the turnover margin. The Giants were turnover prone when they lost to the Bengals which is why they got blown out. Romo needs to make smart decisions and the defense needs to apply pressure on second year QB Dalton to force him to throw a bad pass.

Defense
The pass defense really needs to show up in this game. A.J. Green is having a great season and is said to be one of the best wide receivers in the league in only his second year. Dalton loves to use the deep ball with Green and the Cowboys will really have to make sure he does not get even the slightest bit open because he will be able to make great catches all day.

Then for the little things Murray needs to do exactly what he did last time, he was great last week, helping the Cowboys build a balanced offense. He needs to be productive again in order for the Cowboys to win. Dez Bryant also needs to stay consistent. He has been great this year and has really been on fire the past few weeks. He needs to be able to get some great plays in to help the Cowboys win.

My prediction is this one will come down to the wire. The Cowboys need to make sure they don't get to far behind and get the lead early on.
My prediction Cowboys win 20-17