As the NFL season approaches the halfway mark, Week 9 features a crucial matchup between the struggling Dallas Cowboys (3-4) and the soaring Atlanta Falcons (5-3). The game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday, November 5, at 1:00 PM ET.
What’s at Stake?
The Cowboys desperately need a win to snap a two-game losing streak and keep their playoff hopes alive. Quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will need to elevate their performances amid several injuries affecting the team's depth. In contrast, the Falcons aim to solidify their playoff position, bolstered by quarterback Kirk Cousins' strong season.
Key Injuries for Dallas
Dallas faces several injury concerns:
Micah Parsons (LB) – Potentially limited effectiveness.
DaRon Bland (CB) – Out, forcing backups to step up.
Trevon Diggs (CB) – Questionable status could impact the secondary.
Zack Martin (OG) – Questionable, affecting the offensive line.
Falcons’ Defensive Injuries
The Falcons will be without DT Ruke Orhorhoro and LB JD Bertrand, and have three players listed as questionable, including RG Chris Lindstrom and LB Troy Andersen, which could create opportunities for the Cowboys.
Key Players to Watch
Kirk Cousins (QB): Effective with a 97.8 passer rating and 14 touchdowns this season.
Dak Prescott (QB): Needs to improve his 10 touchdowns to 8 interceptions ratio.
CeeDee Lamb (WR): Coming off a two-touchdown game and aiming for back-to-back multi-touchdown performances.
Kyle Pitts (TE): Key for Atlanta, with 419 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season.
Keys to Victory
For the Cowboys: Establish a balanced attack with Prescott connecting with Lamb, while the defense limits Cousins and Pitts.
For the Falcons: Exploit Dallas’s injury issues, utilizing Cousins and Pitts to control the game.
Prediction
Despite their injuries, the Cowboys have the talent to compete, but the Falcons have the edge with their home-field advantage and overall health. Expect a competitive game with significant playoff implications. Tune in Sunday for what promises to be an exciting contest!
What’s at Stake?
The Cowboys desperately need a win to snap a two-game losing streak and keep their playoff hopes alive. Quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will need to elevate their performances amid several injuries affecting the team's depth. In contrast, the Falcons aim to solidify their playoff position, bolstered by quarterback Kirk Cousins' strong season.
Key Injuries for Dallas
Dallas faces several injury concerns:
Micah Parsons (LB) – Potentially limited effectiveness.
DaRon Bland (CB) – Out, forcing backups to step up.
Trevon Diggs (CB) – Questionable status could impact the secondary.
Zack Martin (OG) – Questionable, affecting the offensive line.
Falcons’ Defensive Injuries
The Falcons will be without DT Ruke Orhorhoro and LB JD Bertrand, and have three players listed as questionable, including RG Chris Lindstrom and LB Troy Andersen, which could create opportunities for the Cowboys.
Key Players to Watch
Kirk Cousins (QB): Effective with a 97.8 passer rating and 14 touchdowns this season.
Dak Prescott (QB): Needs to improve his 10 touchdowns to 8 interceptions ratio.
CeeDee Lamb (WR): Coming off a two-touchdown game and aiming for back-to-back multi-touchdown performances.
Kyle Pitts (TE): Key for Atlanta, with 419 receiving yards and three touchdowns this season.
Keys to Victory
For the Cowboys: Establish a balanced attack with Prescott connecting with Lamb, while the defense limits Cousins and Pitts.
For the Falcons: Exploit Dallas’s injury issues, utilizing Cousins and Pitts to control the game.
Prediction
Despite their injuries, the Cowboys have the talent to compete, but the Falcons have the edge with their home-field advantage and overall health. Expect a competitive game with significant playoff implications. Tune in Sunday for what promises to be an exciting contest!
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00:00The Dallas Cowboys are looking to avoid dropping a third straight game when they head east
00:09to play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, a team they've beaten three straight times up until
00:14this point.
00:15But here's the thing.
00:16Even if Dallas loses and goes 3-5 to start the season, not all hope is lost for the Cowboys.
00:22In each of the past four seasons, one team who has started with a record of 3-5 or worse
00:28has still made the postseason, despite it.
00:31Head coach Mike McCarthy said that the team needs to be playing some complementary football.
00:35So in order for Dallas to go 4-4, they have to win the turnover battle.
00:39He said that the big thing is the turnover ratio right now, because it holds back a lot
00:44of productivity.
00:46For all things Dallas Cowboys, you can tune in to Spectrum Cable, Channel 15, on Wednesday
00:49and Thursday nights at 11.
00:51For D210 Sports, I'm Sydney Staples, and you've just been Credentialed.