(10-12-2018, 07:59 PM)Eric1 Wrote:

(10-12-2018, 07:53 PM)Bullseye Wrote: But that's the thing.  KC's defense isn't that good, and our OL got Bortles pressured to the point he went "full derp mode" against a not so good defense.

That sort of thing can stop us from gaining momentum, help Dallas create momentum, and stop us from getting it back or taking advantage of it assuming the D makes a play.

We could still win this game...but the state of the OL makes it much harder than it otherwise would be.

Chiefs' Defense isn't as bad as the numbers say. The numbers are skewed because their Offense has been putting up so many points, their Defense lets Opp Offenses rack up yards on them that look bad on paper, but don't have much impact on the out come of the actual game.

Us getting away from the run too early was the main cause of our issues vs the Chiefs. They went to the pass way too soon, when the Chiefs were showing that they couldn't really stop our running game. They have to mix up the run and pass to keep them honest obviously, but they really have to stop trying to get cute and out thinking themselves in obvious situations.

I agree that we got away from the run too soon.

But I think that Fournette being out had a lot to do with that.

For whatever reason, the team seems to pass more with Yeldon in the lineup and doesn't seem content to grind it out on the ground.

While running the ball more may well be the smart play, I wonder how willing Hackett and company would be willing to employ such a strategy (not saying they are less than smart).

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(10-12-2018, 07:59 PM)JackCity Wrote: The Cowboys defense is no push over. Very athletic and physical, two big corners who can run , two LBs who run 4.5s , secondary can play inside out and mix all over. They will be a challenge.  

Win the turnover battle and we win the game

This is my main concern about this game.

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