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Predicting the Dallas Cowboys five toughest games of 2017

By Dyllan Larson

Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) takes a knee in the end zone prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) takes a knee in the end zone prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 27, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones (11) dives for the pylon to score a touchdown in the third quarter against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Tyler Patmon (26) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones (11) dives for the pylon to score a touchdown in the third quarter against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Tyler Patmon (26) at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

#1 – 11/12/2017 @ Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are the defending NFC conference champions and have arguably the most dynamic offense in the NFL.

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is one of the premier players in the entire league at any position. It will be a challenge to contain him.

Quarterback Matt Ryan led Atlanta to the Superbowl and is the reigning NFL MVP.

The Falcons also have two dynamic running backs in Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. Both are explosive runners with the ability to make splash plays in the passing game as well.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is entering his third year in Atlanta which means he should just now really be getting comfortable with his defensive personnel and starting to feel like he has the pieces in place to run his version of Pete Carroll’s 4-3 under scheme.

The Falcons have two young pass rushers in Vic Beasley and rookie Takkarist McKinley that could be book ends for a defense that is accumulating quality young talent and could prove to be much improved as a unit.

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This is also can’t miss NFL action for football fans in general with two of the most dynamic offenses going head to head in a matchup that might see part two in late January.

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