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Dallas Cowboys: 5 ways to avoid 1-3 against the Detroit Lions

By Michael H. Vu

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is hit by Quinton Jefferson #99 of the Seattle Seahawks as he passes during the second half at CenturyLink Field on September 23, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is hit by Quinton Jefferson #99 of the Seattle Seahawks as he passes during the second half at CenturyLink Field on September 23, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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The Dallas Cowboys are staring right at a 1-3 start to the 2018 season. The Detroit Lions just beat the Patriots. Here are five ways the Cowboys can win.

Things are looking dark around the Dallas Cowboys. The offense is bad. The play-calling system (if there really is one) is a franchise embarrassment. Let’s face it: America’s Team has a major hill to climb on offense.

With the team facing a 1-3 start to boot the NFL season, the Cowboys have to find their motto with nearly a quarter of the season over. Now that we have three games in the book, we begin to paint a picture of this team. And no, it’s not pretty.

This week, the Detroit Lions (1-2) are playing visitors. Fresh off a 26-10 victory of the New England Patriots, quarterback Matthew Stafford takes aim in Big D. The loser goes to 1-3, while the winner breathes a little easier at 2-2.

Who wins? Here are five keys for the Dallas Cowboys.

#1. Offense, offense, offense

I really hope offensive coordinator Scott Linehan is working overtime — starting last Sunday night. Because guess what, the Lions defense just clawed at Tom Brady. Brady went 14 of 26 for the day. He threw for 133 yards and had a big pick.

So, if the Lions can pick at one of the greatest quarterbacks to play the game, a living legend, what will they do to Dak Prescott? Folks, this might get ugly. Scott Linehan and his fellow intern, Kellen Moore, have their work cut out.

Now is the time to dial the tricks and misdirection. Read option? QB draw? End around? I mean come on, let the Madden video game simulation occur because anything has to be better than what this offense has shown.

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