Cowboys at Falcons: 4 bold predictions for Week 11
The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott roll into Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face their demons. Here are my predictions for this big game.
In what most people see as the game the broke quarterback Dak Prescott last season. The Dallas Cowboys return to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to face the Atlanta Falcons. The last time the Cowboys were here they were manhandled by the Falcons in all phases of the game.
Here are my predictions on why this week will have a different outcome in a pivotal game for both teams.
Prediction #1
When the Dallas Cowboys went up against the Falcons last year they were missing two big pieces of their offense in running back Ezekiel Elliott (suspension) who would have taken a lot of pressure off of quarterback Dak Prescott. The other was left tackle Tyron Smith (groin). Missing Smith proved to be more costly with the Cowboys starting Chaz Green who gave up six sacks to Adrian Clayborn.
This time around Elliott and Smith will both be on the field and it will have a huge effect on the offense as a whole and boosts Prescott’s confidence.
Prediction #2
The Atlanta Falcons are going into this game ranked 4th in passing yards and 30th in rushing. While some may worry about this the Cowboys will welcome it as it plays into their strength on defense.
The Cowboys rank 9th in total passing defense and 6th in rushing defense. I predict that the Cowboys are able to keep Falcons receivers Calvin Ridley, and Mohamad Sanu at bay causing the Falcons offense should stall as it did against the Browns last week.
I believe this Cowboys defense will also be able to create three turnovers this week.
Prediction #3
Dak Prescott will exorcize his demons and regain his form against a very vulnerable Falcons defense ranked 27th in passing yards and 19th in rushing. Adding left tackle Tyron Smith to protect his blind side will give Prescott the time to pass the ball, something he didn’t have last season.
While running back Ezekiel Elliott will keep the defenses attention giving Prescott more space to make throws to receivers Amari Cooper, Cole Beasley, and Michael Gallup. This week, Prescott will regain his confidence and become the quarterback we all thought could lead this team into the future.
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Prediction #4
The Dallas Cowboys will show the rest of the NFC that they are back and ready to take on all challengers. Ezekiel Elliott will run for 120 yards while Dak Prescott throws for over 300 yards. The Cowboys defense will have problems stopping Julio Jones contain the rest of the Falcons offense and force quarterback Matt Ryan to make mistakes causing three turnovers.