8 ideas to digest before Dallas Cowboys host Green Bay Packers
The Dallas Cowboys are no longer undefeated. And, the Green Bay Packers, along with Aaron Rodgers are heading to Big D. Which NFC powerhouse wins on Sunday?
I told you so. I hate to write that, but I predicted that the Dallas Cowboys would fall in New Orleans to the Saints. Now, I totally whiffed on the score (my prediction was 34-27), but overall, I saw no good outcome for the ‘Boys in the Superdome.
Now that America’s Team is down to a 3-1 record, the matchup between the Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers should be a hot one. Both teams are coming off a loss. Both teams are looking to prove their identity.
Here are 8 ideas to digest before another big game on Sunday. Read on for my prediction as well!
1. Quadruple coverage
So, quarterback Dak Prescott is getting some flack for tossing up a Hail Mary pass to Amari Cooper, who was in quadruple coverage against the Saints. The event is now a meme and made rounds all over Twitter.
Funny? Absolutely. But believe me, the 12-10 loss wasn’t on the quarterback (more on that later).
In fact, I actually liked the throw. Prescott threw it to the number one receiver and was hoping for a yellow flag. He trusts his best receiver to make a play. The ‘Boys were desperate. Time was running out. The game was already over anyway.
2. Prescott played just fine
During the Saints contest, Dak Prescott finished 22 of 33, completing 66.7 percent of his passes. He had 223 passing yards, averaging 6.8 yards a pass. He concluded the game with no touchdowns, one interception, and one sack. Once again, he was perfect in the third period.
I am not a Dak apologist. Let me say this once more: The Saints loss does not fall on his shoulders. Tight end Jason Witten fumbled a ball after Prescott dropped a dime between the numbers. His receivers had dropped balls. The Cowboys had no answers for the loud crowd. His running back, Ezekiel Elliott, was mediocre.
Overall, I predict Prescott to have a big game and play well against the Packers.