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5 bold predictions for the Dallas Cowboys’ 2022 season

By Lucas Mascherin

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. (Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. (Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) /
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The 2022 NFL season is almost here, and what better way to kick it off than by making some final bold predictions ahead of Week 1? Our site released our first set of bold predictions back in June, but now that we know more about the roster, we wanted to give it another go.

We’ve made it through training camp and preseason, the two periods of time filled with overreactions. As always, the Dallas Cowboys see optimistic and pessimistic overreactions during this time of the year.

I like to keep things positive, so why not start the season with bold predictions? Just as a clarification, that doesn’t mean I genuinely believe these things will happen; instead, they are ambitious goals that are still possible.

5 bold predictions for the Dallas Cowboys’ 2022 season

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Sep 27, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (left) and running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) react after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Cowboys Have 2 RBs Rush for 1,000+ Yards

Having a solid rushing attack is embedded into the Cowboys’ offensive culture. Anytime the team has been successful, they have had a deadly run game. Now, the team boasts two talented backs capable of reaching the 1,000-yard mark.

America’s Team already has a lock to reach the mark in Ezekiel Elliott. He reached this milestone in four of his six seasons, so making it a fifth time is not a lot to ask. If you’re worried about Zeke, don’t be. Owner Jerry Jones said the offense will go as far as he does … for real.

A 1,000-yard season for the fifth time in his seven seasons as a pro should be a guarantee as long as he stays healthy. The tricky thing is, with so many touches given to one player, how can another back reach 1,000+ yards?

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Tony Pollard was one of the most efficient players in the NFL last season, averaging 5.5 yards per run and 8.6 yards per catch. More touches are available with wideouts Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson leaving the team. Now, will they be running the ball or catching it?

Pollard has been lining up as a wideout in practice as he did at Memphis, which could limit his chances to run the ball. Considering how vital the rushing attack has been to Dallas’ success, it’s not likely they limit his opportunities as a running back.

The Memphis native ran the ball 130 times in 15 games in 2021, and there’s a chance it could increase to 180 in 17 games. Yes, seeing him run that many times is ambitious, but it is hard to ignore how well he runs the ball. He needs 10.6 runs per game at just over 5.5 yards per run.

The plus is that USFL MVP KaVonte Turpin will take over the return duties, freeing Pollard up from his kick return snaps. With a couple more touches and two more games, the explosive back can break out for 1,000+ rushing yards.

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