4 bold predictions for the Cowboys vs. Bengals Week 2 game

3. La’el Collins and Company Get Rushed

Last week, the Cowboys just weren’t able to take advantage of the injuries the Buccaneers had along their offensive line coming into the game, which ballooned when the left tackle went out with an injury early in the game.

This week, they are facing off against an old friend in La’el Collins and his new Bengal teammates, and the Cowboys pass rush is going to have to have a big game this week if they want to win.

Lucky for them, this Bengals offensive line picked up right where they left off last season, allowing defenders to put pressure on Joe Burrow, giving up sacks, and creating turnovers.

With four new starters along that offensive line, and their well-documented problems handling speed rushers on the edge and up the middle, you can see why the Cowboys’ defensive line and linebackers are champing at the bit to play on Sunday. Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence are going to step up once again and torment Burrow all game with blitzes coming from all sides.

Look for Parsons to be matched up quite a bit against Collins, who still has his issues with speed rushers — just see T.J. Watt’s tape from last week for proof. The defense will be the key to this game for the Cowboys, and they are going to step up in a big way Sunday.

Game Prediction: The Cowboys’ pass rush will get four sacks and two forced fumbles