4 bold predictions for the Dallas Cowboys vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Last week’s bold predictions I put forth for the Dallas Cowboys didn’t really hold up that well. This week, I have a feeling that they are going to bounce back against a tougher Jacksonville Jaguars team that has improved quite a bit since the beginning of the season.

While the rest of the AFC South is in a slump, the Jaguars are looking to make a push to challenge the Titans for the division title, and they see the Cowboys as a major roadblock in their plans.

The Cowboys, on the other hand, are looking to make back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since the 2006-2007 seasons and can do it with a win this week. It’s not going to be easy, but the Cowboys, even with the injuries they sustained last week, should be able to take advantage of some of the injuries the Jaguars are dealing with.

Hopefully, this week’s four bold predictions against the Jaguars come true.

4 bold predictions for the Cowboys vs Jaguars Week 15 matchup

4. Cowboys Sack Party Returns

Last week, the Cowboys weren’t able to pick up any sacks against a bad Texans offensive line, but kudos to the Texans for using a mobile quarterback to counter the Cowboys’ pass rush.

This week, the Cowboys face another mobile quarterback in Trevor Lawrence, but this time around, the Cowboys defenders know what they are up against. Expect to see more containment on Lawrence this week compared to last week — and more sacks as well.

The Jaguars’ offensive line has been better, but they still aren’t good enough to handle the amount of pressure defensive coordinator Dan Quinn can dial up, and dial it up he will this week.

I expect Micah Parsons to get back on track with another multi-sack game, with DeMarcus Lawrence and Sam Williams getting in on the action as well.

Game Prediction: Cowboys amass 5 sacks after getting 0 in Week 14.

3. Slowing the Mobile Quarterback

Another way the Cowboys are going to try and limit Lawrence and his scrambling ability will be to place a spy defender on him.

The Cowboys have deployed this tactic many times against mobile quarterbacks, and have had success when doing it. It will also help keep a defender in the middle of the field to help defend crossing routes, as well as the running plays the Jaguars will use to negate the Cowboys’ pass rush.

Lawrence is dealing with a toe injury, but was able to play last week and play well. The Cowboys aren’t going to take any chances and let another mobile quarterback help keep the opposing offense on the field. If the Cowboys can get some hits on Lawrence and make him start thinking twice about tucking the football and running, then that takes one more weapon away from the Jaguars’ offense.

Game Prediction: Trevor Lawrence won’t run for more than 25 yards in this game.

2. Prescott and Lamb Get Back on Track

When your best receiver has five catches for 33 yards and your quarterback throws two interceptions in a game, it’s easy to say it wasn’t a good day for the offense. This week, the Cowboys tandem has a chance to get back on track against a leaky Jaguars secondary that’s also dealing with injuries at safety and cornerback.

Lamb and Prescott will look to get off to a fast start in this game to test this secondary, and in doing so will open up the field for Michael Gallup, Noah Brown, and T.Y. Hilton to make plays as well.

As long as the Cowboys’ offensive line can keep the pressure off of Prescott, they should be able to find holes in this defense to move the football and wear down an already banged-up Jaguars defense.

The Cowboys need to keep the confidence of this receiving group up, and this game on Sunday is the perfect time to get back to work.

Game Prediction: Prescott throws for 295 yards and 3 touchdowns, and Lamb catches 8 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown.

1. Anthony Rush’s First Game is a Good One

You might have thought I was talking about the return of Tyron Smith for the Cowboys, but I want to talk about the impact that Anthony Rush can have on this defense.

During his time in Atlanta, Rush was put in a situation where he was asked to play in a 3-4 defense when he was better suited to play in the 4-3 defense. Rush has the ability to handle double teams and free up other defenders to make plays, which is exactly what the Cowboys need after losing Johnathan Hankins last week.

This week, Rush will get the chance to show how much of a factor he can be in defending the run.

His size and power are going to really show up on the field this weekend, and he will be a big reason why the Cowboys are going to be able to slow this Jaguars running attack.

Game Prediction: With Rush in the lineup, the Cowboys won’t give up a run longer than 10 yards, and will hold the Jaguars to 70 yards rushing in the game.

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