Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons Predictions and Preview
Cowboys Look to Stay Perfect on the Road
The Dallas Cowboys will look to remain undefeated on the road when they travel to Atlanta to face the Falcons on Sunday. The Cowboys are 5-3 on the season, with a perfect 3-0 record away from home. The Falcons, meanwhile, are 4-4 on the season and have lost two of their last three games.
The Cowboys are led by quarterback Dak Prescott, who has thrown for 1,813 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. He has also rushed for 276 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Ezekiel Elliott is also a key part of the Cowboys' offense, rushing for 703 yards and nine touchdowns this season.
The Falcons are led by quarterback Matt Ryan, who has thrown for 1,955 yards and 11 touchdowns this season. He has also rushed for 211 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Todd Gurley is also a key part of the Falcons' offense, rushing for 538 yards and four touchdowns this season.
Cowboys Defense Will Be Tested
The Cowboys' defense will be tested by the Falcons' offense, which is averaging 26.3 points per game. The Cowboys' defense is allowing an average of 23.4 points per game, which is 13th in the NFL.
The Cowboys' defense will need to be able to generate pressure on Ryan and force him into making mistakes. The Cowboys' defense has 20 sacks this season, which is tied for 10th in the NFL.
Falcons Defense Will Need to Step Up
The Falcons' defense will need to step up and play well if they want to have a chance to beat the Cowboys. The Falcons' defense is allowing an average of 24.1 points per game, which is 15th in the NFL.
The Falcons' defense will need to be able to stop the Cowboys' running game and force Prescott into making mistakes. The Falcons' defense has 15 sacks this season, which is tied for 20th in the NFL.
Prediction
The Cowboys are a slight favorite to win this game, but the Falcons are a dangerous team at home. The Cowboys' defense will need to play well to slow down the Falcons' offense. The Falcons' defense will also need to play well to force Prescott into making mistakes. I predict the Cowboys will win this game 27-24.