Jean-Jacques Taylor’s 10 truths from the Cowboys’ win over the Lions on Sunday... 1. Dak Prescott hadn’t played in 42 days, and he didn’t play in...
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard runs for a first down as quarterback Dak Prescott looks on during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Arlington.Jean-Jacques Taylor’s 10 truths from the Cowboys’ win over the Lions on Sunday...He passed for 207 yards and a touchdown and didn’t commit a turnover, though he threw several passes that could’ve been intercepted.Clearly, he missed some throws against Detroit.
Pollard had a team-high 83 yards rushing, while Elliott added 57 yards. He also had his best run in a couple of years when he hurdled a defender and kept his balance on a 18-yard run.The Cowboys had 52 yards rushing in the first half. They turned it up in the second half.Pollard followed Elliott’s 18-yard run with a zig-zagging 28-yard run.That’s how a good tandem works.
Turnovers and short fields will help this offense score. Three-and-outs are great, but it doesn’t help a clunky offense.He’s a great example of using every outlet to find talent.He’s second in the league in punt returns with a 16.1 average, and his 52-yard return gave the Cowboys a chance to blow the game open in the third quarter.He’s among the reasons, the Cowboys can win with defense and special teams.has made his presence felt lately.
DeMarcus Lawrence forced a fumble Anthony Barr then recovered on the next play and Dallas kept its 10-6 lead.Look at the schedule and dream the dream.They’re playing the NFC North and AFC South this year and neither one of those divisions is good.