Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons Predictions and Previews

The Atlanta Falcons want to consolidate their first place in the NFC South. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys want to salvage their season and begin their push into the playoffs. The Falcons will only compete with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for division supremacy.

In contrast, the Cowboys have to contend with the Eagles and Commander, and their management's incompetence stands in the way of the self-proclaimed “America's Team.” On paper, this game looks like a snoozefest. However, it has all the qualities of a shootout. A high-scoring affair where defense seems optional and points fall like an April rain.

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What happened to Dak Prescott?

The veteran quarterback and check casher is going through one of his toughest years. Last year, Prescott threw 36 touchdowns with just nine interceptions. With a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 10:8, Dak Prescott can't hit the broadside of a barn with a dump truck. His delivery looks rigid. The ball sails on the outside lanes.

Meanwhile, Dallas' offensive line, long a staple and cornerstone of the offense, can't block. Prescott gets thrown all over the place by every team and can't enjoy a flawless pocket. With defenders in front of him, Prescott does his best with nothing coming his way.

Big name, lackluster results

When Atlanta traded Matt Judon, the prevailing thought focused on how he would bolster the Falcons' pass rush. Unfortunately, it hasn't stopped to this day. Now Atlanta needs more from him.

Within a pass rush that can only claim six sacks, Judon must lead the transition. The change must begin immediately. Say what you will about Dak Prescott, he will tear the Falcons apart if the defense doesn't come home and harass him. Without Judon's schematic flexibility, he must rush from every gap from both the three- and two-point positions.

Final prediction

As mentioned, this game feels like a scorefest. For the Cowboys, Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb have at least six receptions for 100 yards and a score. But the surprise is tight end Jake Ferguson, who also finds the end zone on his way to 70 yards.

Prescott enjoys three touchdowns through the air as the Dallas running game stalls. The Cowboys get at least nine points from the kicking game. In contrast, Kirk Cousins ​​throws it straight to Trevon Diggs.

However, the single interception is the only mistake of the afternoon. Cousins ​​surpasses the 300-yard mark while throwing two touchdowns. The duo of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier combined for 175 yards, with Robinson hitting paydirt. Younghoe Koo kicked two 40-yard field goals on his way to a double-digit afternoon.

Final result:

Falcons 36
Cowboys 32

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