Utilizing Upcoming Video games to Put together?

Whether or not it’s with completely different personnel packages or sure play calls or schemes, do you assume the Cowboys will use these subsequent two video games towards lesser opponents to strive new issues and put together for that closing three-game gauntlet towards the Eagles, Titans and Commanders? Or do they actually simply take it one recreation at a time as is commonly acknowledged publicly?– Doug Morris / Chicago, IL

Nick: If ….. and it is a large IF … the Cowboys are interested by the primary situation you simply talked about, they will by no means, ever, ever say it is something aside from the second situation. The Cowboys will all the time SAY they’re taking it one recreation at a time. Truthfully, within the NFL, you haven’t any different alternative. Give it some thought, enormous level spreads within the NFL are like 16-17 factors, which is what this recreation is with Houston. Even at that, we’re speaking a few fluke play right here, a pass-interference there after which a fumble and you have got a recreation. So you’ll be able to’t take something with no consideration. Now, is that this an opportunity to perhaps play another guys and work on completely different combos, such because the offensive line? Perhaps, however they must get there first and care for enterprise.

Patrik: The entire above, truthfully. You will see some take a look at drives because it pertains to the offensive line (these began two video games in the past) and particularly now at cornerback with Anthony Brown out for the season, making it a good time to steadiness making an attempt to decimate a lesser opponent with seeing what does and doesn’t work because the playoffs method. It is a delicate steadiness, sure, however the Cowboys have the personnel and (extra importantly) the teaching employees to guarantee that it is struck nicely. They can’t afford to lose any video games of their pursuit of the Eagles, however in addition they want to ensure they’ve every thing discovered roster-wise earlier than January.