Sleep easy P-Rox
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:42 pm
Dallas vs. Minnesota this week and here is a lil homerism at its finest as I give my opinion on what the Boys need to do to get to the NFC Championship game.
In order for Dallas to be successful offensively they must run the ball effectively. Heavy doses of Barber, Jones and Choice in various formations to confuse the Vikes front seven is critical to set up short down and distances for Romo early. Thats no easy task against those defensive tackles, but the O-Line is just playing nasty right now. If they can open up some holes for the running game and provide the time so Romo can find a rhythm early, much like Cuntler, he can give that Vikes secondary fits trying to cover Austin, Williams, Crayton and Witten. It has to be a balanced attack, but if Dallas gets behind early and Romo has to sling it? Game over after his first pick.
On the defensive side of the ball, Dallas has to keep doing what its been doing these past 5 weeks. They've faced some pretty potent offenses during this period, including the Chargers, Saints and Philly twice. All of those offenses rank in the top five in scoring, and Dallas has done a great job in holding them in check. Two key factors for this success has been the emergence of Jenkins on the corner and Spencer on the "other" edge. Both have stepped up tremendously, and I see no reason why this unit can't do the same against Minnesota. Dallas has yet to allow a 100 yard rusher this season, and will face as big challenge in keeping that streak in tact with AP....errrrrrr AD (cool Dins?). Favre isn't a mobile QB, and will feel the pressure from Ware and Spencer, which in years past, has translated to interceptions. Jenkins, Newman and Scandrick will all be waiting with open arms if Favre wants to play Santa Claus with the football
On Special Teams, and I know some people laugh like this facet of the game isn't all that, Buehler has to boom some kicks deep into the endzone. He's had pretty good success doing so, and that will be key to limiting Harvin's ability to beat you with a big play. McBriar has been nothing short of all-pro with booming high punts that give his coverage team and excellent chance of making a quick tackle or the player just fair-catching it. I think everyone is on board with making offenses try and beat this defense rather than giving up a big punt or kickoff return.
I also like the keep in mind that Favre has never beaten a Cowboys team in the playoffs, or in any stadium outside of Lambeau, so I will cross my fingers and hope that trend continues.
Cowboys 24
Vikes 20
RIP P-Rox
In order for Dallas to be successful offensively they must run the ball effectively. Heavy doses of Barber, Jones and Choice in various formations to confuse the Vikes front seven is critical to set up short down and distances for Romo early. Thats no easy task against those defensive tackles, but the O-Line is just playing nasty right now. If they can open up some holes for the running game and provide the time so Romo can find a rhythm early, much like Cuntler, he can give that Vikes secondary fits trying to cover Austin, Williams, Crayton and Witten. It has to be a balanced attack, but if Dallas gets behind early and Romo has to sling it? Game over after his first pick.
On the defensive side of the ball, Dallas has to keep doing what its been doing these past 5 weeks. They've faced some pretty potent offenses during this period, including the Chargers, Saints and Philly twice. All of those offenses rank in the top five in scoring, and Dallas has done a great job in holding them in check. Two key factors for this success has been the emergence of Jenkins on the corner and Spencer on the "other" edge. Both have stepped up tremendously, and I see no reason why this unit can't do the same against Minnesota. Dallas has yet to allow a 100 yard rusher this season, and will face as big challenge in keeping that streak in tact with AP....errrrrrr AD (cool Dins?). Favre isn't a mobile QB, and will feel the pressure from Ware and Spencer, which in years past, has translated to interceptions. Jenkins, Newman and Scandrick will all be waiting with open arms if Favre wants to play Santa Claus with the football
On Special Teams, and I know some people laugh like this facet of the game isn't all that, Buehler has to boom some kicks deep into the endzone. He's had pretty good success doing so, and that will be key to limiting Harvin's ability to beat you with a big play. McBriar has been nothing short of all-pro with booming high punts that give his coverage team and excellent chance of making a quick tackle or the player just fair-catching it. I think everyone is on board with making offenses try and beat this defense rather than giving up a big punt or kickoff return.
I also like the keep in mind that Favre has never beaten a Cowboys team in the playoffs, or in any stadium outside of Lambeau, so I will cross my fingers and hope that trend continues.
Cowboys 24
Vikes 20
RIP P-Rox