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Cowboys Seek Redemption Against Giants After Offensive Line Struggles
9 Sep
Summary
- Dallas' offensive line failed to protect Dak Prescott in Week 1
- Linebackers Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn underperformed
- Rookie receivers George Pickens and Jalen Tolbert struggled
As the Dallas Cowboys prepare to host the New York Giants in Week 2, the team is looking to rebound from their close loss to the defending champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys scored on every first-half drive in that game, but were unable to find the end zone in the second half, a concerning trend they'll need to address.
The offensive line, particularly tackles Terence Steele and Tyler Guyton, struggled in pass protection, allowing seven pressures. This is an area the Giants, with their talented defensive front led by Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Abdul Carter, will look to exploit. Quarterback Dak Prescott can only do so much to avoid sacks against such a formidable defensive line.
Defensively, the Cowboys' linebacker corps was a weak spot, with Kenneth Murray, Jack Sanborn, and Damone Clark all underperforming. This is an issue the team must address, as the Giants' offense will look to take advantage. Rookie receivers George Pickens and Jalen Tolbert also had shaky debuts, missing blocks and struggling with their route-running, which could open the door for the Giants to pull off an upset.
The Cowboys will need to shore up these areas if they hope to avoid a disappointing home loss to their division rivals.
