Preview for Dallas Cowboys @ New York Jets
The Dallas Cowboys enter Week 5 at 1-2 and in want of momentum as they head to MetLife Stadium to face the winless New York Jets, who’re determined to keep away from slipping to 0-5.
Dallas left Week 4 annoyed after a 40-point efficiency towards Inexperienced Bay nonetheless wasn’t sufficient to safe victory.
Dak Prescott and the offense moved the ball nicely, however the protection as soon as once more collapsed late, failing to carry in regulation earlier than working out of steam in time beyond regulation.
That inconsistency has turn into a theme for the Cowboys, who presently personal the NFL’s worst move protection, permitting almost 300 yards by the air per sport.
The Jets weren’t a lot better of their primetime loss to Miami. Regardless of speeding for 197 yards behind sturdy outings from Justin Fields and Breece Corridor, three pricey fumbles doomed New York in a 27-21 defeat.
The line of defense, anticipated to be the power of the roster, didn’t document a single sack, and the secondary continued to surrender explosive performs.
Below new coordinator Aaron Glenn, the unit ranks close to the underside of the league in most passing metrics, with each opponent scoring not less than 27 factors.
Accidents are an added concern for each side. New York could possibly be with out working again Braelon Allen (knee) and a number of other key defenders, together with linebacker Jermaine Johnson and cornerbacks Michael Carter II and Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
Dallas, in the meantime, is adjusting to life with out star receiver CeeDee Lamb, who’s sidelined with a excessive ankle sprain. Prescott will as an alternative depend on George Pickens, Jacob Ferguson, and Jalen Cropper to shoulder the offensive load.
