With a 6.5-point advantage, the Cowboys are favored in this week's game, suggesting more of a focus on rushing than their typical approach.The leading projections forecast the Cowboys as the 11th-least pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 56.9% pass rate, given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.With a RATE1-RATE2 point reduction in WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that examines high-value offensive usage) from last season to this one, Brandin Cooks has been incorporated much less in his offense's pass game.Brandin Cooks's pass-catching performance diminished this year, averaging a measly 2.6 adjusted catches vs 4.3 last year.Brandin Cooks's 57.5% Adjusted Catch% this year marks a remarkable reduction in his receiving proficiency over last year's 63.1% figure.
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