The Cowboys will be forced to utilize backup QB Cooper Rush in this contest, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.An extreme throwing game script is indicated by the Cowboys being a heavy -7.5-point underdog in this week's contest.Based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics, the leading projections forecast the Cowboys to run on 37.0% of their opportunities: the 2nd-lowest rate on the slate this week.This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.The predictive model expects Ezekiel Elliott to be a much smaller piece of his team's ground game in this week's game (16.9% projected Carry Share) than he has been this year (32.1% in games he has played).
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