The Cowboys will be forced to use backup quarterback Cooper Rush in this week's game, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.At a -4-point disadvantage, the Cowboys are underdogs in this week's game, indicating more of a reliance on moving the ball through the air than their standard approach.The model projects the Cowboys as the 6th-least run-oriented offense on the slate this week with a 38.2% run rate, based on their underlying traits and matchup dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.While Ezekiel Elliott has garnered 21.7% of his offense's rush attempts in games he has played this year, the leading projections forecast him to be a much smaller part of Dallas's running game in this week's contest at 8.4%.
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