Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Dallas Cowboys to run on 40.6% of their chances: the 11th-lowest frequency on the slate this week.The weather forecast calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, and reduced rush volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.Rico Dowdle's rushing effectiveness (3.40 adjusted yards per carry) has been some of the worst in football this year (21st percentile when it comes to running backs).With a very bad rate of 2.09 yards after contact (13th percentile) this year, Rico Dowdle rates among the least efficient running backs in football.When it comes to the defensive tackles' role in defending against the run, New York's group of DTs has been excellent since the start of last season, grading out as the 2nd-best in football.
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