Details continue to emerge regarding the Cowboys’ game against the Ravens on Tuesday night. In particular, they have to do with Lamar Jackson could start that day. Of course, depending on how you feel physically, you will jump onto the playing field.
According to Tom Pelissero, Jackson will be off the Covid-19 list for Sunday. However, this does not mean that the Baltimore organization will activate it immediately. First you have to see the results of the medical tests, and analyze if the quarterback can be ready to play on Tuesday. Taking into account how little time he will have to face the Cowboys, it is also necessary to see if they decide to risk. Since being away from the practices for so long, its effectiveness could be somewhat compromised.
#Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is eligible to be activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list with medical clearance on Sunday, I’m told. Baltimore faces the #Cowboys on Tuesday.
– Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 4, 2020
However, the Marshal has very good numbers so far this regular season. So far, he has 175 completions of 276 attempts, 1,948 yards and 15 touchdowns. Certainly, it would be a huge relief for Baltimore if the QB gets to play to its fullest by Tuesday.
As the 32nd pick in the 2018 Draft, Jackson has become a sensation in the rival franchise. He led the team to the postseason twice in a row, with a regular-season total record of 6276 yards and 57 touchdowns. The best thing that could happen to the Cowboys is if Jackson doesn’t play. And if you do, let it not be at the level you are used to doing.
In any case, if the Ravens have something, it is that they analyze their pieces very well and make decisions according to the capacity of their players. Both running backs Mark Ingram Jr. and JK Dobbins were available against the Steelers, they still didn’t use them. Something similar could happen with Jackson, only this time his replacement would not be Robert Griffin III, since he is on the disabled list. In his place, Trace McSorley would enter, who already saw action against Pittsburgh and achieved a 70-yard touchdown.
.@McSorley_IX throw it on a DIME to @Primetime_jet ????
First NFL TD pass for @McSorley_IX! pic.twitter.com/t1lSJzFyQG
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 2, 2020
At 3-8, many might think the Cowboys have a tough time against the Ravens. However, after the organization’s outbreak with Covid-19, the team has lost three consecutive games. Dallas could perfectly take advantage of this situation, and show a performance like the one they did against the Vikings. Taking into account how the NFC East is, a victory would leave them still in the race despite the rest of the negative results.
In the all-time matchup record between the franchises, Baltimore leads the series with four wins and one loss. That single loss for the AFC North team was given by the Cowboys generation of 2016. The one with rookies Dak Prescott and Zeke Elliott who were wreaking havoc in the NFC East.
.@dallascowboys vs @Ravens in Week 13.
Last time these teams met, @dak threw for 301 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie. ???? pic.twitter.com/vFxOE9FhNU
— NFL (@NFL) May 10, 2020
The result would be a 27-17 cowboy victory, with Dak throwing for 301 yards and three touchdowns. In Zeke’s case, he finished with 25 carries and 97 yards. Of course, a lot has changed as Dak is missing this season and Zeke is not at his best. To that we add that Dez Bryant will be on the other side of the curb, one of the historic receivers in Dallas. But as already mentioned, Baltimore’s three consecutive losses are the key to Dallas having to do its job and win on the road. The Cowboys may not have the best record in years, but Baltimore is not exactly up to the task at the moment, and you have to take advantage of that.
Overall, this is expected to be a close match between two franchises desperately seeking a playoff spot. We’ll see what happens Tuesday night at M&T Bank Stadium. What is certain is that Dallas still has a small opportunity to advance. Therefore, they must make the most of it.
