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NFL quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Dak Prescott a good test

Saturday, Sep 18, 2021. 8:00 AM

Avant-match Cowboys-Chargers

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert learned less than a minute before the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs that he was going to make his first game in the NFL.

About a year later, Herbert has emerged as one of the league’s best young quarterbacks and it won’t be a surprise when the Chargers welcome Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.

“I didn’t spend too much time thinking about this. I think we’re still looking ahead, said Herbert. We have a good game against the Cowboys on Sunday and we’re doing everything we can to prepare and give ourselves a chance to win. “

Herbert and his offense said after the 20-16 win over Washington Soccer Team they would be better. Herbert threw a touchdown pass and an interception, but he amassed 337 yards on the air. The offensive line only allowed eight presses on the quarterback and two sacks.

Herbert also led an attack that converted 14 third-down attempts and completed the last seven minutes of play with a 15-game streak. He will face a Cowboys defense that allowed 379 yards on the air in a 31-29 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The side of the game Herbert will prioritize is ball safety, after the Cowboys caused three turnovers last week.

Prescott has shown no signs of rust in his first game since suffering a serious ankle injury that ended his final season. He had over 400 yards from the air for the eighth time in his career and tied a personal high with 32 passes completed.

Prescott does not look at individual statistics, however. The most important thing for him is to help the Cowboys avoid starting the season with two losses in a row for the first time since 2010.

“You have to help your team and do everything to get the victory, he insisted. There were several games in this game that I could have been better or I could have changed something. It could have helped us win this game. “

The Cowboys could be without four players who were starters against the Buccaneers, including defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, who will miss at least six weeks of activity with a foot injury.

Receiver Michael Gallup suffered a calf strain against the Buccaneers and will miss at least three weeks of play. The day after that game, right tackle La’el Collins was suspended for five games for violating the abuse policy. of NFL substances. Randy Gregory has been tested positive for COVID-19.

It’s a worrying start for head coach Mike McCarthy, after injuries tainted his Dallas debut in 2020. Prescott did not play after week five of activity. His top three linemen Collins, left tackle Tyron Smith and right guard Zack Martin didn’t play together last season and they won’t do so this year until at least Game 7.

The good news for the Cowboys is that Martin will be making his debut this season. He missed the campaign opener due to symptoms of COVID-19.

Behind that battered offensive line, running back Ezekiel Elliott amassed just 33 yards in 11 carries against the Buccaneers. Elliott was effective in passing protection, however, and he made several key blocks. McCarthy ensured that Elliott never complained about his number of litters.

“If you know football, if you’re in this stadium, you can tell when a player is having a good game even if he doesn’t have the best stats,” Elliott said.

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