If there is something that the Cowboys of this 2021 are showing, it is their dedication and claw every time they go out on the field. Together with Dak Prescott they manage a 7-2 record, which cannot be attributed to him alone. Since in week 8, Cooper Rush as backup QB got the victory to the lone star team against the Vikings.
Now, with the resounding victory over Atlanta by 43-3, a new challenge is coming. When they have to face the Kansas City Chiefs as visitors in week 11.
You have to remember that rival quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ team has not exactly been in their best season. However, on Sunday night they managed to defeat the Raiders 41-14 and are now leading the AFC West with six wins and four losses. However, for the Cowboys to win at Arrowhead Stadium is going to create a great precedent. Do not forget also that the Chiefs have been the representatives for two consecutive years of the American Conference in the Super Bowl. So a possible cowboy victory is not something that is going to be taken lightly for the rest of the campaign that remains.
Plus, the Cowboys’ record is in their favor a lot right now. They manage a total of seven wins with two losses, and in the National Conference they only have two teams ahead, which are the Packers and the Cardinals. Regarding these last two franchises, they have yet to see their respective bye weeks, so they both hold an 8-2 record. On the American Conference side, the Titans have the same record as Green Bay and Arizona.
Best records in the NFL after Week 10:
1. Packers: 8-2
2. Titans: 8-2
3. Cardinals: 8-2
4. Cowboys: 7-2All other teams have at least 3 losses.
Packers losses: Saints, Chiefs
Titans losses: Cardinals, Jets
Cardinals losses: Packers, Panthers
Cowboys losses: Buccaneers, Broncos– Jon Machota (onjonmachota) November 16, 2021
Reviewing the week 11 schedule, both the Packers and Cardinals as well as the Cowboys will go on the road. In the case of the former, they will play against the Vikings. While Arizona will face Seattle at Lumen Field.
Going back to Dallas’ game against Kansas City, the Cowboys are bound to win if they want to leave a clear message of Super Bowl hopefuls. If they lose by a tiny margin like they did at the start of the season to Tampa Bay, they may still be taken seriously. However, the Lone Star team is never half-hearted, so criticism is going to come if there is no positive result.
Worse still is if they suffer a loss like the one they had against the Broncos in week 9. Although it is true that both the coaching staff and some of their key players made it clear that it was just a slip where perhaps they underestimated the team. rival, they can’t do that at Arrowhead Stadium. Patrick Mahomes already has ten interceptions this season, but still handles 2,940 yards and 25 touchdowns. He remains the leader of an offense that averages 26.2 points per game. And that usually has its best moments after halftime.
FIVE. PASSING. TOUCHDOWNS. ????
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— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 15, 2021
Likewise, a lot can be said about the results of the Packers and Cardinals, and how Dallas is lower just for having one game less, or for not having an 8-1 record, which would have been ideal. However, looking at the numbers, there is no doubt that at this moment they are the team to beat in the National Conference, and the Chiefs must be clear about that.
Dallas ranks first in average total yards per game (444.4), fifth in passing yards per game per game (295.1), fourth in rushing yards per game (139.6) and first in points per game (31 , 6). But this here is the offensive numbers, since in defense the Cowboys remain tenth in yards allowed per game (101.2), as well as in points allowed in each game (21.7) and fourth in recoveries.
Another trip to the end zone for @EzekielElliott!
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Clearly, the results are there, but Dallas must keep moving forward to not only maintain these numbers, but to keep climbing to higher levels. The same Troy Aikman affirmed something similar through The Musers in 96.7 FM. Where he sees that the Cowboys will have a tough test against the Chiefs.
“I think Dallas is really good,” Aikman told the station. “Are they as good as they were against that team on Sunday? (referring to the Falcons) I don’t know. I think it will be a very good test this week against Kansas City. I think the Chiefs are still trying to find themselves. “
For the Cowboys, a great game is coming Sunday afternoon against a team that, while perhaps not at its best, is still a benchmark in the league. A positive result is expected that continues to show that Dallas is up for great things. Of course, that includes being the rival to beat in the Super Bowl by the National Conference.
