The Cowboys ground game was much improved after both Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard combined for just 55 yards rushing on 27 attempts in Week 4. Nothing like a nice bounce back in the running game, especially after how last game went If they can slow Hurts and contain him when he tries to run, it could be a very good night for Big D. Let’s hope that this rush defense continues its ascent as the Eagles are very dangerous in that category, especially when quarterback Jalen Hurts gets loose. The Cowboys made such a big jump in one week’s time by only allowing 38 total rushing yards against the Rams, with 33 of those going to starting running back Cam Akers. A nine spot jump up the charts is a good sign as Dallas travels to Philly in Week 6 to play against the fifth-best rushing team in the league. Just a week ago, they were ranked 27th in the exact same statistic. The rush defense looked much improved in Week 5, hopefully Week 6 is much of the sameĪlthough the Dallas Cowboys have looked like an elite defense in 2022, they are technically in the bottom half in the NFL in opponent rushing yards per game where they currently rank 18th.

As we get closer to that Week 6 Sunday Night Football matchup with Philly, let’s put a bow on Week 5’s victory over the defending Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams and talk stock up and stock down. A win in Week 6 against the division leader Philadelphia Eagles would go a long way to accomplish those goals.

Who would’ve thought Cooper Rush could do what he’s been doing? He’s kept America’s Team in contention for not only a potential playoff berth, but also a division title. The fascinating part is that it’s been done with a backup quarterback at the helm. Five weeks down and the Cowboys are sitting at 4-1, and are arguably one of the best team’s in the league.

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