New York Giants: Week 7 NFC East Breakdown
Dallas Cowboys
Does anyone remember when the Dallas Cowboys couldn’t win a game without quarterback Tony Romo? Rookie signal-caller Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott have solved those issues.
Prescott displays accuracy and doesn’t turn the ball over. He’s registered seven touchdown passes and only one interception while completing 68 percent of his passes in six starts.
Without wide receiver Dez Bryant on the field, Prescott built a solid rapport with Cole Beasley who leads the team in all the major receiving categories. Bryant expects to return in Week 8 after a bye, per NFL Network reporter Jane Slater:
As Dez Bryant walks off field he finds me and tells me "Don't have to ask me anymore, I'm good...playing against Philly"
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) October 16, 2016
The Cowboys will also have defensive end Demarcus Lawrence back in action, per Dallas Morning News reporter David Moore:
MRI for DE DeMarcus Lawrence was positive. Cowboys are confident he will be ready for Philadelphia game to end the month.
— David Moore (@DavidMooreDMN) October 18, 2016
Lawrence served a four-game suspension and took the field in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals but suffered a shoulder injury last week.
A tough decision on whether to reinsert quarterback Tony Romo into the lineup looms over the Cowboys’ success. Will the coaching staff attempt to fix something that isn’t broken on offense? It’s difficult to implement change with a 5-1 record, a division lead and riding a five-game win streak.
Last Game: 10/16 Packers 30-16 (Win)
Next Game: Bye Week