The Dallas Cowboys (2-2) will travel north to face the New England Patriots (4-1) on the season. The game didn’t even start yet, but you would think it might have with all the talking that’s going on. (All of this talk from a team that hasn’t played up to their potential.) I’m a firm believer in doing your talking on the field; don’t give your opponent an added edge against you.
But the big story here is the game itself. Rob Ryan’s defense goes up against Tom Brady’s high power multi-threat attack. The good news is Ryan, in the past, has had success taming Brady and Company. The last time Rob Ryan faced the Patriots was last season in November, where Ryan was the Defensive Coordinator for the Cleveland Browns. In that match up, the Browns defeated the Patriots 34-14, where they contained Brady to only 224 yards passing and a season low passing completion of 52.8 percent.
So far in this young season, the Dallas Defense has been working well, despite injuries and a depleted secondary. The defense ranks 4th in the league in total defense, 1st against the run and also has 13 sacks in 4 games.
Prediction: With an extra week to rest and prepare I see the Boys winning this game with a final score of 31-21. Ryan’s defense will hold the Patriots under 30 points once again.
-Bryan Gallucci
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