Week 14 Recap / Dallas Game Preview

Due to travelling this last weekend, I missed the entirety of the Colts game but as I stated in my preview for the Texans game, TY Hilton was instrumental in the win, as was shutting down Deandre Hopkins and Keke Coutee. Overall, a solid win for the Colts despite not establishing the run as well I was hoping they would.

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On to week 15, Dallas is coming to town and this game really hinges completely on shutting down Zeke and Amari Cooper while being able to do what the Colts do on offense. If the Colts D keeps playing well, this game could be won by the first team to 21. The Cowboys have a very good defense which is anchored by the rookie linebacker, Leighton Vander Esch, strong defensive line play, and good coaching from Rod Marinelli.

The Cowboys vaunted offensive line hasn't been great this year, mostly due to injuries and inconsistent play, but their run game has been very good with Ezekiel Elliott being the league's top rusher, and since acquiring Amari Cooper, their passing game has been much improved. They have one of the top defenses in the game with Demarcus Lawrence at defensive end, LVE at Will linebacker, Jaylon Smith as the Mike linebacker, and Byron Jones (PFF's 7th ranked corner) at cornerback.

It's been a while since the Colts played the Cowboys but this game should be much closer than the last time it was played, a 42 to 7 drubbing for the Colts in 2014. As long as the Colts prevent Dak Prescott from getting into rhythm and finding his favorite target, Amari Cooper, while protecting Luck and avoiding bone headed mistakes there isn't a single reason the Colts couldn't win a second game against a team from Texas in as many weeks.

I predict another tight game, but I don't know if I'm prepared to predict a score. Both teams are very good and fighting for their playoff lives.