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Patriots – Cowboys, Who Has the Razor’s Edge? Key Matchups

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Patriots RBs vs Cowboys Front Seven – Razor’s Edge New England
The Patriots have only averaged around 87 yards per game but made a more concerted effort to do so last time out against Jacksonville. With the passing game clicking extremely well, the Pats mixed up their runs early with Dion Lewis and later LaGarrette Blount running effectively.

Look for more of the same, if Brady starts having success in the passing game, it will force Dallas to play lighter and looser to the line, that should mean more success for the running game this week. Dallas has been very good against the run and if  the Cowboys outstanding LB Sean Lee passes his concussion protocols, he’ll be a big factor in this matchup.

Patriots WRs vs Cowboys Secondary – Razor’s Edge New England
Brady has been playing like a man on a mission the first three games; even so, the Patriots have left points on the field in all three games. With Orlando Scandrick out, covering Julian Edelman will fall to Morris Claiborne. But the big matchup will be Rob Gronkowski on Barry Church who’s been somewhat suspect in coverage.  Look for more Lewis split wide on a linebacker, if Lee can’t go, Damien Wilson who was victimized in OT in New Orleans will be a mismatch.

Dallas gets Greg Hardy and Rolando McClain back and this will really help their pass rush. Randy Gregory the stud rookie DE from Nebraska may return as well. They’ll need to bring the pressure on Brady quickly as their back seven will be put to the test.

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About Steve Balestrieri
Steve Balestrieri

A former US Army Special Forces NCO and Officer, Steve has been following the Patriots since their days at Fenway Park. Steve has worked in the film industry and wrote as an Military Editor at SpecialOperations.com, 1945.com as a reporter for the Millbury Daily Voice, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, and the Grafton News. He's also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA)

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