"Stopping the run will be the focus of most games going forward, and it certainly won't change against the offense that averages 5.5 yards per rushing attempt, the highest in the league. After giving up 216 yards to the Carolina Panthers last week, the attention will again turn to keeping Washington from running all over the defense. Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt is now the Commanders' lead back after injuries to Austin Ekeler (Achilles) and Chris Rodriguez (calf) have taken them out of the mix."
"He is averaging 5.7 yards per carry, which is the third-highest efficiency for running backs who have at least 25 carries. Only Bijan Robinson and the recently resurgent Rico Dowdle have a higher average. Croskey-Merritt is a north-and-south runner who doesn't waste movement dancing around. If the Cowboys' defense isn't able to clog the lanes, it could turn into a grindfest with the result being a big day for the rookie back."
The Dallas Cowboys host the Washington Commanders in a pivotal NFC East matchup after both teams suffered walk-off field-goal losses and their third defeats of the season. The game carries playoff significance and impacts distance to the division-leading Philadelphia Eagles. Washington fields the league's most efficient rushing attack, averaging 5.5 yards per carry, and gained 216 yards last week, making run defense a central focus. Rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt leads the backfield after injuries to Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez and averages 5.7 yards per carry. The Cowboys regain star receiver CeeDee Lamb, while George Pickens has produced over 100 receiving yards across four games with five touchdowns.
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