"They'll need to, though. Carolina is one of the better rushing offenses in the league right now, whether it's Dowdle or banged-up starter Chuba Hubbard. And while Dallas has been generally decent against the run this year, they gave up several huge plays last week after Jack Sanborn went down. They'll need to be on their best against the run to keep this Panthers offense from doing what they do best."
"Dak Prescott is building a strong MVP case with the numbers he's put up with CeeDee Lamb on the sidelines. But this week should be an outlier. The Panthers are undefeated at home for a reason: their field conditions are downright painful for visitors. That makes everything harder on opponents, but cutting and running routes are especially difficult. That's not to say the Cowboys shouldn't throw the ball at all."
"It is normal to feel a little nervous about a road game when you're only 2-2-1. Dallas is favored by three points despite CeeDee Lamb still being out, but Dallas has shown both the good and bad this year, and you never know which one will show up. Carolina is 2-3, but they've yet to lose a game at home this season, beating the Falcons and Dolphins. Does that make anyone more nervous about this one?"
Dallas enters the game favored by three points despite CeeDee Lamb remaining out and a 2-2-1 record. Carolina is 2-3 but unbeaten at home after wins over the Falcons and Dolphins. Carolina's rushing attack has been particularly effective with Rico Dowdle and injured starter Chuba Hubbard contributing. Dallas has been inconsistent, producing strong offensive performances while allowing several big running plays after Jack Sanborn's injury. Dak Prescott has posted high passing numbers. Carolina's poor field conditions make cutting and route-running difficult, encouraging a heavier emphasis on the run. The Cowboys are still expected to win, but the matchup presents concerns.
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