Dallas Domination by Tony Pollard at Carolina? Cowboys vs. Panthers 'Mismatch' Predicted

Author:
Bri Amaranthus
Publish date:
Nov 18, 2023 8:15 AM EST

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FRISCO - The Dallas Cowboys hit the road in Week 11 for a matchup against the Carolina Panthers, who own the worst record in the NFL.

It's a "mismatch at every level," according to ESPN.

Carolina's offense has struggled with No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young at quarterback. Cowboys star Micah Parsons and the defense look to get after the rookie Young, who ranks 29th in the NFL in QB rating at 75.9.

On the flip side, the scrutinized "Texas Coast Offense" hopes to keep the positive momentum after a commanding 49-17 win over the New York Giants in Week 10.

While quarterback Dak Prescott and receiver CeeDee Lamb are on record watch, ESPN predicts Cowboys running back Tony Pollard will rush for more than 100 yards for the first time since Week 3. Facing the 26th-ranked run defense in Carolina (131.9 per game), this is a perfect opportunity for Pollard to shine as the primary back.

Also, keep an eye on Lamb against the Panthers. Lamb needs 25 receiving yards to reach 1,000 receiving yards in 2023. He would be the second-fastest Cowboy to 1,000 receiving yards in a season (10 games), trailing only Michael Irvin in 1995 (nine games).

Prescott could also make Cowboys history on Sunday. Prescott has totaled 300 passing yards in three straight games. With 300 yards on Sunday, Prescott would set a franchise record for the most consecutive 300-yard games with four.

Dallas has been dominant at home but a strong road victory could help build confidence as they enter the final stretch of the season. The Cowboys are trying to keep pace with the 8-1 Eagles, who have a two-game lead in the NFC East division.