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NFL Week 10 Preview: Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

By Eric Robinson

Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) receives an unsportsman like conduct penalty for dancing after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) receives an unsportsman like conduct penalty for dancing after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Cowboys won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. The Cowboys won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Dallas Cowboys Summary 

Everywhere you look, the talk around the NFL has mainly been the surprising play of the Cowboys in spite of their circumstances. A pair of rookie starters in quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott have powered the Cowboys to their 7-1 record and placement on top of the NFC. Elliott leads the NFL in rushing with 891 yards plus seven touchdowns. He has rushed for at least 83 in seven straight games. Part of his success goes to what many call the best offensive line in the NFL. Behind the blocking of three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith and two-time Pro Bowl right guard Zack Martin, the Cowboys have the #1 rushing offense in the NFL at 165.2 yards per game.

While Elliott is justifying being drafted 4th overall, Prescott is proving to be a 4th round steal by tossing for 2,020 yards, 12 touchdowns, two interceptions, four rushing touchdowns and is coming off his most efficient game of the season against Cleveland by completing 77% of his passes, for 247 yards and three touchdowns.

Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Tyrone Crawford (98) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Tyrone Crawford (98) in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

The offense has dealt with injuries to star receiver Dez Bryant but have gotten big plays out of slot receiver Cole Beasley and tight end Jason Witten and averaging 27.9 points per game, fourth in the NFL.

The defense has played quite well despite dealing with a notable amount of injuries as well as key suspensions. A unit that is 10th overall in total defense, it is led by inside linebacker Sean Lee, who leads the team in tackles with 48, and has gotten quality play from strong safety Barry Church, free safety Byron Jones, and defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford.

Crawford leads the team in sacks with 3.5 and his services along with defensive ends Jack Crawford and Demarcus Lawrence, the Cowboys are sixth in the league in rushing defense and have held six of their eight opponents this season to under 100 yards rushing.

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