"Sean Payton's offense loves the dink and dunk stuff, as does Bo Nix, but this scheme is fundamentally built on making defenses creep up before hitting them overtop with explosive plays. The Broncos' worst games, offensively have come when they fail to connect downfield. Nix, for the record, is completing just 32.1% of his attempts 20+ yards downfield, and has fewer completions on those throws than Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler."
"Speaking of passes that go 20+ yards downfield, Dak Prescott is fourth in the league in completions on deep shots. George Pickens is third in the league in deep shot receptions, too. Pickens has proven to be more than just a deep threat, but he's still one of the league's best in that area. Dallas will need to establish that connection early in this game. No defense plays more Cover 1 man coverage than the Broncos, mostly because they have the"
Dallas has not beaten Denver this century and seeks its first above-.500 mark while traveling to high-elevation Denver against a strong Broncos team. Sean Payton's offense uses short completions to force defenses to creep up and then attack downfield; Bo Nix has struggled completing deep throws. The Cowboys have been poor at defending deep shots but have improved recently; sustaining that improvement is critical against Denver's deep threats Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, and Troy Franklin. Dallas must also contend with missing safeties and a key backup while trying to connect early with George Pickens and Dak Prescott.
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