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11/21/2021 at 9:13 am #1086122[TABLE]
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[TD]The Kansas City
Chiefs
6-4, 3-2 @ Home[/TD]
[TD]vs[/TD]
[TD]The Dallas
Cowboys
7-2, 3-1 Away[/TD]
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[/TABLE]Sunday, November 21st, 3:25PM CT
at
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, Missouri
Television coverage:
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Chiefs on local TV in Pink Area
Announcers: Joe Buck and Troy AikmanKansas City
Topeka
St. Louis
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11/21/2021 at 9:16 am #1086123Stats & Stuff
Weather forecast:57 degrees farenheit. Clear, 14mph NNW winds
Line: Chiefs -2.5, Over/Under: 56
Trends:
Chiefs:
Kansas City are 4-15-1 ATS in their last 20 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games.
Kansas City are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 7 games against Dallas.
Kansas City are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
Kansas City are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games this season.
Kansas City are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference East division.
Kansas City are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games played in November.
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Kansas City’s last 20 games played in week 11.
Cowboys:
Dallas are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.
Dallas are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
Dallas are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Kansas City.
Dallas are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
Dallas are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games this season.
Dallas are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas’ last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas’ last 8 games played in November.Against the Spread:
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[IMG]https://scontent.fmci1-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/259964621_5111460465548307_5442055114166493229_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=UqusDxmR37IAX_bMC5F&tn=CiCY3fvTpWrEQu5X&_nc_ht=scontent.fmci1-4.fna&oh=0b03539f9d678eebb11546328e3ff780&oe=619F9567[/IMG]Notable Quotables:
Chiefs:“Every game from here on out is a must-win game for us, and that’s really how we’re looking at it. Every game is important and every series is important.”
–Chiefs Safety Tyrann Mathieu
Cowboys:
“That’s what everybody wants to see. Two great football players, great teams, great offenses, powerful defenses. It’s going to be a battle. So just sit back, get your popcorn. It’s going to be a good one.”
–Cowboys Wide Receiver Michael Gallup
OddsShark Super Computer Prediction:
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[TD] [TABLE=”class: cfb-sch”]
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[TD]Date
[/TD]
[TD]Opponent
[/TD]
[TD]Time/TV[/TD]
[TD]Tickets
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 12[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]CLE Browns
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 33-29
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 19[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at BAL Ravens
M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD]L 36-35[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 26[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]LA Chargers
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]L 30-24[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 3[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at PHI Eagles
Lnln Fin Field
Philadelphia, PA[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 42-30
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 10[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]BUF Bills
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD]L 38-20[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 17[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at WAS Team
FedExField
Landover, MD[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 31-13
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 24[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at TEN Titans
Nissan Stadium
Nashville, TN[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]L 27-3[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Monday
Nov. 1[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]NY Giants
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 8:15pm ET
ESPN[/TD]
[TD]W 20-17
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 7[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]GB Packers
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD]W 13-7
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 14[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at LV Raiders
Allegiant Stdm
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD]W 41-14
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 21
[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]DAL Cowboys
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
FOX
[/TD]
[TD]Buy
Tickets
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 28[/TD]
[TD].
BYE
.
[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 5[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]DEN Broncos
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 12[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]LV Raiders
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Thursday
Dec. 16[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at LA Chargers
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
FOX/NFLN/
AMAZON[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 26[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]PIT Steelers
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 2[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at CIN Bengals
P Brown Stdm
Cincinnati, OH[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 9[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at DEN Broncos
Mile High
Denver, CO[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
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[TD] [TABLE=”class: cfb-sch”]
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[TD]Date
[/TD]
[TD]Opponent[/TD]
[TD]Time/TV[/TD]
[TD]Tickets[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Thursday
Sep. 9[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at TB Bucs
R James Stdm
Tampa, FL[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD]L 31-29[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 19[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at LA Chargers
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 20-17
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Monday
Sep. 27[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]PHI Eagles
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX[/TD]
[TD] 8:15pm ET
ESPN[/TD]
[TD]W 41-21
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 3[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]CAR Panthers
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD]W 36-28
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 10[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]NY Giants
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD]W 44-20
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 17[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at NE Patriots
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, MA[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 35-29
(OT)
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 24[/TD]
[TD].
BYE
.
[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 31[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at MIN Vikings
US Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, MN[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD]W 20-16
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 7[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]DEN Broncos
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD]L 30-16
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 14[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]ATL Falcons
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX
[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD]W 43-3
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 21
[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at KC Chiefs
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
FOX
[/TD]
[TD]Buy
Tickets
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Thursday
Nov. 25[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]LV Raiders
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX[/TD]
[TD] 4:30pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD]Thursday
Dec. 2 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at NO Saints
Csrs Superdome
New Orleans, LA[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
FOX/NFLN/
AMAZON[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 12[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at WAS Team
FedExField
Landover, MD[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 19[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at NY Giants
MetLife Stadium
E Rutherford, NJ[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 26[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]WAS Team
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 2[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]AZ Cardinals
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 9[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at PHI Eagles
Lncln Fin Field
Philadelphia, PA
[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX
[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
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[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]11/21/2021 at 9:59 am #1086125Injury Report:
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C. Ward CB Illness
Probable
K. Saunders DT Knee
Probable
C. Edwards-Helaire RB Knee
Questionable
A. Watts S Illness
Questionable
L. Sneed S Knee
Questionable
J. Fortson TE Achilles
OUT
L. Niang T Ribs
OUT
M. Remmers T Knee
IR
J. Kaindoh DE Ankle
IR
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G. Zuerlein K Quarantine
Probable
C. Lamb WR Arm
Probable
T. Smith T Ankle
Questionable
N. Wright CB Hamstring
Questionable
K. Joseph CB Personal
OUT
J. Cox LB Knee
OUT for season
D. Lawrence DE Foot
IR
R. Gregory DE Calf
IR
B. Jarwin TE Hip
IR
M. Hyatt T Knee
IR
N. Gallimore DT Elbow
IR
R. Robinson II CB Toe
IR
F. Bernard LB Hamstring
IR
R. Dowdle RB Hip
IR
S. McKeon TE Ankle
IR
S. Olonilua RB Neck
IR
H. Niswander P Back
IR
J. Ball T Ankle
IR11/21/2021 at 10:01 am #1086126Depth Charts:
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Chiefs[/TD]
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OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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[TD]
Cowboys[/TD]
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OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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Team Leaders:
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[IMG]https://scontent.fmci1-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/259774332_5111460285548325_1389459081861000867_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=Dokvn8DFRKgAX-_WNwb&_nc_ht=scontent.fmci1-4.fna&oh=858c2ad8a253647ae9e1142f3bb5b656&oe=619FC9CF[/IMG]Expert’s Picks:
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[TD]This is the game of the week,
and it should be an offensive
shootout between Patrick
Mahomes and Dak Prescott.
This past Sunday night,
Mahomes got the offense back
to what we expected to see
before the season. That will
carry over here. The Cowboys
will score their points as well
since the Chiefs defense still
isn’t great, so look for a high
scoring game with the Chiefs
coming out on top.
[/TD]
[TD]Chiefs 34
Cowboys 30
[/TD]
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[TD][/TD]
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[/TABLE]11/21/2021 at 10:07 am #10861286 Stats to Know
from Chiefs.com
[TABLE=”width: 350″]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Matt McMullen
Community & Digital Media Producer
Chiefs.com
@KCChiefs_Matt[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]11/21/2021 at 10:07 am #1086129Game Preview
From Chiefs.com
[TABLE=”width: 350″]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Matt McMullen
Community & Digital Media Producer
Chiefs.com
@KCChiefs_Matt[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]11/21/2021 at 10:10 am #1086130Game Preview
from The Associated PressCowboys visit Chiefs for showdown of NFL heavyweights
By DAVE SKRETTA November 18, 2021
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4), Connor Williams (52), Terence Steele and others celebrate in front of Atlanta Falcons’ Foyesade Oluokun (54) and Adetokunbo Ogundeji (92) after Prescott scored a touchdown on a running play in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The most dynamic offense in the NFL will be on display inside Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.
It won’t belong to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Oh, the two-time defending AFC champs are still capable of scoring points — just ask the Raiders after their 41-14 blowout loss last week. But the offense that has been seemingly unstoppable most of this season belongs to Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, who lead the league in yards per game and points through the first 10 weeks.
The last time they finished on top in both? It was 1971, and the Cowboys wound up winning the Super Bowl.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Noah Gray (83) celebrate after running back Darrel Williams (31) scored a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
“They’re the No. 1 offense in the league in a few different categories,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid acknowledged. “Dak is good, and so is Ezekiel (Ellitott), along with the rest of their cast there. They have a lot of good players on that side of the ball. It’s a great challenge for our defense. Our guys know that. You just have to turn on the tape to see it.”They would see Prescott riding a career-best six-game streak with multiple touchdown throws. And Elliott punching in for two touchdowns in last Sunday’s blowout of the Falcons, when CeeDee Lamb also had 94 yards receiving and two scores.
It was the third time this season the Cowboys (7-2) have topped 40 points in a game.
Sounds a lot like the Chiefs of past years.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown over Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)“I have a lot of respect for them,” Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said, “but I wouldn’t say we sat down and said, ’We want to be like the Kansas City Chiefs.? … They’re obviously the beacon of their division and frankly of the NFL, just with their success particularly the last three years. They’re in our cutups. They’re part of some of the things we look at postseason, in-season as far as trends. But I wouldn’t say we model ourselves after them.”
For one thing, the Cowboys have been a whole lot better on defense this season. But despite numbers that suggest the Chiefs are among the league’s worst on that side of the ball, they’ve been better the past few weeks.
That has coincided with a return to health for several guys and the arrival of defensive end Melvin Ingram.
And a much biggest test for that talented Dallas offense.
“It seems like y’all ask us that every week: ‘Is this a statement win?’ This is another football game,” Elliott said. “Every week is important in this league. Every team we play is a very good football team. If we go out there, get a win on the road in a hostile environment, I think that would be a statement.”
Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams, left, celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)INJURY REPORT
Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith returned to practice on a limited basis from an ankle injury and could play Sunday. Also expected back is kicker Greg Zuerlein, who was on the COVID-19 list. Lirim Hajrullahu had handled kicks against Atlanta.
The Chiefs hope to have right tackle Mike Remmers back from a knee injury. They also could have running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire back for the first time since hurting his ankle against Buffalo in Week 5.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, left, celebrates after wide receiver Byron Pringle (13) scored a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)SOUND CHECK
McCarthy has plenty of experience coaching in the Metrodome from his time with the Packers, and the Cowboys played the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. But both those buildings pale in comparison to the noise of Arrowhead Stadium.
“When we went up to Minnesota, it was about 120 decibels where Arrowhead has been to 140,” McCarthy said. “Not a lot of our players have played there. … Noise will be a big part of our preparation this week.”
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) is stripped of the ball by Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant, rear, in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)POCKET PRESENCE
One thing Dallas will try to do Sunday is keep Mahomes in the pocket. That’s because even though the former league MVP is excellent with his feet set, the Chiefs quarterback becomes even more dangerous when he escapes.
“We have a segment in practice to work scramble drills,” McCarthy said. “Patrick is outstanding at it. You can see, I think between 20-23% of their plays are extended plays. It’s a major focus for us this weekend.”
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (54), Adetokunbo Ogundeji (92) and Mykal Walker (3) defend as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) reaches the end zone on a run to score a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)COVER 2 CONCERNS
The Cowboys also figure to play a lot of Cover 2 defense against Kansas City, using their two safeties to keep the Chiefs from attacking deep downfield. It’s a scheme that just about every team has used against them this season.
“Your short-intermediate game becomes very important and how we call plays to stretch the field becomes important,” Reid said, “horizontally and vertically to create some space to throw. All that’s important.”
Zack Martin (70), Terence Steele (78) and Jeremy Sprinkle (87) celebrate with quarterback Dak Prescott (4) who scored a touchdown running the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)FORMER FAN
Mahomes, who was born and raised in Tyler, Texas, grew up cheering for the Cowboys. It was also the favorite team of his dad, former big league pitcher Pat Mahomes. But the fandom hasn’t really lasted since the Chiefs QB joined the NFL.
“I won’t be a fan this week, for sure,” he said.
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from Chiefs.com11/21/2021 at 10:17 am #10861335 things to watch as the Chiefs host the Cowboys
from ArrowheadPride.comKansas City makes a business trip to Las Vegas, hoping to climb back into AFC contention.
By Ron Kopp, Jr | Nov 20, 2021, 11:00am CST
Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIf you looked up “measuring-stick game” in the football dictionary, you’d see a description of this game.
The Kansas City Chiefs (7-2) on Sunday afternoon in Week 11, only the second time the Cowboys have visited Arrowhead Stadium in the Andy Reid era. The Chiefs are 2.5-point favorites, per DraftKings Sportsbook.
It’s a measuring-stick game for the Chiefs because they are on a three-game win streak but still haven’t beaten a legitimate contender this year. They started 0-4 against teams with a current winning record; they’ve won two straight over winning teams — but one was missing its starting quarterback and the other was the spiraling Las Vegas Raiders.
It’s a measuring-stick game for the Cowboys because they still haven’t solidified themselves in the elite of the NFL in the era of quarterback Dak Prescott. They’ve been flashy and exciting but have yet to put it all together for an entire season. A win over former Super Bowl champions and a former league MVP is a big step towards proving they belong at the top.
I have five things to watch in FOX’s America’s Game of the Week:
1. How to pressure Dak Prescott
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesSimilar to the Raiders’ Derek Carr, Prescott can be a machine from the pocket. Different from Carr, Prescott does it at a much higher level.
Prescott is as dangerous with a blitz in his face as he is from a clean pocket. He plays with high-level intelligence that allows him to find the vulnerabilities in a blitzing defense. He leads the NFL in passer rating, touchdown passes and first-down conversions against the blitz this season.
Kansas City backed off from their season blitz rate of 32% last week by only blitzing Carr on 13% of his dropbacks. They should have a similar game plan for Prescott, who can still make mistakes when he has time; four of five of Prescott’s interceptions have come when he was throwing from a clean pocket, per PFF.
Either way, getting pressure on Prescott will still be critical. Dallas’ offensive line is great; the Chiefs’ best chances at penetrating are from the interior, where second-year center Tyler Biadasz and left guard Connor Williams are as close to weak points as it gets for the Cowboys. Williams has been so disappointing the Cowboys plan to start 2019 third-rounder Connor McGovern at left guard against the Chiefs.
2. Chiefs’ passing attack riding momentum
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesQuarterback Patrick Mahomes had his first game with a passer rating over 100 since Week 4 against the Raiders, and there’s reason to believe he can continue the success.
You heard all year how opposing defenses were sitting in two-deep safety coverages, funneling everything in front of them. Well, the Raiders are fundamentally a one-high safety team — and so is Dallas. The Chiefs’ vertical pass game had more opportunities against Vegas.
Kansas City entered the game averaging four attempts of 20 or more yards downfield per game but dialed it up to eight attempts against the Raiders. Mahomes only completed three of them — but for two touchdowns; they’ve had only four other touchdowns on those types of passes all season.
Dallas plays man coverage at one of the highest rates in the NFL; along with their tendency to play with only one deep safety, it could give the Chiefs another opportunity to attack vertically more often than they have been able to most of this year.
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3. A big test for an improving cornerback group
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsOne of the highlights of the Chiefs’ defensive turnaround has been the performance of the young cornerbacks. All three of Charvarius Ward, L’Jarius Sneed and Rashad Fenton have played well during the three-game win streak.
They’ve benefitted from playing teams missing players in their receiving corps or at the quarterback position — and that will continue to be the case against Dallas. Prescott was set to have all three of his starting wide receivers in Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, and Michael Gallup; Gallup just returned from injury last week. However, Cooper went on the COVID-19 list on Friday; he was ruled out because of it.
With Gallup’s ability as an outside receiver absent, they’ve had to use Lamb more outside — but Gallup’s return allows for Lamb to be in the slot more often; last week, Lamb caught all four of his targets from a slot alignment and converted them into 48 yards and two touchdowns.
That said, Cooper’s absence will likely force the Cowboys to use Lamb and Gallup as their primary outside receivers again, which will put Cedrick Wilson Jr. back in the slot in three-receiver sets. He’s the team leader in targets, receptions, yards and touchdowns from a slot alignment; he has been in that role for most of the season.
4. Chiefs’ offensive line owning the line of scrimmage
Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty ImagesIt feels like the Chiefs’ offensive line gets more dominant and more effective each week.
Against the Cowboys, they’ll face a pass-rush unit that is missing its top two edge rushers: Demarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory. They use rookie linebacker Micah Parson as a situational edge rusher — utilizing his athleticism to fly around the corner of the offensive tackle — but he’ll be in an off-ball position for most of the snaps.
In pass protection, the Chiefs can focus on helping whichever offensive tackle has to deal with Parson’s speed in those situations — then trust that the rest of the unit can handle their assignments.
When Kansas City runs the ball, they should have the advantage; they have developed into one of the best run-blocking units in the league — averaging 4.5 yards per carry, the ninth-best rate among teams this season. This season, Dallas is allowing 4.5 yards per carry to opposing running backs; they have the fourth-worst run-defense grade in the league, per PFF.
5. A significant game for Chiefs linebackers
Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY SportsAn influx of young talent has boosted the performance of the Chiefs’ linebackers in the defense’s recent stretch of success; it’s led to one of the statistically best run defenses in the NFL over the last month.
Dallas still wants to run the ball; they’ve had the fourth-most rushing attempts in the NFL this season, and running back Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard are averaging 4.9 yards per carry combined; that would be the ninth-best rate for a single running back in the NFL this season.
With an offensive line capable of winning at the line of scrimmage, it will be up to the second-level defenders to make plays against the run. Anthony Hitchens — who spent two years playing with the Cowboys’ current offensive core — will have extra motivation in his first game against his former team.
Nick Bolton and Willie Gay Jr. will also play critical roles; Gay’s abilities in coverage could be vital to take away tight end Dalton Schultz — who has the third-most targets on the team and has been a reliable option for Prescott all season.
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