“Repetitions always help,” Driskel said this week. “I’ve been putting myself in position all year mentally to be ready when called upon, and getting a few extra repetitions here and there definitely helps. Getting in and out of the huddle with these guys, calling the plays, everything helps the more you do it. So, yeah, I think for sure.” The Cowboys' defense is top seven in the league in points allowed (18.9), total defense (323.3) and passing defense (219.8).
The trio of quarterback Dak Prescott, running back Ezekiel Elliott and wide receiver Amari Cooper is one of the best in the league.
Prescott, in particular, comes into this game red hot. Through nine games, he ranks third in the NFL in passing yards per game (308.6). His 40 completions of 20 yards or more ranks second (behind only Stafford’s 41) and he’s third in the league with nine completions of 40 yards or more.
Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes (9.0) is the only quarterback averaging more yards per attempt than Prescott’s 8.7. His 18 touchdown passes are tied for third in the NFL.
Detroit’s defense has a tough task in this one. They’ll have to play much better than their current defensive rankings – 30th overall, 28th against pass and 26th against the run – if they hope to contain this explosive Dallas offense.
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