as usual the protection you front is solid. Have to keep Brady clean. These young kids will tee off in Brady if they get the chance. Youthful exuberance did this to us all.
Run game. This will control TOP. Bucs need to score consistently, but by running it and controlling the LoS, this makes a precision/explosive offense untenable. This will almost assure a win, imo. Keep their offense off the field, keeps out on and consistently putting up points, and pushing the offense into bad field position otherwise.
Secondary. A huge factor. The secondary has faced some big challenges and have made plays. But a lot of that corresponds directly with the pass rush. WBs get jumpy and it makes these lanky, twitchy guys better in phase. But if the pass rush is average, which can happen, the secondary has to really generate PBU’s, a couple of INT, and make plays in third and 5*. They have to get their offense off the field.
Side note: if Ezekiel Elliot and company can create a minor miracle and generate a run game on their own, this game will be tough for the Bucs.
Their strategy I believe will rely on keeping drives alive rather than explosive plays. They will try to churn the pile with effective if not explosive run yardage. This will frustrate the Bucs if it happens. Again, a minor miracle. But if it starts to happen, immediately clasp your hands and roll your eyes toward. It may get ugly.
The positive side of me says they can’t block the Bucs pass rush, they will make the Cowboys 1 dimensional by eliminating their run game (which they are the best in the league at by far), and the Bucs offense will shred this cowboy defense.
I always lean negative, to prepare for the worst. I think this is why Brady is so effective. He knows when shot happens, it’s time to slow everything down and regain composure and confidence. Brady has the benefit of winning at an elite level, fir so long, so his credentials are off the charts. Teammates have to do as he does or get shunned.
LFG! Good luck Bucs. No injuries. Either side. You
