‘Will Cowboys Real RB1 Please Stand Up?’
The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a narrow victory over the New York Giants, but their rushing attack remains a point of concern. After a solid opening week where they rushed for 102 yards against the Cleveland Browns, the Cowboys have struggled to replicate that success. Through the next three weeks, Dallas has only managed 199 rushing yards, raising questions about the consistency of their run game.
In a reference to Detroit Lions fan, rapper Marshall 'Eminem' Mathers; Will the real RB1 please stand up!
Rico Dowdle, originally expected to share carries as part of a committee , has emerged as the Cowboys' lead back. Over the first four games of the season, Dowdle has carried the ball 34 times for 134 yards but has yet to find the end zone. Despite his lack of touchdowns, his production and workload have made him the go-to option in the backfield.
Ezekiel Elliott, once the face of the Cowboys' rushing attack , has seen limited success this season. With 81 yards on 24 carries and one rushing touchdown, Elliott has struggled to regain his previous form. This decline has paved the way for Dowdle's rise, but the overall rushing output remains an issue.
Receiver CeeDee Lamb is third in rushing for the Cowboys... Yes, you read that correctly, Lamb is third in rushing with 6 carries for 33 yards and holds the longest rushing play for the cowboys with 12 yards.
Care to guess who is behind the receiver? Its' quarterback Dak Prescott who has seven carries for 21 yards and 1 rushing touchdown.
Related: 'Little Alstott!' Who's Dak Comparing to All-Time Great?As the Cowboys prepare for a 10-day break before their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, they will face an even tougher challenge. The Steelers boast one of the league's most dominant defenses, allowing just 71.3 rushing yards per game and holding opponents to a mere 8.7 points per game. With the Cowboys averaging only 75.3 rushing yards per game, they will need to find a way to improve their ground game if they hope to maintain their winning momentum.
This story was originally published September 28, 2024, 3:02 PM.
