Jaguars (3-2) at Cowboys (3-2)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas TV: CBS
Danny Sheridan’s by 1
Cowboys’ keys to victory: Dallas’ ability to pass for first downs is a big key to their success. That burden mostly falls on the shoulders of WR Cole Beasley. Jacksonville boasts outstanding outside corners, so work in the slot will be key for the Cowboys. RB Ezekiel Elliott continues to be the catalyst for the offense and will be a key against the best defense the team will see all season. When Jacksonville has the ball, getting pressure on QB Blake Bortles is the biggest priority. DE DeMarcus Lawrence has been doing his job and the team hopes DT David Irving will make his 2018 debut (suspended for violating the substance abuse policy) to create havoc on the interior.
Jaguars’ keys to victory: They will be looking for big plays in the passing game, and outside of CB Byron Jones, Dallas hasn’t done a good job at stopping them. Bortles will look to spread the ball around to WR Dede Westbrook and rookie WR D.J. Chark, who will look to build off their performances against the Chiefs. On defense, Calais Campbell will move up and down, trying to find the weak point of the Cowboys’ offensive line that has adapted well despite high sack totals on Dak Prescott.
Matchup to watch: Jaguars QB Blake Bortles vs Cowboys CB Byron Jones. Quarterbacks have been wise in avoiding Jones’ side of the field. The former first-round pick has settled in at right corner and effectively shut down a third of the field. Bortles’ limitations may not be able to withstand him.
Who wins? Dallas continues to play well at home.
Cowboys, 21-17 line: Jaguars