Bengals go from drubbing in Dallas to Brady in New England

The Dallas Cowboys, at 4-1, have risen to that Super Bowl-caliber level this year through two youngsters performing like Pro Bowlers, quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott.

Over the years, these two teams have engaged in some highly entertaining match-ups, including the controversial 2014 NFC Divisional Round playoff game that Green Bay narrowly won, 26-21, thanks to some controversy. Again, the Cowboys will try to keep Aaron Rodgers and their own defense off the field as much as possible.

Prescott is an extremely athletic player at the quarterback position.

Elliott is working with a stellar offensive line, but he has the speed and agility to score from anywhere on the field. They’ve had their nickel defense out there, they’re really good against the run.

The toughest test yet of the season looms on Sunday for the Green Bay Packers’ league-best run defense.

Well, this week the Packers get another chance to help honor the player who some would argue is close to exclusively responsible for professional football remaining in Green Bay after decades of futility.

“He’s done an excellent job play in and play out of doing his job and leading our football team”, Garrett said. Eddie Lacy led in rushing with 81 yards in 11 carries while James Starks had 33 yards in 12 attempts. How the battle between those two unfolds will dictate the flow of the game.

While this is an excellent pass-blocking unit, they do struggle in the run game at times and some would consider them a bit of a finesse group. “But that’s a great defense that they’ve got over there”.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (knee) is practicing on Thursday. Whether that’s because Rodgers isn’t quite himself, the receivers are struggling to get open against tighter coverage, McCarthy hasn’t adjusted to the way opponents are now defending the pass or the offense simply needs more time to find its identity is open for debate. The Cowboys won’t give up on their ground game. Rodgers will undoubtedly play a major role in this game, but the Packers are better off if Lacy is playing a major part of this offense.

The win over NY last Sunday was Green Bay’s 11 straight home win in the month of October.

The Green Bay Packers (3-1) are coming from a 23-16 win over the New York Giants in Week 5.