Big Red
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The three biggest things to watch for Sunday when the Cardinals play the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Dallas:
Pass rush is crucial in the NFL – duh – and losing your best pass rusher for the season is incredibly painful. No, Chandler Jones wasn't producing sacks at the rate he was at last season, but he remained the focal point for opposing blocking schemes. That's gone now. Devon Kennard was signed to be the compliment to Jones, not to be another Jones. But now that's his role. How defensive coordinator Vance Joseph works within the Jones-less parameters, whether it is in personnel or scheme, will be something to watch. COVID protocols make any additions from outside that much more difficult to pull off, either in free agency or even a trade. The Cowboys still have a very good offense, even if Dak Prescott is out, because Andy Dalton has done things before – and he has more skill talent around him than he ever has. The Cards have to find a way to make Dalton feel pressure, and make sure it doesn't undercut the rest of the defense in the process.
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