This article is inspired by Todd Archer’s recent article on the ESPN blog predicting the Cowboys to finish 9-7. In it, he uses the lack of a Dallas pass rush to explain several predicted losses. For example, in week five, he has the Cowboys losing to the Packers:
Will the Cowboys get revenge for their playoff loss in January? Aaron Rodgers’ third-and-forever pass that set up the winning field goal still stings. Unfortunately for the Cowboys, their lack of a pass rush will hurt them again in this game. Record: 2-3
He also predicts a late-season loss to the Giants on the lack of a pass rush.