Week 3 Packers Cowboys Keys

Let me start by saying that in preface to game keys I will always list the following 3 for each game.

First the team needs to score TD's not FG's. Good teams do this. Second each game the special teams need to make a play be it a TD return, a key punt, strong coverage work, blocked extra point. Third turnovers need to be created. This along with special teams can lead to short fields making it easier to get 6 than three.

A long punt return to the 20 giving the offense a short TD drive is one way these can occur. Another might be good kick coverage pinning a team deep, then a force fumble leading to another short TD.

Call that general keys, my philosophy of football etc.

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1. Pass Rush: Likely an un-rushed Romo will be able to riddle the Packers secondary. Therefore Kampman, KGB et al. are going to need to show up.

2. Pass Protection: OLB Ware and his bunch need to be contained so Rogers and the receivers can make big plays.

3. McCarthy: There have been rumblings that in big games his game plans are not right. I'll plead agnostic, but it'd be nice to see the offense start off well.

4. TO: Like or hate him he makes plays- 2nd most TD catches ever. Last year Woodson DNP in the Cowboys game. This year he is playing and perhaps he can help slow him.

5. 3rd Down: If the teams are even then 3rd downs should make or break some drives, determine 3 or 7 points etc. Thru 2 game Dallas is 67% in converting 3rd downs while Green Bay is 50.