LISTEN: Can Cowboys Protect Dak vs. Panthers' No. 1 Defense?

Locked On Cowboys: Cowboys vs. Panthers Week 4 Preview

Jeremy Brener | Oct 1, 2021

No team has sacked the quarterback more through three weeks than the Carolina Panthers. Their pass rush has been absolutely filthy so far this season, getting to opposing quarterbacks a whopping 14 times.

This week, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is on their hit list.

In addition to recording the most sacks, the Panthers have allowed the fewest yards in the first three weeks of the season.

It's a tall task for the offensive line, which has only allowed Prescott to be sacked six times through three games.

Despite several changes already, the offensive line has been solid and has been the backbone of a very successful unit. But it hasn't faced a defense quite like Carolina's.

The key to beating a ferocious pass rush is to get rid of the ball quickly. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will likely dial up more screen passes and quick slant routes into the game plan this week rather than deep balls to gamble on.

We should also expect the Cowboys to establish a running game early, considering how successful Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard have been as a duo.

So while the Panthers may pose as the biggest test this offense has seen this season, the Cowboys have the talent to move the ball and score points on anyone.

In this episode of the "Locked On Cowboys" Podcast, hosts Marcus Mosher and Landon McCool preview the Week 4 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Dallas Cowboys. They discuss how the Cowboys may try to slow down Sam Darnold and how the Cowboys be able to protect Prescott.

Marcus and Landon deal with all that more on this episode of "Locked On Cowboys." Join us here!

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Published Oct 1, 2021

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.