Editor’s Note: This Matchup was written by John Daigle, with input from Evan Silva.
Monday Night Football
Dallas @ Las Vegas
Team Totals: Cowboys 26.5, Raiders 23
Even in stumbling for 24 and 17 points in back-to-back losses before their bye, the Cowboys return with the second-highest team total (26.5) of Week 11 against DC Patrick Graham and the league’s heaviest zone-based defense — a scheme Dak Prescott has taken what’s been given to him for a high completion rate (73.5%, seventh) but only 7.3 yards per attempt (21st). Las Vegas’ pass rush at the very least has generated pressure on 32.8% of enemy dropbacks (23rd), insulating Dak in a fantasy-friendly environment as a high-floor QB1. … Dallas’ inability to find an RB2 most recently elevated Javonte Williams for 16 of 17 backfield touches in a blowout before the bye. Phil Mafah will presumably return from injured reserve as Williams’ contingency plan (over Malik Davis) after the Cowboys willingly healthy-scratched Jaydon Blue in Week 9 for his recent fumble and pass-pro mistakes, but that rotating door benefits the veteran further as a fringe RB1.
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