The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for their Week 8 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, and they face a significant challenge: running the football effectively.
Both teams made the playoffs last season, but this year they’re struggling to stay above .500. The 49ers recently lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, but the surprising part of that game was how the Chiefs won. Instead of relying on quarterback Patrick Mahomes to pass, they ran the ball effectively, gaining 184 yards.
Patrick Mahomes was like, “I’m gonna go out of bounds… nah, never mind.”
This is awesome. pic.twitter.com/ko17cTOAbF
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 20, 2024
If the Cowboys want to beat the 49ers, they should try to mimic what the Chiefs did. Unfortunately, there’s a problem: the Cowboys have struggled to run the ball all season. They are currently averaging only 77 rushing yards per game, ranking them among the lowest in the NFL.
On the other hand, the 49ers’ defense usually allows 112 yards rushing per game. If the Cowboys can find a way to run the ball effectively, they might have a chance to win.
In summary, for the Cowboys to defeat the 49ers in Week 8, they need to establish a strong running game. This has been a struggle for them so far this season, and overcoming this hurdle will be key to their success.
