Dallas Cowboys defense has shown up when it has needed to
by Chris Zolli | Cowboys Correspondent | Thu, Dec 18th 12:49pm EST
The Cowboys rank 23rd against the pass, 17th against the run, and are ranked 19th in points allowed, but have made just enough of defensive plays to be 10-4. (Sport DFW)
Fantasy Impact:
Just enough of defensive plays will not be good enough against a Colts offense that ranks 3rd in points per game and has the league's best passing attack, fueled by All-Pro Andrew Luck. The Cowboys need to generate a pass rush like they did last week when they got four sacks and need to add on to their six turnovers in their previous two games. There will be opportunities for turnovers against the Colts, they have the third most giveaways this season with 28, and are 12th in sacks allowed this year. The Cowboys are one of the best teams in the league at generating turnovers, seventh with 24, so there is upside even against a top offensive team like the Colts.
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