NFL: Cowboys can't let Jets cover in Week 6 matchup

By Dan Orlando

The Cowboys are averaging 452.8 yards and 26.2 points per game and lead the league’s offensive standings. However, they are coming off of a two-game skid versus contending NFL teams.

The 2019 Jets are a lot of things this season, but contenders they are not.

The winless New York squad has endured a debilitating amount of injures, as well as underwhelming offensive line play this season. Despite Sam Darnold returning from his illness this week to partner with Le’Veon Bell and Robby Anderson, it will likely not be enough to best a hungry Cowboys team that needs to do what Super Bowl contenders do to bottom feeders.

In stark contrast to their opponents, the Jets are currently the NFL’s worst offense.

The Cowboys will be missing their offensive tackle duo and will be facing a competent defense. Still, the deeper team should prevail.

So what’s interesting to watch here?

Honestly, not all that much.

The Jets are getting 7 on DraftKings and the return of Darnold may be enough for them to cover.

But- even with the OT injuries for Dallas- I don’t see it.

None of the Jets weapons were particularly dominant in their one game with Darnold on the field this season (Week 1). I have a hard time seeing them getting a fast start out of the gate.

The loss of Chris Herndon to injury will further delay the TE’s return from suspension, meaning New York will be even more short-handed than they expected to be in a season that’s been defined by absences. Last year he put up 4 TD’s and notched 39 receptions in a promising rookie campaign. He’ll have to wait a bit longer to match or beat those numbers.

If you’re looking for the Jets to land within 7, you’ll likely be disappointed. The Cowboys are not riding high and setup for a trap game. They don’t just need to win today. They need to let the Jets have it. It’s the only way they can begin to rebuild their image as a contender.

As Dallas pours on for at least three quarters, the Jets just simply won’t have the firepower to keep up

Note: All articles by Dan Orlando on this site are analysis. They are not guaranteed outcomes of games.