4. Atlanta’s Receiver Depth
There’s no debate about which team features the most talented and proven receiver in this matchup; it’s Dallas with CeeDee Lamb by a significant margin. However, the Falcons hold an advantage by being able to double team the Cowboys’ receiver, compelling them to rely on others to step up. For the Dallas defense, outside of Bijan Robinson, who else deserves their focus?
Drake London is expected to be the top option, but in the past three weeks, Darnell Mooney and Kyle Pitts have also emerged as potential primary targets. Additionally, Ray-Ray McCloud has consistently contributed to big plays. This receiving group is one of the most complete that Kirk Cousins has had, surpassing what Dallas can currently offer.
Although the Falcons’ depth hasn’t faced significant challenges, their starting trio has performed exceptionally well. The developing chemistry and trust between Cousins and Kyle Pitts adds to the excitement. Pitts has shown noticeable improvement and seems to be regaining the explosiveness he displayed in his rookie season. If the Falcons can maintain this group’s health and involvement, they will have an advantage against most teams in the league.
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Trade proposal between Cowboys and Panthers offers Dallas a crucial upgrade.
The Dallas Cowboys’ offense has been severely underperforming over the first six games of the season, particularly in the last three weeks, where they haven’t scored more than 20 points in any game.
While the absence of reliable options beyond Ceedee Lamb in the passing game is a significant issue, the team’s rushing game has also faltered, ranking as the worst in the league. The duo of Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott hasn’t yielded positive results, leading the Cowboys to consider acquiring Dalvin Cook, who has been declining in recent years.
It’s clear that the Cowboys need an improvement at running back, and Chris Licata from Athlon Sports offers a compelling solution. He suggests a trade that would send Chuba Hubbard from the Carolina Panthers to Dallas, along with a 2025 seventh-round pick (via the San Francisco 49ers), while the Panthers would receive a 2025 fifth-round pick.
Hubbard, a younger and cost-effective option, is enjoying a career year with an average of 5.2 yards per carry, totaling 630 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns this season. He is in the final year of his four-year, $4.1 million rookie contract, and his role may decrease with the anticipated introduction of second-round pick Jonathon Brooks. Additionally, teammate Miles Sanders may also be considered for trade, though he would be a more expensive option.
Jerry Jones has indicated that he does not plan on being very active before the trade deadline, but if the Cowboys were to make a move, it would likely be for someone like Hubbard, who is not a costly acquisition.
Given Hubbard’s impressive performance this season, especially in light of the struggles within the Panthers’ offense, he would represent a significant enhancement to the Cowboys’ rushing attack. However, a potential issue is that Hubbard could enter free agency soon, which might make the Cowboys hesitant to pursue him as a rental player.
