No questions asked in the run game
Despite yet another mediocre effort in the running game from Tony Pollard and the rest of the rushing options, more of the spotlight is being shined on the weaker parts of Dallas' offense. Asked about this, Brian Schottenheimer continued to express confidence in the talent and how it can improve.
“I have no concerns about the running game,” Schottenheimer said. “There are certainly things that need to be sorted out. There's no question about that. We're aware of that. Do we have the ingredients to be successful? Absolutely. Things that need to be strengthened. Will there be? For sure. I think the offensive line when they're together, Toney's ability to get things going, the receivers doing a really good job blocking – I think we're getting close.
Don't flinch defensively
In this late-game situation, Dallas' defense had to endure a controversial illegal touch penalty against the Lions, an offside against the Cowboys, and ultimately three 2-point shots by Detroit. In the end, we had a chance to win the match. A stop from the Dallas unit determines the victory.
“What we wanted at that time was not to flinch,” Quinn said. “I knew the moment we jumped. [offsides] Who was planting the flag? I told them I would go again. There was no hesitation in my mind that I would fight again. ”
After opening the season with a 45-10 loss to the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, the Commanders fired defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, leaving head coach Ron Rivera in charge of the defense for the remainder of the season. Although the specific personnel groups and specific plans are different, Schottenheimer is confident his group will be successful again.
“I think you can see Ron's fingerprints,” Schottenheimer said. “A lot of times you have three linebackers off the ball. Their style of play is still really cool. They're still aggressive, they're still aggressive, they're still getting in front with the linebackers running through. Their safeties on the back end. Many shell covers can be seen in
