“We feel like we have to bring our music,” All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said Thursday. “You're not going to get as much praise for making big plays because we're going to be in a hostile environment, so that's got to be the new standard. We're going to stick to the script, We’ve got to keep making plays, make routine plays and score touchdowns.”
This is a sentiment shared by Pro Bowl running back Tony Pollard, who has really stepped up recently with Rico Doodle.
“We just have to keep doing what we've been doing. [in home games] “We need to take our preparation seriously and continue to get out there and execute,” Pollard said. That's pretty much it. ”
Heading into Week 15 against the Bills, the Cowboys' offense leads the NFL in most major categories, and quarterback Dak Prescott is the frontrunner for this season's NFL MVP. Beating the Bills and Josh Allen in Buffalo would be an even bigger step forward not only in that race, but more importantly, in the race for the NFC East title and the top spot in the NFC in January. That would guarantee them a home field. Gain an advantage through the playoffs.
And like I said, they're inhuman when they play in Arlington.
However, in order to earn that honor, he must first turn things around against the Bills, and then a week later against the powerhouse Miami Dolphins.
“The important thing right now is to take the momentum we've built over the last few games at home and understand that we've set the standards and expectations for ourselves on offense, defense, special teams and really as a team. “We tried our best to play complementary soccer,'' Prescott said. “We have to build on our successes and be prepared for when one side maybe doesn't do what we expect.
“I want to ride this momentum.” [and make] We have a great atmosphere with a busy environment and great fans, and I hear our communication is at an all-time high offensively. ”
Prescott and the Cowboys can clinch a playoff berth with a win against Buffalo on Sunday, but they will need to dominate in all three phases of the game at Orchard Park to get that victory.
As Coach McCarthy said ahead of this December challenge, this is playoff football without consequences, and that's the perfect opportunity to sharpen your sword for Carpe Diem.
“I'm looking forward to the challenge, but it's not a home or away question at the moment,” Prescott added. “These are playoff-type games and it’s important that we take advantage of this momentum and confidence that we’ve built and take another step forward.”
