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The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for a pivotal Week 9 clash against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Coming off a narrow 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Dallas aims to turn their season around after a series of struggles in key areas, including run defense and consistency on the offensive line. Rookie tackle Tyler Guyton reflected on his recent performances, Guyton spoke on his commitment to steady improvement.
“I'm trying to get better at everything, you know?” he stated, emphasizing a holistic approach to his development. In Week 8, Guyton logged 62 snaps against the 49ers, allowing just three pressures on 40 pass-block snaps, a notable improvement from his earlier performance against Pittsburgh, where he allowed three pressures on 15 pass-rush snaps. Guyton, who missed critical time in training camp and preseason due to illness, remains focused on refining his skills and embracing the challenges of his first NFL season.
“At times, I try to focus on certain things or certain plays, but as a whole, I try to get better at everything,” he added. “If you wanna be great, you gotta be harder on yourself. You gotta be your biggest critic.
You gotta want it more than anybody else wants it for you.” The Cowboys' passing game , led by Dak Prescott, ranks third in the league with 256 yards per game, though their ground game trails at the bottom with just 74.1 yards.
Defensively, Dallas struggles against the run, allowing 154.6 yards per game, ranking 31st. Related: Dak Offers '1000 Percent' Take on Plan vs.
Falcons The Falcons’ defense, however, offers potential advantages, ranking 18th in pass defense and allowing 215.5 passing yards per game, with a low 36 percent pass-rush win rate. This setup could favor Prescott and the Dallas passing attack, especially if the Cowboys' offensive line, boasting a 57 percent pass-blocking win rate, holds firm.
A win over the Falcons would provide much-needed momentum for Dallas as they work to establish consistency in all phases. With Guyton’s continued growth on the line, the Cowboys are looking to rebound and move forward with a balanced and focused game plan against Atlanta..
