Cowboys Rush Defense Faces Major Test Against Ravens
The short version
- Washington ran for 182 yards against Dallas in Week 2.
- The Cowboys have allowed 347 rushing yards across their first two games.
- Baltimore, with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, visits Dallas on Sunday.
- Kenny Clark and Donovan Ezeiruaku spoke to media about the challenge of facing Jackson.
Dallas has surrendered 347 rushing yards through two games and now must contend with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry on Sunday.
The Dallas Cowboys enter Sunday's matchup with the Baltimore Ravens still searching for solutions against the run. Washington piled up 182 yards on the ground against them in Week 2, bringing Dallas's two-week total of rushing yards allowed to 347.
Defensive coordinator Christian Parker and his staff have limited time to correct the problems before Baltimore arrives. A failure to do so could mean a long day against a Ravens backfield featuring quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry.
Defensive linemen Kenny Clark and Donovan Ezeiruaku, who addressed reporters this week, are expected to carry significant responsibility in slowing Baltimore's ground game. Both acknowledged the difficulty of the assignment ahead.
Their priority is keeping Jackson from making plays as a runner, an area where Dallas has faltered against mobile quarterbacks this season. Holding assignments, playing with discipline and finishing tackles will be essential to containing the Ravens' star quarterback.
