Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys: How to watch, start time and prediction
It’s thanks to Jim Harbaugh’s coaching that the Chargers have decidedly not been like the Chargers this season, continuing to win games despite numerous crucial injuries. They are coming off back-to-back wins against both teams in last season’s Super Bowl, Philadelphia and Kansas City.
Their challenge Sunday is to beat the Cowboys, who went 3-1 in November but started this month with back-to-back losses.
The Cowboys lead the league in offense, recording nearly 400 yards per game, but they are 29th in total defense and last against the pass. Facing Justin Herbert is not a favorable matchup for them.
Dallas was eliminated from playoff contention with a Week 15 loss to Minnesota.
The Chargers can clinch a playoff spot with a win and a loss or a tie against Indianapolis (vs. San Francisco) or Houston (vs. Las Vegas).
How the Chargers can win: If Herbert has time, he should be able to dissect a suspect Cowboys secondary and relies heavily on zone coverage. This led to a number of explosive plays. The Cowboys are also vulnerable to the run, and a balanced Chargers attack will take them far. Get another solid performance from the defense.
How the Cowboys can win: Be aggressive and play to win, not to protect prospects. That means outplaying the Chargers, not just field goals, because Brandon Aubrey is such a weapon. This would help the Cowboys take risks and go for it on fourth down more frequently. They can put points on the board, but more often than not they move the ball well between the 20. Even a small improvement on defense would help.
