Their backs are clearly against the wall at this point. After a humbling Week 10 loss to the Cleveland Browns on the road, the Atlanta Falcons now find themselves at a legitimate crossroads. With a 4-5 record, the margin for error is incredibly slim. A 1-4 start made every game that followed the subject of a playoff-like atmosphere and that does not change in this upcoming NFC battle with an equally desperate Dallas Cowboys. Let’s put this matchup under the microscope and pinpoint key match-ups to watch.
Last week against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys were able to give the defending champions a tough time while on offense thanks to the dynamic run game that is led by running back Ezekiel Elliott.