How to End the Dallas Winning Streak

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Open Attack

You have to give credit to offensive coordinator Marty Morhinweg for making an adjustment at halftime against the Browns and going up-tempo. The offense scored 22 points after the half. This is the second time against Cleveland that the hurry-up approach worked well to create favorable isolation matchups over the middle of the field.

The fast pace seemed to settle Joe Flacco down as well. His mechanics and timing were much better, and he hit his receivers in stride. Both Mike Wallace and Steve Smith did damage after the catch.

The Steelers had much of their passing success against the Cowboys operating from a similar quick-tempo, spread look. In fact, Pittsburgh…