The Dallas Cowboys just don’t give you many chances.
They currently lead the league in time of possession (32:32 per game). They run more plays (7.02) and travel more yards (40.8) than any other team each time they have the ball, while also converting an NFL-best 51.8% of their drives into points. They’ve turned it over just seven times; only Buffalo (six) has been more careful.
So, even if Minnesota’s defense shows up in a big way on Thursday night, can its offense take advantage of what limited opportunities it may have?
The answer, as always, starts with QB Sam Bradford.