Dallas Cowboys: Stopping DeMarco Murray and Other Predictions

Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) runs with the ball after making a catch against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Dallas beat Detroit 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

1. Tony Romo will find Cole Beasley for 2 touchdowns

There is a reason why I have a feeling Cole Beasley will have a big game for the Cowboys Sunday afternoon against the Philadelphia Eagles. There are only so many defenders the Eagles have on a defense that showed some of their struggles last week against the Atlanta Falcons.

Someone will have to make sure tight end Jason Witten will be covered at all times, no matter where he is at on the field, and Terrence Williams (who is taking over for Dez Bryant as the No. 1 receiver) must play his best games while Bryant recovers from his foot surgery.

There is a reason why Williams is on this talented roster with the offense, and even if that means taking the best cover players the Eagles have, that’s doing something because it will free up the likes of Beasley, who with his speed can do some damage.

Do I believe Beasley will have 100 yards receiving? It is doubtful, but again, think about this … he has the “big play” ability, so if he can get a 30-50 yard reception by sneaking his way though the Philly defense, plus a couple other catches from Romo, it isn’t out of the realm of possibility he can get those two touchdown receptions I predicted.

The Cowboys will score points with or without Bryant, and even though their top receiver is out (and at least one starting offensive lineman is out), Dallas will still have to get the ball to someone through the air, and I believe that player will be Beasley.

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