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Dallas Cowboys: 3 Players who need to play well to beat Patriots in Week 6

By Randy Gurzi

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball during the first half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball during the first half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 01: Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes the passer against Terence Steele #78 of the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on November 1, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

The Dallas Cowboys are looking for their fifth win in a row but in order for that to happen, they need these three players to step up

Looking for win No. 5 in a row, the Dallas Cowboys head to Foxborough to face the New England Patriots. It’s been a long time since the Cowboys beat New England, and when it last happened, Troy Aikman was victorious over Drew Bledsoe.

A lot has changed since then, mainly with the Pats winning six Super Bowls as well as knocking off Dallas the last six times they faced off. However, these teams are now in different stages as the Pats are rebuilding and the Cowboys are on the verge of contending.

That doesn’t mean they should take this team lightly because they’re still a well-coached franchise with some talented players. This is why the following three players need to be at their best to secure the win.

Dallas Cowboys: 3 players that need to step up to beat the Patriots

3. Terence Steele, Right Tackle

Right tackle Terence Steele is going to be needed for at least one more game this season after La’el Collins’ attempt to get his suspension overturned in court was unsuccessful. Steele has played well in the absence of Collins but he faces yet another monstrous test this weekend.

For the majority of this game, Steele will likely find himself across from pass-rusher Matt Judon who already has 6.5 sacks on the season. Judon, a free agent addition from Baltimore in the offseason, typically plays across from the right tackle, and his speed and power could prove to be an issue for Steele.

While Judon will make his mark, the second-year right tackle just has to keep him from wrecking the game plan. As long as he does that, this offense will have a shot at finding success.

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