Chargers Open As A 3 Point Favorite Over Dallas - Pre Game Discussion

[Hadl2Alworth]

Basham for the Cowboys could be a surprise factor on their dline.

[DragonIce]

I didn't mention above that the 'boys are also going to be without...

I posted this yesterday, but have one update. This list includes injured reserve, weekly injury list, covid and suspensions:

Cowboys not playing vs. Chargers:

La'el Collins, starting RT (drug suspension)
Michael Gallup, starting WR
Neville Gallimore, Boy's best DT
Randy Gregory, Edge, 2nd best pass rusher (Covid)
Demarcus Lawrence, best pass rusher
Kelvin Joseph, 2021 2nd round pick CB
Ty Nsekhe, backup tackle (illness)
Donovan Wilson, starting safety (Updated: was questionable, now confirmed out)
7 other backup or borderline roster guys (Ball, McKeon, Turner, Vasher, Hill, Dowdle)

Questionable:

Damontae Kazee, starting safety

[ChargersPowderBlue]

I just hope this doesn't mean another injury is lingering
because the only DL who is hurt is JJ and hes not a DE

Maybe not in the base 4-3 defense, but in the 3-4 he is.

We need more pass rush in the middle, the interior DL. I hope Joey G takes advantage of his opportunity.

[DragonIce]

My updated/final prediction:

Bolts win 34-23

[Velo]

I posted this yesterday, but have one update. This list includes injured reserve, weekly injury list, covid and suspensions:

Cowboys not playing vs. Chargers:

La'el Collins, starting RT (drug suspension)
Michael Gallup, starting WR
Neville Gallimore, Boy's best DT
Randy Gregory, Edge, 2nd best pass rusher (Covid)
Demarcus Lawrence, best pass rusher
Kelvin Joseph, 2021 2nd round pick CB
Ty Nsekhe, backup tackle (illness)
Donovan Wilson, starting safety (Updated: was questionable, now confirmed out)
7 other backup or borderline roster guys (Ball, McKeon, Turner, Vasher, Hill, Dowdle)

Questionable:

Damontae Kazee, starting safety

I also failed to note that the Cowboys' will be without their top two, not just D. Lawrence, pass rushers, with R. Gregory also out. I didn't know that Gallimore is also out. Their DL is devastated. Kelvin Joseph is their starting left cornerback. As you note, Donovan Wilson, their starting SS is out, and their starting FS, Damontae Kazee is questionable. Malik Hooker will step in at one of the safety spots though.

[AK47]

Gaziano elevated from PS....

Never heard of this guy?

[Critty]

Chargers cover the spread.
Ekeler runs wild.
Dak turns it over.

[21&500]

Never heard of this guy?

Sure have.
just thought someone bigger to be called up in JJs place, like Eric Banks
Gaziano is a few cheeseburgers away from a JJ I suppose

[like54ninjas]

I just hope this doesn't mean another injury is lingering
because the only DL who is hurt is JJ and hes not a DE

JJones does play 4I-DE in base D then rushes from the IDL in sub packages. Gaziano will fill that same role.
Banks is one the active roster.

[like54ninjas]

I posted this yesterday, but have one update. This list includes injured reserve, weekly injury list, covid and suspensions:

Cowboys not playing vs. Chargers:

La'el Collins, starting RT (drug suspension)
Michael Gallup, starting WR
Neville Gallimore, Boy's best DT
Randy Gregory, Edge, 2nd best pass rusher (Covid)
Demarcus Lawrence, best pass rusher
Kelvin Joseph, 2021 2nd round pick CB
Ty Nsekhe, backup tackle (illness)
Donovan Wilson, starting safety (Updated: was questionable, now confirmed out)
7 other backup or borderline roster guys (Ball, McKeon, Turner, Vasher, Hill, Dowdle)

Questionable:

Damontae Kazee, starting safety

JH10, Slayer, MikeDub, Ekeler, Cook, and more should pass and run wild. That D is very depleted.
Step on their throat early and never let off on both sides of the ball.
Bolts - 41 Cowgirls - 24

[DragonIce]

JH10, Slayer, MikeDub, Ekeler, Cook, and more should pass and run wild. That D is very depleted.
Step on their throat early and never let off on both sides of the ball.
Bolts - 41 Cowgirls - 24

We definitely should win, but I'm wary of expecting easy NFL games. I could see your prediction coming true, but...

Their rookie Parsons could get utilized in lots of pass rush and the guy has 4.38 speed and crazy gifts. I won't be surprised if he gets lined up at defensive end 20, 30 plays. Armstrong, one of the backup edge players did have an impressive preseason. Basham, another d-end who will get pushed into action was a longtime Jets starter. Their interior D-line won't get any pass rush at all, but should hold up against the run.

Meanwhile I would be shocked if Dak has less than 280 yards passing. Coop and Lamb are top tier. Offense is creative.

[wu-dai clan]

Is anybody worried about Micah Parsons making DAL not even miss DeMarcus Lawrence here ?

Some pundits are actually saying Dak is licking his chops because there's no CHJ.

Don't forget to remember that a Staley run defense is atypical but effective (see LAR '20 ranking !)