1. Get the ‘Texas Coast Offense’ rolling early: With Tyron Smith out, the Cowboys’ offensive line isn’t at full strength, and considering the pass rushers Miami has, that’s problematic.
Dak Prescott must get the ball out quickly, and not force the offensive line, which could have a not-100-percent Zack Martin as well, to hold up for too long.
Can CeeDee Lamb in the slot be a quickie solution?
Starting fast has been preached all week inside The Star, and Prescott needs to get things going in a hurry. … But again, the “why” is easier than the “how.”
2. Win on the ground: What might have gotten lost last week was that Tony Pollard looked like his electric self as he had 52 rushing yards on just 11 carries but due to the score, it the run game was parked.
But the Dolphins defense doesn’t allow many rushing yards … at all. They have only allowed 100 yards rushing just four times this season and in three of their last five games, haven’t allowed more than 36 rushing yards.