Preview: As Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season arrives, the Dallas Cowboys are staring down a critical moment in their early campaign. Following a disappointing loss to the Saints, they now face a Ravens team that has historically been a thorn in their side. Although Baltimore holds a 5-1 series advantage, Dallas returns with Dak Prescott, the only Cowboys quarterback to notch a victory against this franchise. While the Ravens are in the midst of an 0-2 slide, both teams know the pressure is mounting in this pivotal showdown.
The Ravens come limping in at 0-2, desperate to avoid digging an even deeper hole. Lamar Jackson’s as dangerous as ever, but the Cowboys know this game is a must-win if they want to shake off their early-season jitters. The stakes? Enormous. The rivalry? As lopsided as a tumbleweed in the wind, but that makes it all the sweeter if Dallas can turn the tables.
Keys to Victory: For Dallas, Prescott will need to air it out to compensate for their unsteady backfield. Look for CeeDee Lamb (pending injury status) and other recievers to be crucial, while their defense will have to contain Jackson’s dual-threat explosiveness. As for the Ravens, pounding the ball on the ground and capitalizing on the Cowboys’ erratic run game will be their path to victory.
Prediction: Tom Boswell might tell you to trust the numbers—Baltimore’s dominance in the series doesn’t lie. Statistically, the Ravens are primed to break their skid, but Simmons’ fan gut says the Cowboys will rebound at home. Expect the Cowboys to ride Prescott’s arm and edge out a close one, 24-21.