Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Cowboys-Bengals: What to watch

Expect Cowboys to revert to error-prone ways

Dallas at Cincinnati
dalWhen: 1:00 PM ET
Watch: FOX
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After watching film of both teams, Scouts Inc. breaks down key elements of the Week 14 Cowboys-Bengals matchup.


Continue to work for balance offensively: The Bengals have been solid defending the pass, yielding 221 yards per contest. But they have been inconsistent defending the run, giving up 4.4 yards per attempt. Dallas is best when it takes a balanced approach offensively. With DeMarco Murray back, the Cowboys were able to mount a more effective ground game versus the Eagles, gaining 123 yards. Look for coach Jason Garrett to be patient running the football and to use play-action passes on early downs to keep a much-improved Cincinnati defense guessing.


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