"But, as has been the case all year, things were very out of their control. That run came to an end Saturday night, when the Eagles beat the Commanders to not only clinch the NFC East but eliminate the Cowboys. That means when they take the field to face the Chargers, all they have left to play for is love of the game. Sometimes that results in spirited wins, as this team demonstrated last year against the Buccaneers, and sometimes it doesn't."
"The Chargers have a franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert, but head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman love to run the ball. They've had some up's and down's in that department, whether it be injuries at running back or the offensive line, but they've started to rise again with the recent return of rookie rusher Omarion Hampton. Against a Dallas defense that's seemed allergic to stopping the run lately, you can be sure that Harbaugh will look to establish the run early."
"Too often they come up short on their opening drive, and it usually takes some time before things really start to click. Only seven teams have played fewer downs while trailing this year than the Chargers. When they get a lead, they typically don't give it away. If the Cowboys want to win this one, they have to strike first and keep striking."
Cowboys were eliminated from playoff contention after the Eagles beat the Commanders, leaving the final game against the Chargers as a contest for pride. The Chargers pair franchise quarterback Justin Herbert with a run-heavy approach under Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman, and the recent return of rookie Omarion Hampton has boosted rushing attempts. Dallas has struggled to stop the run, a weakness Harbaugh will seek to exploit. Defensive play-calling will be affected by Matt Eberflus working from the booth. The Chargers' offense often starts slowly but protects leads; Cowboys must strike first to have a chance.
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