"The Cowboys' secondary will have its hands full with Panthers wideout Tetaroia McMillan, a dynamic playmaker who can flip a game in one snap. McMillan has emerged as one of the few consistent bright spots for Carolina, and head coach/play-caller Dave Canales is making a concerted effort to feed him the ball. That spells potential trouble for a Dallas defense that has been anything but dominant."
"Too often, the Cowboys have allowed opposing receivers to post career-best numbers against them, particularly when their corners fail to tackle cleanly or maintain discipline in coverage. Trevon Diggs, DaRon Bland, and whoever else gets the assignment on McMillan must be ready to contest every route and keep him in front of them. McMillan thrives on double moves and deep posts, and if Dallas' safeties fail to provide proper over-the-top help, he'll make them pay."
NFL parity makes execution and matchups decisive every week, and Dallas must win key head-to-head battles to stay afloat in the NFC playoff picture. The Cowboys' secondary faces Tetaroia McMillan, a dynamic playmaker targeted frequently by Carolina, whose deep routes and double moves threaten explosive plays. Dallas corners must contest routes, tackle cleanly, and receive over-the-top safety help to avoid defensive meltdowns. New defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus is still installing a zone-heavy, communication-focused scheme that showed pressure potential against the Jets. Containing McMillan and maintaining schematic discipline will determine whether Dallas contains Carolina's offense.
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