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Cowboys vs Falcons: Week 9 matchups to watch for Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys once again hit the road in Week 9 to take on the NFC South division leader, the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta has been a much different team this season with QB Kirk Cousins in command of the offense. This is someone Dallas should know quite a bit about dating back to his time in Washington, even though that was years ago.
Sadly, this is yet another game that’s shaping up to be a tough one for the Cowboys. Offensively, Atlanta has several weapons who could be matchup problems for Dallas’ defenders. On the flipside though, Dak Prescott and Company could find some success against the Falcons middle-of-the-road defense, who are giving up 24.4 points per game.
While the Cowboys haven’t proven themselves capable of beating good teams, and the Falcons definitely classify as a good team, this is very much a game they can win if they can get the better of a few key matchups. If not, losing this game could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back, all but ending any hope for a successful 2024 season.
WR CeeDee Lamb vs. Falcons’ secondary
CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott finally synced up for the first time this season to the tune of 13 catches for 146 yards and two touchdowns. While it’s going to be difficult to repeat that type of production week in and week out, these two definitely need to continue connecting if the Cowboys want any chance of winning. No. 88 is sadly Dallas’ best and only chance of being successful offensively in the passing game. Nobody else has really stepped up this season, so wins and losses will probably come down to how these two play moving forward.
S Donovan Wilson vs. TE Kyle Pitts
In back-to-back games the Cowboys have allowed two TDs and two explosive plays over 40+ yards to opposing tight ends (Sam LaPorta, George Kittle). While Donovan Wilson isn’t solely responsible for those blunders, he was largely to blame for Kittle’s 128 receiving yards last week. Dallas may want to rethink putting Wilson in the same position this week against Kyle Pitts, who is coming off a 91-yard game with two TDs. Pitts is more of a big WR than traditional TE and should probably be treated as such by the Cowboys this week.
Cowboys’ run defense vs. RBs Bijan Robinson/Tyler Allgeier
The Cowboys run defense got a pretty good taste of what a dynamic RB duo can do when they played the Lions earlier this season and unfortunately failed to measure up. Bijan Robinson (4.7) and Tyler Allgeier (5.2) are another dynamic RB duo who are both averaging close to 5.0 yards per carry this year. This two-headed monster could be a problem for Dallas’ front seven. Don’t be surprised if Mike Zimmer once again tries to stack the box like he did against the 49ers to try to contain these two. Whatever the case, they spell trouble.
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Trackdown: Dallas 7-Eleven robbery suspect wanted
DALLAS – Dallas police need a name for a dangerous robber who pulled a gun on a 7-Eleven clerk and walked out with the cash register drawer.
He was caught on camera. But it’s been six months, and he’s still at large.
7-Eleven Robberies
What we know:
The robbery in question happened on Jan. 13 around 10:30 p.m. at the store at 302 North Marsalis Avenue.
A Black male who is about 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 170 to 180 pounds walked in and waited until no other customers were inside.
“After it’s empty, he displays a handgun and points it at the cashier,” said Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa. “I don’t know what he said. He just demanded the cash from the cash register.”
Det. Villa said the suspect took the whole cash register drawer before fleeing eastbound on foot on 8th Street.
What you can do:
The detective believes anyone who knows the suspect will be able to recognize him.
“Yes, most definitely based on the video and the screenshot. If you know him, you’ll recognize him,” he said.
Tipsters can call or text Det. Villa at 469-755-8445.
“I need his information so I can talk to him about this incident,” he said.
FOX 4’s Trackdown
You can watch Shaun Rabb’s Trackdown series every Wednesday on FOX 4. Episodes are also posted weekly online, on YouTube and on FOX Local.
FOX 4 viewers have now helped to make 220 arrests.
The Source: The information in this story comes from Dallas Police Det. Eduardo Lopez Villa.
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Dallas weather: Flash flooding strands vehicles near DFW Airport after heavy rain
DALLAS – Slow-moving thunderstorms brought localized flash flooding to parts of North Texas on Tuesday evening, blocking highways near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and dropping several inches of rain in portions of Tarrant and Parker counties.
Flash Flood Warnings
Local perspective:
Flash flood warnings are in effect for Hopkins, Hunt, Rains and Van Zandt counties until 7:45 p.m.
Flooding was reported along Texas 183 near Valley View Lane south of DFW Airport, where stranded vehicles and water-covered roadways created hazardous travel conditions.
A flash flood warning remained in effect near the airport, although rainfall rates had begun to diminish as the storm weakened.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
The National Weather Service also issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Hood County, citing the potential for gusty winds and small hail. Forecasters reported hail ranging from pea-sized to marble-sized in parts of Hood, Parker and Denton counties.
Forecasters attributed the weakening storms in Denton County to an outflow boundary, a meteorological feature that can disrupt thunderstorm development.
The warning area was reduced as the storm weakened near sunset.
LIVE RADAR
What they’re saying:
FOX 4’s Kylie Capps said the storms moved unusually slowly from east to west, allowing heavy rain to accumulate over the same areas for several hours.
Rainfall estimates showed some locations in eastern Parker County and western Tarrant County received nearly 5 inches of rain during a six-hour period, while areas near DFW Airport recorded more than 2 inches.
Elsewhere in North Texas, northern Rains County received nearly 5 inches of rain.
7-Day Forecast
What’s next:
Forecasters expect a quieter overnight period, with only isolated showers lingering into the evening. Additional thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon, though coverage and the threat of severe weather are expected to remain limited.
Temperatures are forecast to reach about 90 degrees Wednesday.
Rain chances are expected to continue through the remainder of the workweek and into the weekend as an upper-level low-pressure system sends multiple disturbances across North Texas.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by FOX 4’s Weather Team
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