The Seattle Seahawks (2-0) are set to host the Dallas Cowboys (1-1) Week 3 at CenturyLink Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:25 p.m. PT Sunday afternoon. Here are the keys to victory for each team.
Cowboys’ keys to victory
The Cowboys head north Week 3 after an incredible comeback win over the Falcons but had better not let their guards down in Seattle. Even in a stadium with no fans, the confines of CenturyLink Field can be suffocating for the visiting team.
While the Seahawks’ defensive line is a work in progress, Dallas will have to show it means business from the get-go. Quarterback Dak Prescott, who threw for 450 yards against Atlanta, will want to test Seattle’s pass-rushing abilities but won’t stand a chance unless his offensive line is able to tighten things up quickly.
Seahawks’ keys to victory
The Seahawks are coming off a wild, Week-2 win over the Patriots on the national stage and appear to be firing on all cylinders.
Seattle has been letting quarterback Russell Wilson cook and he’s likely going to do just that against the Cowboys but faces a similarly shaky offensive line as Dallas. His big guys up front have got to rein in their penalty count or it may be a long day in the kitchen for Wilson Week 3.
Seattle’s defense is not off the hook however, the Seahawks will still need some big plays to seal the deal.
Matchup to watch: Dak Prescott vs. Seahawks secondary
The Seahawks aren’t going to let Prescott put on an air show all day in Seattle. The Seahawks need to see they got what they paid for in their secondary this season.
Who wins?
Seattle will advance to 3-0 on the year slipping by the Cowboys at home, showing Dallas the NFC West means business in 2020.
Seahawks 34, Cowboys 27.
