Bold Predictions: Dallas looks to change history in Denver

Backups Record an Interception

This prediction borders on wishful thinking given the Cowboys’ current state in the secondary.

Dallas will be without Trevon Diggs, Donovan Wilson, Malik Hooker, and Juanyeh Thomas, all key playmakers on the back end.

That leaves relative unknowns Alijah Clark and Markquese Bell to start at safety, and their inexperience will certainly be tested by the poised rookie Nix.

Still, Dallas has surprisingly fielded a pass rush that can turn any quarterback human this season despite Micah Parsons no longer on the team.

The Cowboys may not have their star defensive backs, but pressure leads to mistakes, and one tipped ball or underthrown pass could give the depleted secondary the break it needs.

Expect one of those little-known safeties, or perhaps DaRon Bland, who already has four picks this season, to make a timely interception that swings momentum.

Offense Will Eclipse 400 Yards

If the defense can hold up, the offense has every chance to steal the spotlight.

The Broncos’ defense ranks second in the NFL, allowing just 273.1 yards per game, while the Cowboys’ offense leads the league with 390.6 yards per game. Something’s got to give.

Dallas has eclipsed 400 yards of total offense four times this season and is averaging 31.5 points in those contests.

The formula has been simple: Dak Prescott spreading the ball to CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jake Ferguson, while Javonte Williams chips away on the ground.

Denver’s pass rush is elite, but if the Cowboys’ offensive line can give Prescott time, Dallas has the balance and creativity to push past the 400-yard mark.

Javonte Reaches 100 Yards

The final bold prediction flips the narrative to the other sideline. Javonte Williams, now in his first full season back from injury and facing his old teammates, could be in for a statement performance.

The Broncos have allowed just one 100-yard rushing game this year, but Williams’ physical, downhill style could wear down the Broncos’ defense.

He’s only surpassed 100 yards twice this season, and Denver’s defensive line will have its hands full with Tyler Smith and the rest of the Cowboys’ offensive line.

If the Cowboys can build a lead and control time of possession, Williams could easily hit that mark for a third time.

Breaking a 30-year Mile High curse won’t come easy, but if Dallas can force a rare Bo Nix turnover, unleash another offensive explosion, and get a Javonte Williams’ revenge game, they might just walk out of Denver with a season-defining victory, and a little piece of history rewritten.