The Dallas Cowboys are on a 2-game win streak, after taking down the arch-rival Washington ______. Despite a poor performance from the offense, the defense has been rising each week and looks to be the strength as the postseason approaches.

Players like Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory, Neville Gallimore, Dorance Armstrong and Osa Odighizuwa are bringing incredible amounts of pressure, while the secondary is taking away opportunities from every quarterback.

Whether it's Trevon Diggs, Anthony Brown, Jourdan Lewis, Damontae Kazee or Jayron Kearse, all levels of the backend have been near elite.

Dak Prescott and the offense as a whole has been inconsistent since the bye week. Whether it's inconsistency on the offensive line, a lack of run game, or whatever, this game could be what puts a still deadly areal attack back on track.

The Dallas Cowboys already played the New York Giants once this year, and came away with the win at home. The Giants still posses one of the leagues worst defenses is most statistical categories, a bad offensive line and will be without key players on both sides.

However, this is the NFL. Just because you should win doesn't mean you will win. Dallas took care of business last time, here's how they do it in game 2.

Let Trevon Digg on Kenny Golladay, All Day.

Mike Glennon will start the game (we might even see some Jake Fromm) and he'll be without key weapons. Kadarius Toney, who had a breakout game in their first matchup, is out. Sterling Shepard, the team's top option in the slot, could also miss the game, leaving Glennon with few options.

His likely go-to target will be Kenny Golladay, who isn't having the type of season he hoped to have after signing his big time contract. Now the Giants are facing elimination from playoff contention. Don't be surprised if they feed him passes the way they'll likely feed Saquon Barkley.

Trevon Diggs covered Golladay in game 1, which left him without any catches on 3 targets. Not only should Diggs cover Golladay all game again, expect him to bait whoever's throwing the ball to target him, and add to his league-leading interception total.

Run the Outside Zone

We've covered why the run game hasn't been as affective as it was at the start of the year. The outside zone run has been the most effective running play for the Dallas Cowboys offense. For both Elliott and Pollard.

While Elliott may be dealing with a knee injury, the Cowboys could be getting some much needed burst.

Cowboys’ running back Tony Pollard, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a foot injury, is expected to play vs. the Giants but Dallas could have a slightly more cautious approach with him due to the injury, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 19, 2021

Both backs are going to be dealing with their injury issues, so creating as much space to run the ball and control the line of scrimmage is key. Running the outside zone is not only their most successful run play, but will allow whoever's running the ball the ability to fully gain speed before contact better than an inside draw.

Allow Your Receivers to Play Downfield

It's been talked about on 105.3 the fan, that team's are changing their defensive approach vs. the Dallas Cowboys. Initially, teams would blitz 5 or more defenders and play man coverage, but that's proven successful for Dallas. Dak Prescott has been one of the best QBs in the league when blitzed and against man coverage.

Now, more and more defenses are playing coverage and only rushing 3 or 4. With the state of the offensive line as it is, team's have only needed to bring as many. Keeping 7 to 8 defenders in coverage shortens the areas where Dak can deliver the ball without the threat of an interception.

If teams are going to continue to play zone, the Dallas Cowboys offense needs to take more advantage down the field. Especially against the Giants.

The Cowboys have completed 56 passes on the season that have gone 20+ yards down the field, and the Giants have allowed 40 such passes on the year. With the way their secondary is playing, and having all 3 starting receivers, this game should be considered a rebound for the passing game.

Allow the Lion to Roam

One of the key things about not having Daniel Jones on the field is that Micah Parsons won't be forced to play spy. When the Cowboys have faced athletic quarterbacks, Parsons won't blitz as much and will follow a running QB across the field.

Mike Glennon is NOT one these QBs. The Giants offensive line already has to deal with players like DeMarcus Lawrence or Randy Gregory outside, and will have to be weary of the threat of the young defensive superstar blitzing on the edges or coming up the middle.

On top of that, if he needs to play coverage, he's showing more and more that he's able to go one-on-one with pass catchers, regardless of position. His play in the backfield has overshadowed just how good he's been when in coverage.

Despite where Micah Parsons should play full-time, inside or on the edges, it's great to be able to see him in games where he gets to play multiple roles, rather than needs to. This is likely another big game for the young Lionbacker.