One added wrinkle has taken the Cowboys to another level

The Dallas Cowboys are averaging the most points in the NFL with Dak Prescott at the helm. Dallas is consistently scoring 30 or more points when No. 4 is behind center. That, of course, makes the Cowboys difficult to beat. Prescott — save for some aggressive mistakes — is playing at a high level. Tony […]

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Dec 4, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) celebrates with Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys are averaging the most points in the NFL with Dak Prescott at the helm. Dallas is consistently scoring 30 or more points when No. 4 is behind center. That, of course, makes the Cowboys difficult to beat.

Prescott — save for some aggressive mistakes — is playing at a high level. Tony Pollard has been unleashed. Kellen Moore is pushing the right buttons. The Cowboys are clicking and don't look to be slowing down.

There is one added wrinkle that the Dallas Cowboys have implemented that has played a big role in the offensive success. A wrinkle that was really showcased in the blowout victory over the Indianapolis Colts.

That wrinkle? Moving CeeDee Lamb around the field.

Lamb unlocks Cowboys

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Nov 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) celebrates making a first down against the New York Giants during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

CeeDee Lamb is performing like a bonafide top option right now. He is getting open, hurting defenses after the catch, and reaching the end zone at a strong rate. Prescott is looking his way often, and Lamb is rewarding his quarterback for that.

Therefore, it only makes sense to get the most out of Lamb, the 2020 first-round draft selection and 2021 Pro Bowl wideout. Kellen Moore put Lamb in pre-snap motion on 42% of plays against the Colts — the most in Lamb's young career.

Why is that notable? Two reasons: it gives Dak Prescott a chance to see what coverage the defense is in, and it puts Lamb in favorable matchups when the ball is snapped. Both reasons give the Cowboys an important advantage.

Lamb grabbed five passes for 71 yards and a touchdown in the win. He averaged more than 14 yards per reception and showcased his game-breaking ability when targeted. The added motion certainly played a role in that.

The Dallas Cowboys are averaging 32.8 points per game with Dak Prescott throwing the ball. Kellen Moore's play calling and wrinkles have a lot to do with that. If Sunday night is any indication, it appears that the Cowboys will be very difficult to slow down moving forward.

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