Dallas Cowboys: Matchup with Falcons will feature two "unicorn" talents
The Dallas Cowboys are set to host the Atlanta Falcons in a key week 10 matchup on Sunday. Dallas is coming off a humbling loss to the Broncos, while the Falcons pulled the upset over the Saints. Dallas will be looking to get back on track after seeing its six-game winning streak come to an […]
The Dallas Cowboys are set to host the Atlanta Falcons in a key week 10 matchup on Sunday. Dallas is coming off a humbling loss to the Broncos, while the Falcons pulled the upset over the Saints.
Dallas will be looking to get back on track after seeing its six-game winning streak come to an end in week nine. The Falcons, meanwhile, are seeking another big victory with the added motivation of playing against former head coach Dan Quinn.
Dak Prescott and Matt Ryan will get the majority of the headlines going into the game — and for good reason. Prescott is in the MVP conversation, while Ryan was just named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Saints. That said, two rookies deserve your attention.
COWBOYS AND FALCONS HAVE "UNICORN" TALENTS
As if the Broncos offense did not cause enough problems for the Cowboys, the Falcons have plenty of talent. Rookie phenom Kyle Pitts is emerging as a true rare talent at the tight end position. The first-round selection is too big for defensive backs and too fast for linebackers.
Pitts was drafted fourth overall in April, and it is easy to see why. Over the past few weeks, Pitts is finding his groove and becoming a real threat for the Falcons. His role in the offense has grown even more with Calvin Ridley taking a break from football.
If it was not for Bengals sensation Ja'Marr Chase, Pitts would be in the conversation for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He presents a huge challenge for Quinn and the Cowboys defense.
On the flip side, the Cowboys have a unique talent in his first year, too. First-rounder Micah Parsons is blossoming into a star and is the favorite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. His ability to rush the passer or be a traditional linebacker has noticeably improved the Cowboys defense.
The two rookie stars are set to be on the same field on Sunday. Parsons calls Pitts "a unicorn" and added "like me". Both are rare athletes with some special abilities on the gridiron.
Football fans will be in for a treat on Sunday with both on the field at the same time. Dallas needs a strong performance from Parsons to get back on track. Atlanta needs Pitts to build on his last few games to play spoiler at AT&T Stadium.
Both Parsons and Pitts are set to be stars for a long time.
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