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Keys before kickoff: Cowboys vs Ravens Week 3

Ahead of the Week 3 matchup in Rio, the Dallas Cowboys defense prepares to face a formidable rushing challenge against the Baltimore Ravens. Through the first two weeks of the season, Dallas has surrendered a total of 347 yards on the ground.

The Ravens bring the ultimate test with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, who has accumulated 212 rushing yards and four touchdowns early on. The Cowboys must figure out how to stop mobile signal-callers after struggling against Jaxson Dart and Jayden Daniels previously.

Additionally, defensive woes on third down have plagued Dallas, which currently ranks last in the NFL with a 68 percent conversion rate allowed. Fixing these defensive vulnerabilities will require penetration from linemen like Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark to disrupt plays behind the line of scrimmage.

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