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Clash at U.S. Bank Stadium: Dallas Cowboys Set to Battle Minnesota Vikings

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare to take on the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying game. The Cowboys, coming off a close 28-31 loss against the Green Bay Packers on November 13th, will be eager to bounce back and demonstrate their resilience.


Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier (15) and center Brock Hoffman (67) celebrate after Grier scored a touchdown running the ball in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

In their previous game, despite the loss, the Cowboys showcased a potent offense with 421 total yards and an impressive average gain of 5.3 yards per play. Their passing game was solid with three touchdowns and a completion percentage of nearly 59 percent. However, two interceptions thrown were costly in such a tight contest.


The rushing attack was also effective for DAL as they amassed 159 yards on the ground with an average of over five yards per carry. This balanced offensive onslaught could pose significant challenges for MIN's defense if they fail to contain both facets of DAL's game plan.


Defensively, DAL managed two sacks and forced two fumbles against GB but will need to tighten up after allowing over thirty points in that outing. They'll look to replicate their performance from October 30th against Chicago Bears where they dominated with seven touchdowns and allowed only twenty-nine points in a high-scoring affair.


The Vikings should not be underestimated though; any team playing at home has an inherent advantage due to familiar surroundings and crowd support which can often influence critical moments in NFL games.


DAL fans should mark their calendars for November 20th when this pivotal matchup kicks off at U.S. Bank Stadium at 3:25 PM CST. It will be broadcasted live on CBS for those who want to catch every play from what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of the season.

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