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The inside linebacker duo will be responsible for the task of limiting both Witten and Dunbar. Witten spearheaded the Cowboys' comeback and finished with eight catches for 60 yards and two scores. The inside linebackers will have a steep task in covering both Lance Dunbar and Witten.Īgainst New York, Dunbar led Dallas in receptions with eight catches for 70 yards coming out of the backfield. Ryans was featured a lot earlier in the game, but defensive coordinator Billy Davis slowly introduced Alonso into the game and then went with Mychal Kendricks and Alonso as the primary inside linebacker partnership in the second half.īoth Kendricks and Alonso have the explosive athleticism to put pressure on the quarterback with blitz packages and cover both running backs and tight ends. Alonso kept the Eagles in the game last week with an acrobatic one-handed interception in the end zone. The 25-year-old linebacker showed he stills possesses the athleticism to impact the game in coverage and by getting into the opposition's backfield.

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He played the first series in the final preseason game, but last week was his first substantial action following his injury. The Eagles acquired Alonso in the McCoy trade this past offseason, but the inside linebacker missed most of the preseason as he recovered from his torn ACL. DeMeco Ryans started the game at inside linebacker, but then Kiko Alonso took over in the second half. The offense definitely turned it around last week in the second half, but the defense also saw some improvement following a personnel change. Philadelphia's backs can contribute in the air and on the ground, but a commitment to the running game will help slow down Dallas' pass rush. Last week, Sam Bradford threw 52 passes, leaving himself open to several big hits. In order to defeat the Cowboys, Philadelphia will have to utilize its talented backfield. The former San Diego Chargers tailback only had six touches against Atlanta, but he scored the team's go-ahead touchdown last week. The third member of the three-headed monster is Mathews. Jamie Shaw There A Better Match Than Chip Kelley & Darren Sproles ?!?

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