Cowboys offensive line vs. Colts defensive line examined

Writer Mike Poland analyzes the trench matchup between the Dallas Cowboys offensive line and the Indianapolis Colts defensive line ahead of their Week 9 meeting. Poland argues that Dallas must establish the run against an Indianapolis defense that has struggled heavily against rushing attacks and recently traded star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to San Francisco.

Poland highlights Colts interior pass rusher Adetomiwa Adebawore as Indianapolis's primary threat against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. To control the game, Poland argues the Cowboys should rely on interior linemen Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, and Tyler Booker to run block for Javonte Williams and wear down the Colts' four-man pass rush.