8 things to know about the Bills’ Week 13 opponent, the Cowboys

Eight things to know about the Buffalo Bills’ 2019 Week 13 opponent, the Dallas Cowboys.

Cowboys offensive guard Zack Martin. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Tough sledding for pass rush?

The Bills pass rush had a combined 11 sacks over the past two games. Their average pass rush has started to improve. The real test comes against the Cowboys.

While there’s Dak and Zeke and let’s not forget Amari Cooper (even though he was held without a catch last week against the Patriots), but this offensive line is legit. The Cowboys have two linemen in the top-10 of their position rankings via Pro Football Focus’ grading system in guard Zack Martin and tackle La’el Collins. They both fall into PFF’s “elite” category with grades of 88.1 and 83.1 overall, respectively. But don’t sleep on left tackle Tyron Smith, either. He’s at an above average grade of 71.1 and grades as PFF’s 20th best tackle in the league.

Shaq Lawson had two sacks for the Bills last week, but he, Jerry Hughes, Ed Oliver and the rest of the Bills’ defensive front, will have their hands full this week.