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Ravens Visit Cowboys In Match Up Of Top Rush Defense, Offense

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Baltimore sits a top the AFC North at 5-4 and at the Dallas Cowboys are nearly undefeated at 8-1.

In past series played, the Ravens have never lost to the Cowboys. The last time the two teams met was in October of the 2012 season and the Ravens beat the Cowboys 31-29.

Last week, the Ravens saw their first victory by more than one score in over a year and beat the Browns 28-7.

The Ravens have the No. 1 rushing defense, allowing 71 yards per game, but the Cowboys have top rushing offense at 161 per game.

RAVENS OFFENSE — OVERALL (25), RUSH (28), PASS (20)

RAVENS DEFENSE — OVERALL (1), RUSH (1), PASS (5)

COWBOYS OFFENSE — OVERALL (3), RUSH (1), PASS (17)

COWBOYS DEFENSE — OVERALL (12), RUSH (3), PASS (21)

The game also features the two most accurate kickers in NFL history: Dallas' Dan Bailey (90.4 percent) and Baltimore's Justin Tucker (89.4). Tucker has made all 22 field goals this season.

The Cowboys will try to break the franchise season record with a ninth straight win with rookie QB Dak Prescott starting over Tony Romo, who's expected to be active as backup for first time since breaking bone in back in preseason game.

 

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