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New England Patriots 4 Downs Preview: Week 12 vs Dallas Cowboys

By Michael Perry

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 11: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots drops back to pass during the second half of the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Cowboys 30-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 11: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots drops back to pass during the second half of the NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Cowboys 30-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots gestures during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 17: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots gestures during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

4th Down: Must-win game in this stretch of the season

The Patriots are 1-1 on this crucial five-game stretch against some of the league’s top teams and division leaders. The first two games were both played on the road; now they have two of the remaining three at home.

They start by returning to Gillette Stadium to face the Cowboys, and this is a must-win game because they need to keep riding the wave of momentum after losing their first game of the season to Baltimore two weeks ago. They outlasted the Eagles last week, and with the home crowd on their side, they need to win this game to keep their lead over the Ravens in the race for the No. 1 seed in the conference. Plus, they have another tough road game next week in Houston against the surging Texans.

Next. 3 keys to the Patriots beating the Cowboys on Sunday. dark

The Cowboys bring a tough test to Foxboro, and it is right in the middle of this five-game portion of the schedule that is the toughest of the season. The New England Patriots need to win this game – and they have a great chance of doing so if they follow all these downs we’ve listed for them.

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