Lions vs. Cowboys vs. Chargers Madden 25 Preseason | Dallas vs. L.A.

will stand in awe at the size of this place we're at AT&T Stadium welcome to Arlington Texas I'm Kate Scot joined by Brock y up here in the booth and here we are Brock final week of the pre-season one last tuneup for stars and starters and of course the game where a lot of these great camp stories will clinch a spot on that week one roster and I never tired of these great camp stories and they come from all different backgrounds some are undrafted guys some are vets with a restart on their career but they used the preseason and this game in particular to springboard some momentum into the regular [Applause] season ball teed up Brandon Aubrey after the kick and off we go from Dallas return coming from the six and he's brought down the offense will come onto the field so now out comes the charger offense for their initial Drive of the game they'll be let out by the fifth year Pro who can really fill up a stat sheet Justin Herbert hey let's be honest the only reason the Chargers draft in the top five was because Justin Herbert wasn't available all season long an injury cut short his year but it really didn't cut short his production while he was playing still over 3,000 yard and 20 touchdowns K I can tell you this is one guy that I love I mean I love to watch throw football all right let's get this show on the road it is first and [Applause] 10 off the play fake he's going to throw it is CAU left side and he'll get this down to the 33 yd line that's a 38 yd play for him to move the sticks now right there that's what you want to see on your opening drive boom connect on a big shot and instantly you set a tone that you're not going to be afraid to be aggressive in this game today boy do I love [Applause] that so the complexion of this drive has changed dramatically Now new set of downs inside the 35 they'll run here on first down and he's only able to power this forward for about three yards I think one thing you learn Kate when you transition from college to the NFL not every run is going to be a big play some of them well they're just destined to end in a minimal gain and some of them will set up that critical play action for later second down now seven to go he's got it on the bootleg and someone stepped in it's intercepted and the Cowboys get the football on the first turnover of the contest W what an exciting start to this game Brock apologies to the former QP andu it's not an opening drive touchdown but an interception instead yeah exciting for one side that would be the defense demoralizing for the other side as an offense first out listen it goes to the defense and now it really sets stage for what I love and what you love Kate in this game of adjustments in the game of back and forth who's going to respond next so now the Cowboys getting an opportunity to send their offense out for the first time bringing him out coming off one of his best seasons as a pro and MVP runnerup finish in year number nine Dak Prescott I don't think I'm alone in this Kate to me Dak is one of the easiest players to root for their success in the NFL I think for me and for many others it's based on all he's overcome from tough playoff losses to significant injuries but his leadership his stats his ability to play like an MVP in big moments at his best he really is all you could ever ask for the rookie out of Alabama they're on the tackle hey not a bad play by any means but there's room for more and they know [Music] it second down now seven to go from the 23 that's going to be caught by cooks and he'll go down after pushing this up to the [Applause] 29 third down one yard to go they'll try and pick this up on the ground and just gets back to the line of scrimmage they stop him just short and force a fourth and one that linebacker makes that tackle right in the middle of the field all I'm thinking about right now Kate's training camp cuz that's the middle drill right there that is textbook what you do in training camp coming to life when it matters Cowboys putting it away here on Fourth and it's the long time vet Bryant anger on now he sends this away and oh this is going to be a field flipper and they bring him down to put a stop to that return it's a 61 yd punt that time and they'll begin this possession in just a [Applause] moment they've got first down from the 31 trying to shake off the interception he's looking to throw but a man Palmer has it and he's going to bring it up to the 40 yd line before he stopped Kate when Bill Walsh was implementing the drag route with the 49ers in the 80s it sounded the same way as it did with Mike hren and me with the Seahawks in the 2000s versus man on a drag route run away you see Zone coverage settle down give the quarterback his numbers and you can find a completion just like that and there's a man there it's intercepted Theon Bland has it and it's a touchdown as he brings it back to the pick six but we all know getting the interception is the important thing Brock but how about this guy having the wherewithal to transition into a really nice return to then get the touchdown out of it too yeah that's a great point we talked about it with receivers right getting vertical right away after making a catch same thing for these def Enders when they make a pick they secure the football sh but instantly they go back to their offens of days they want that touchdown and they want a moment they won't forget Brandon Aubrey now on for the extra point that one splits the uprights and they add one on to their first touchdown of the contest [Applause] a quick chance at Redemption after that pick six as it sent away return coming from the six and he gets across the 30 before he's brought down the Chargers are being led back out on offense by Justin Herbert here and they didn't have much time to recover from that pick six need short memories here as they head back out [Applause] it's a new set of downs for him at the 32 they go play action on first bails out of the pocket quick trying to get away from the pressure but he can't and they drop him and the big play drives them backwards second down coming up whatever could go wrong for him so far certainly has and so many times so we see QB throw an interception early it just starts to get in your head that little seed of doubt that little thought that you got to flush of oh what's going to happen next because then you hold the ball and you hold the ball in this league and you get sck everyone's prepped it's second down now trying again following the sack tied and reels in the shallow throw and it's good yardage but they tackle him short of the sticks quarterbacks will look for their tight end short in just about any situation they take away the deeper options now there's their consistent source of positive yardage the trusty tight end and the Cowboys bringing on an extra DB here third down coming now Herbert to throw on target to Dobbins and they'll get there and stop him at the line you can earn your money in the NFL in all sorts of different ways but defensively in a league where you're just not hitting as much to training camp you're not tackling as much as they got to in the old days and you can make a play in the open field keep it short like that I promise you some money will follow punt teene is on now and they get this away he's got this one at the 28 and they bring him down to put a stop to that return so a change of possession here on the punt and that is where they'll start the next [Applause] dve the Cowboys have it in Great field position as they come up to the line first and 10 Elliot straight ahead and they make the stop for the 46 give him a few yards on that run it's second and seven that's the kind of Run play that feels like tug of- War at field day and you're just not moving the other side just a short run neither side feels particularly good about it and we'll move to the next right back to Elliot now and he's able to get this down to the 36 they get 18 yds out of it and a new set of downs that right there that will make the coaches happy he didn't just get the first down but got a healthy chunk of bonus yards afterwards first down ball at the 36 once again Elliot he found a gap to take this down to the 28 just a little short but still a yard pick up that's going to bring up second and one well that doesn't net a first down you get yards like that in the Run game you will take it in the NFL nice spot here for the offense it's second and one from the 28 got lamb and it's complete he gets this down inside the Red Zone before going out it's a pick up of nine yds be first down Dallas that's just great instincts go air it out on second down rather than just play conservative and run it they hit a weak point of the coverage and don't need to worry about third down at all from the red zone now and no one had a shot at that it's out of the back of the end zone incomplete just something off in the rhythm of their passing game on that one time to recalibrate and keep throwing it to get back into Rhythm so after the incompletion here comes the second down [Applause] call here's [Applause] D and he will score touchdown D the Cowboys KCK it off and get points on the ensuing Drive they were throwing for it there and they didn't care who knew about it Brock and it turns out hey nothing was going to stop them either yeah there's something about an empty formation you are declaring to a defense other the QB draw this ball is going to be in the air but at the same time you also Force the defense's hand there's only so many coverag as they can play and they just exposed them for the point after here's Aubrey that one right down the middle and they'll continue adding to their lead [Applause] I'll bring now to kick this one [Applause] away his return stuck to the five and in the end he's able to get it to what used to be a Touchback it's at the 25 after the return now La getting its offense all set to go they were only on the field for three plays their prior series Brock let's see what changes they make to take over here [Applause] offense ready to begin this drive first and 10 option design here and the middle holds they don't get anything on the Run call it no gain on that run and they face second and 10 so close to a big Los of yards for those guys up front one second sooner they're going to tackle behind the line but a stop to celebrate nonetheless second and 10 need to get some positive yardage here sticking with Edwards here and he'll push this up field and earn them a new set of downs a split second all to kep the defense from Mak it a stand right there it's amazing man this game of inches and Split Second reactions a nice bit of burst search forward for to go get that first by a couple before they could finally drag him down on first down they'll run and he won't win the race to the outside that runs bed up at the line no gain there that time and it's second and 10 no K over the years I've heard running backs say there's just times you got to run in the darkness and when linebackers fill that hole like that right in the middle of the field he ran right into the darkness in the pain with that linebacker second and 10 now short pass caught by his tight end and that's good yardage there with a new set of downs to boot I'm sure coach play caller doesn't mind making the job a little bit easier you know play calling a lot simpler and easier when you count on the offense to move the chains on those early Downs football on that 47 yd line first down Herbert this one's hauled in on the left side and he's taken down directly on that 43 yd [Applause] line let's see what they want to do here partner it's second in inches from the 43 and that's nearly intercepted but couldn't hang on just a harmless incompletion it's third down I think if you look up in phase in the defensive encyclopedia that is a picture perfect form of it he was all over him in coverage really forcing the incompletion pass didn't work on second let's see how that affects this third down and the G they'll give it to him inside and they've got him behind the line for a big loss third and each is and you hate to see that run go backwards I just take myself back to a huddle and you know you're employing your guys listen just give us a little bit of a push and we will move the sticks instead well the defense is energized with that stop JK Scot on the punts and this will be his second effort of the contest and things just seem to keep snowballing for them now there special teams is involved that's into the end zone for a Touchback offense headed back out there now for Dallas and this game is comfortably in hand early they take possession with a 140 [Applause] lead they're out and set first and 10 back now pressure on its way short pass CAU by his tight end and he's able to get across the 25 before stepping out he's just one of those guys Kate even when he's not open he's still a Target thanks to that physicality and his ability to just play bowly ball they don't like forceing into coverage but sometimes when you got a bully like him that could create space just find a way to get him the ball picks the hand off now to throw and he finds the scene down the middle complete the big playe at some 17 yards that's good for a Cowboys first down you know Kate you'll find teams go to this Crossing route concept sometimes a dozen times a game a lot of times it's for Shor of yardage but sometimes things break in the right coverage for a much bigger impact Play Just Like That from the 44 yd line now first and 10 D to the air here oh good effort there didn't get the feet in though it looked like he had him both couldn't tap the second one down incomplete the best of the best they just have this intuition gate they know where the boundary is without looking this receiver is not quite at that level yet he lost track of where he was and he brought it in but out of bals they'll run now on second down and they'll bring him down after a small gain to the 48 give him three that time that's going to bring up third and seven you know not a ton of yards but still showing that commitment to the ground game the type of run that keeps the defense from loading up in coverage and focusing entirely on that passing game let's see what they draw up on these third and seven now de to throw Defender arrives right as the ball does and the hit knocks it free incomplete hit arrived as the ball did to break things up and now a fourth down St right at him I think that was a throw Kate that just came a little bit too late what it did is it gave that defense time to come up and deliver a pop and knock the ball loose before he could secure it fully fourth down and on comes the punt team and the kicks away and this is is the pun you want every time he bounces out of bounds and sticks him inside their own 10 the chenger offense Mak it it way to the field and they'll try for better results this time around Brock after they had to punt it away last time out and the drive will start out with a first and 10 here's a give up the middle and he takes this up to the seven halfway there on first down that brings up second and five fans love the long ball in baseball it's like they got the Home Run Derby but you know what talk to managers and they will tell you small ball can win too singles and doubles you add them up you can win a lot of baseball games football coaches will tell you you get runs of that length it may not be a home run it may not score points but it can do some serious damage looking right and he brings it in and he gets this one up to the 10yd line this defense didn't give up contain there Kate that was an instance where the more exciting plays were taken away downfield and even looking to the tight end wasn't going to net them much defense with an excellent opportunity and a stop here on third down running behind center with Edwards and this one gets up to the 14 yd line before he stopped it's a foury g and that's going to get him across the marker and earn the first you love a huddle K you really do you love a huddle full of guys like this who just know how to keep the drive moving forward there's some trust there he's going to get the job done and he's going to get another shot I would guess down the line shotgun snap they're going to throw gets this to makui and he's able to get it to the 21 as he goes down that is a textbook first down completion sets up second and very manageable and creates space to take that shot down field second and three [Applause] now putting one of the tight ends in motion [Applause] right running for the marker on second no one around he's got space they'll get 18 yds there and the Chargers will have a first off defensive coordinators tell us all the time big runs only happen with coordinated efforts great Block in the spring up guys hitting blocks down field and a back who can show off his [Applause] wheels first down now ball at the 39 yd line on the ground it's Edwards again has another legane that goes as a gain of 25 yds and picks up the first you know it is so refreshing for the running backs when they have space to run it's hard there's so many collisions between the tackles make it on the edge and have green grass now the best of them take advantage of it first down ball at the [Applause] 36 they're going play action finding Hurst they'll move the chains after that pick up of 12 when you see play action do all you can to get your eyes to the tight end because that's her and buty that play actually gives him time off the line helps chip a rusher or even helps sell that fake and then when he releases he gets out he gets some leverage he gets to that edge before the defender can cover him play action on first down right side got a man complete and he's all the way to the edge and out of bounds along the line you know I I've learned over the ears defensively they call that the camera CL how many different guys can get rallying to the football so that last shot you see on camera you see as many Defenders keeping that to a zero yard gain that's well done defensively off the play fake he's going to throw complete out to the right he gets this down inside the Red Zone before going out they'll pause now for an injured player regular season just one week away you don't want to see anybody get hurt here hopefully something minor as the medical team works on it here they come this is third and five Herbert now it was there but it couldn't hang on that's incomplete oh that drop is such a bum because it ruins the payoff of such a well-designed play CI got the man open Beat the coverage then you got to go finish it you got to go make that catch I will say keep that one in mind they could revisit that play in the future and it is good no problems there on the shorter attempt and that'll get him back to 11 that's a type of long sustained drive that takes some of the starch out of your opponent you only negative is that the kicking team is out there for a field goal and not an extra point but they do come away with three [Applause] Dicker all lined up and ready to boot it away kickoff tiing at the 13 and a decent return ends as they bring him down inside the 30 the Cowboys about set to take over they didn't add to their lead last time out they punched it away but still ahead and able to to it [Applause] here drive starts out with a first and 10 option give here he's going to get this up to the 45 before he's brought down that play good for 17 and a first down it's got to be so demoralizing as a defense when you go up against a running back who just keeps those legs churning like a piston in an engine and that effort's contagious this entire offense is getting a boost when he busts those tackles back to the well again and the powered play up the gun only results in two yards you know they got some positive yards that's a good thing but too many plays like that it just is too hard to pile together get first downs it gets the better defenses in this league eight yds to go let's see how they approach this second down back to back carries here and he's going to be brought down after reaching the 33 they come through with a nice gain of 10 and a first down oo I like that I really like that execution to move the chains now that third down call that they had ready well they can stick it right back in their pocket for a later occasion let's see how they attack this first down Brock from the 43 off the play fake he's going to throw Chargers bringing the pressure and they got him and the big play drives them backwards second down coming up [Applause] so before they can set up for another play we've hit the end of the first quarter the scoreboard reads 14-3 back to AT&T Stadium in just a moment [Applause] second quarter all set to begin and it'll be Cowboys football they have second down behind the sticks another try following the sack won't make the play on that one it hits the deck incomplete not on the same page that time so they're left facing third and long [Applause] back to throw here's dad this finds Cooks complete so many times Kate when I see these receiver screens I think punp return it's like a pump return on punum return it's all about those blocks the returner's got to catch it and he's got to feel those blockers in front of him it's no different on a big play like this with the wide receiver [Applause] screen throwing for it on Fourth buying some time right he's running for it and he's got the first down as he slides in safely that's a clutch seven yd pickup and it pays off the call to go for it on fourth down you know Kate back in the day we had a slip and slide to practice for moments just like that actually practicing how to slide and get out of Harm's Way nice gain on the play and denied that defense he had another chance to take a shot on him tight end reels in the shallow throw and he's brought down at the 17 yd line sure nice to see them looking for their tight ends in the passing game such great size to have out there it really forces defenses to try to find a way to defend them along with everybody else options are open here it's second and inches now he'll throw off the play fake it's incomplete should have been a catch down field but off his hands and to the ground it goes had that one but just couldn't see it through but still plenty of options left on Third and [Applause] short presc G will look to throw Allen falls to the turf couldn't hang on it's incomplete yeah th this game you just can't make it harder than it needs to be just get the catch first guarantee your yards and then worry about escaping Defenders after the catch so fourth down brings out Brandon Aubrey to try for the Cowboys field goal he's looking 34 yards here down the middle and it is good no problems there on the shorter attempt and that extends their lead to 14 anytime you start sniffing that Red Zone and you don't score six you only Come Away with three points not what you're looking for on the call she [Applause] Aubrey now to kick this one [Applause] away kickoff taken at the three and that's where they'll begin the drive following the return the Chargers and Gus Edwards headed back out on offense and their last Drive did end in points not as many as they wanted though they had to settle for that field goal despite advancing the football pretty well [Applause] they'll get this drive started first and [Applause] 10 they'll start this series with an option left and they love to see him fighting forward but he only gets him three I could promise you that's not what it looked like on the practice field nor on the Whiteboard typically QB run is going to net you a whole lot more yardage the Nappa let's give some credit strong effort by that defensive front who contained a play that typically goes for a whole lot more here's second and seven no hesitation and that one's caught and he's up to the 35 yd line as they reel him in sometimes when you're just looking to move it forward get some small yards on the throw quarterback's best friend security blanket and once a big old tied ends that's an extra bonus all play is on the table here for third and three it's a designed Boo and there he goes the cboy defense gets it done and the defense comes through to back them up ahead of fourth down knowing how our wonderful EA sports team and director does his job we're going to see a replay real quick here Kate and I want to see that moment of truth that panic in the QB's eyes you run that bootleg you're out there alone you got to make something happen or you can take a risk like that a huge sack for this defense the Chargers lined up in punt formation kavante Turpin now the return for the Cowboys and he's certainly been staying busy once again he's out to punt and sends this flying and they bring him down to put a stop to that return the Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott just about set to get going on offense and they were able to contribute three points to the lead their last time out another chance to build on that Advantage here the Cowboys have it in Great field position as they come up to the line first and 10 now Prescott he keeps those feet in and makes the catch that's what you call efficiency exactly what you're looking for in first down textbook it sets up second and very manageable and it creates that space if you want to take a shot down field after a good pickup they're set up with second and short they go play action here Ferguson there to bring it in and they bring him down looks like he got it to the 27 a big play 23 yds to move those chains I think my favorite part was the magic he worked after the catch the way he took the completion and made so much more out of it by adding all the extra yardage offense set for a first and 10 out of the shotgun they'll give it to him inside still has room inside the 15 and finally he's down at the 5 yd line they rip off a big Chuck of field and it sets him up with first and goal those unsung heroes those big guys up front on the o line well let's give them a little love right here Kate they don't always get the attention they deserve on a broadcast but let me tell you they played a huge role in that big old run [Applause] they'll break the Huddle and come up on first and goal they'll try and punch it in and he sense it straight ahead but the front stops him after a gain of three hey I get it on first and goal right a lot of teams like to be conservative and in limit risk even if a run has stopped short you still got two sometimes three Downs to to play with it's second and goal they give it to him up the middle and he is in the end zone foras touchdown the Cowboys making a three possession game well Brock not much to say other than the fact that this offense on point they are just clicking today just rolling I mean this this is clinic this is what I call teaching tape well prepared and more importantly going out there in executing at a high level for the point after here's [Applause] Aubrey that one splits the uprights and they'll continue adding to their lead [Applause] auy now to kick this one away kickoff taken at the three and he's brought down the offense will come onto the field the Chargers and this running back headed back out for a new series they're down 21 now after that last score and in need of a comeback as we work through this [Applause] game offense ready to begin this drive first and [Applause] 10 here's a give inside to Edwards and they're able to grind him to a halt after a pick up of four you know this is an offense that will emphasize the ground game at different points of each and every contest and as long as they could reliably get games like this it's not going to change anytime soon second and Six coming up [Applause] here give to dobins out of the shotgun and he's tackled for No Gain looks like no gain on second down and that leads us to Third and six well one Defender failed well his buddy was there to swarm to the ball and make that play just as it gets to the line of scrimmage third and six for them to figure out now Herbert back to throw complete beyond the marker and he's brought down after a nice gain and a first down I'm not sure how this defense let that guy slip through him like that on third down nonetheless he took that snap as an opportunity man did he make an impact play new set of downs for him from the [Applause] 46 they'll run here on first down and they try to power it forward but only a couple of yards there I think we got to be careful and I'll raise my hand of thinking that play was just nothing because what can happen from that P is you put some nice toppings on it a playaction pass a shot that comes down the road what looked like a very plain play eight yds to go let's see how they approach this second down from the 48 able to hit bmer complete and he pushes this down to the 42 before going down and that one goes for a gain of 11 and it brings up an LA first down sure seems like he knew EX exactly what he wanted and he got it going right where he wanted to with the ball off the snap they'll head up first and 10 from the 42 back to throw here's Herbert he finds makun and he'll get this down to the 33 yard line that is the epitome of staying on schedule that kind of completion right there on first down well it opens up the entirety the playbook for second down you're third and short in your back pocket you can get even more aggressive and take that shot nice spot here for the offense it's second and one a give to Edwards and they take him down right along the 30 pick up of two here and the Chargers will have a first hey Kate you want to see a picture in the football dictionary of staying on schedule that was it first and 10 now from the 30 shotgun hand off for doin and he has it down officially to the red zone at the 20 with a pick up of 11 and it brings up an LA first down that's pretty good right there now you don't always expect a sizable game when you run it on first down just want some yards to set up an easier second down play but they will take that execution every time working inside the Red Zone it's caught and he will score touchdown Los Angeles the Chargers fighting back and shaving six off that lead that is a touchdown to one of their Prime receiving Targets this is really what you pay your skill guys for you know I had an old coordinators say it's my job to get you a one-on-one it's your job to go out and win it and win it with a touchdown now it's Cameron Dicker on for the extra [Applause] point that one right down the middle and they're a point closer now on the scoreboard [Applause] Dicker all lined up and ready to boot it away return coming from the 14 and he manages the 35 before they can stop him and I'd say the ROI on his early touches have made him a pretty good investment for first half work he's gotten up to a great start [Applause] here the Cowboys have it in Great field position as they come up to the line first and 10 Elliot straight ahead and he's got a decent gain before being brought down it's a four yd pickup and that's going to bring up second and six you know K these are some of the little hidden plays in a game right doesn't look like a whole lot on the stat sheet but a it gets you good yardage B it sets up your play action and C most importantly keeps that defense guessing hands it to the receiver here in motion oh look at this sweep and he'll pick up enough to move the chains may not be the way he typically gets the ball cap but once he had it in his hands like a reception he knew what to do with it he smelled that first down and he went and got it new set of downs for him from the 46 trying an inside give to Elliot he's able to power this forward but they stop him after two yards if there's ever a play we could call Garden Variety in the NFL I think we just saw it right there that's an uneventful run and a pretty sound stop there defensively eight yds to go let's see how they approach this second down this time it's a passing play oh goty man Wide Open complete and he stopped just before he reaches the red zone at the 21 wow they get a big old 32 yds out of that play as well as a new set of downs from a great throw to a nice Ro catch to move in the chains there wasn't a whole lot not to like about that amazing [Applause] play now they'll hit the line just outside the Red Zone following that big play D to the air here that'll be complete to Elliot and he's able to get this down to the 13 these intermediate gains that's the Wheelhouse for these two to connect on start the series off well it sure keeps a defense on its toes in case they try to load up and just simply cover the receivers after a good pickup they're set up with second and short now here's Prescott that one is incomplete couldn't hang on through the contact as a defense you got to see the pass you got to time up your hit and you got to jar that ball loose not a lot of offensive players are hanging on to that one through a well-placed [Applause] hit no connection on the last play and outs third down they'll try and pick this up on the ground he brought down a little short no actually they do give him the 10 yd line a gain of three and now they're going to be able to play for first and goal okay you know me I can't resist so I thought we might have needed the old Jean stator index C down there making a really close measurement to see if he got the first down or not but in the end well the right call was made he got just enough to move the chains now dck to throw couldn't connect there incomplete this one misses the tight end it's second and goal you know when we were growing up in the backyard we call them alligators one alligator two alligator three alligator he needed another alligator in order to get that ball off credit the defense for forcing the incompletion he gets it headed right and he will score touchdown Dallas the Cowboys P their lead to a three-score Advantage well brocky found himself some space to work and from there wow all athleticism as he made his way into the end zone you got that right Kate just that speed you got to have some different gear when you get down here to the Red Zone it's hard to score rushing touchdowns and that running back sees the open space he sees the Green Grass and he finishes it off with six for the point after here's Aubrey that one splits the uprights and they'll continue adding to their lead [Applause] [Applause] Aubry now to kick this one [Applause] away that's going to be taken in at the eight and this drive will start inside the 25 and he sure has put on that chef's hat to dice up their defense early in this one quite the appetizer that he's prepared to what could be a great overall [Applause] performance they're out and set first and [Applause] 10 Herbert rifles it and it's caught and he's short of the first after a mile gain that's a pretty similar result to a first down Run play moves It Forward keeps he on schedule and makes second and third down a whole lot easier to manage halfway to the marker it's second and [Applause] five from the 29 oh brother it's another interception tray Von Diggs has got it this is a time that the communication upstairs from the boot kick down to the field it starts to get just a little bit hot these highest in the sky they've got to help this quarterback try to see the field because right now with the third interception man he is killing his team the Cowboys returning their offense and this running back to the field and they're set up well inside of enemy territory and they've got a short field after that pick it's a new set of downs for him at the 32 first play of the drive and he takes an option left and tough sledding for him only room to get it to the 30 three yards on the first down play and that brings up second and seven it may not show up as much on the old stat sheet just a short little QB run but what that does Kate is so important keeps that defense honest and in particular those defens linemen those cleats in the ground they're not just coming after you in the pocket now they've got to think about you as a runner as well catch is made down the right sideline 16 yd on the play and it'll be first down Dallas when you throw that comeback route versus Zone you have to see the underneath Defenders it's frankly easier Kate to throw it versus manto man you know where everybody is but in zone you better trust your eyes underneath and when you do there's completions like that to be had from the red zone now an alert play defensively there he got a hand on it to tip it away and that makes it second down I think we're seeing why this defense likes him in coverage he reacts so well to throws and is even more Adept in breaking up those passes [Applause] couldn't connect on first it's second down here's Zeke on the carry and he turns a little room to work into a game down to the nine they get about four there need a little more than that now on Third and six when you don't have great success on first down Kate it's a little bit like a hitter in baseball falling behind in the count and all you want to do as a hitter is get back to a fighting chance give yourself a better count that play well does the same here now a much more manageable and opportune third down and he will score touchdown Dallas the Cowboys capitalize on the turnover and add to their lead all right partner what do you think was that a design read or did he just see space and he was reacting more on the old quarterback Instinct there yes I think yes on both of them and that play happens so fast that it really is instinct on both sides for the point after here's Aubrey that one right down the middle and they'll continue adding to their lead [Applause] Aubrey now to kick this one [Applause] away this return starts at the five and he's brought down the offense will come onto the field well we've already seen some nice plays here we're going to see plenty more before this game ends but you might be thinking with plays like that my guy's ratings should be better well you're not alone you got a chance to let the Madden ratings hotline know just what you're thinking give them a call 1844 Madden one and make your case for who should get a boost and the drive will start out with a first and 10 out of the gun they'll give it to him inside and he found some Running Room for a nice game call it n yards look it's like a first for a moment it's second and one so much to like about that run K particularly what he was able to get out of it the defense I think feels a little fortunate they were able to track him down before an even bigger run and Crossing that first down marker to the two-minute warning from AT&T the Chargers pushing for a score before the break nice spot here for the offense it's second and one throwing now Herbert and this one's dropped for what would have been a nice game couldn't connect with lad Loni so it's going to be third and short coming up can't cover it much better than that really well covered Kate on that plate but just simply was not a window for him to sneak that throw in so after that prior incompletion we've got third downt now quick hitter complete and he's tackled with the first down yardage you know they call that the money down for a reason because you're just simply not going to last long in the NFL if you don't convert a good portion of your third Downs it's a money down and nice to see them roll the dice and continue the series here's Herbert he had it for a moment but a great defensive play to J L incomplete well time strike by that Defender to knock it free so that brings up second down well that was almost one of those nice chunk plays you like to see in the NFL Kate before he was able to recover and provide the hit and ultimately dislodge the football you like to see that physical Edge and scrappiness to contest any kind of shot plays down the field here's one left side he's got it complete pass timeout called by the Chargers they're first and they can take a moment to try build more momentum after getting the [Applause] first let's see how they attack this first down Brock from the 43 shotgun snap they're going to throw fires over the middle Cs and they bring him down around the 34 you get this big old dude like him in the slot it's an automatic mismatch Advantage you're train a little bit of speed sure you sure do get a lot of size and anytime he's in the slot you got to assume the ball's going his way after a good pick up they're set up with second and short from the 34 gets this to makui and he gets down to the 24 before he stopped they come through with a nice gain there gain of 10 first down this really isn't a route designed for a lot of yards Kate you're just trying to get a small handful and move on to the next down stay in Rhythm but anytime you can work some magic after the catch and stretch it out those are welcome bonus yards still sticking with the passing game and he will score touchdown Los Angeles the Chargers chop some of the lead off before the half well Brock this one has not been good to them so far but they are still fighting and able to get in there for six just a drive that was all about scratching and CLA as much as anything Kate it was just a pride drive to go and get your job done Dicker on now for the [Applause] pat that that one splits the uprights and they're a point closer now on the scoreboard [Applause] Dicker all lined up and ready to boot it away returning it from the 16 and he's brought down the offense will come onto the field and that front is really going to need to buckle down and provide some more opposition because he's gotten off to an excellent start here [Applause] we'll see how they choose to use these final 22 seconds Brock of our first half back to throw here's Dak short pass caught by his tight end and he's tackled for a short game every once in a while it's fine to be conservative on first down especially when you get enough to stay on schedule and get a little something coming out of it too so we've hit the end of two the Cowboys fighting to the halftime lead here in Dallas now we'll head over to Orlando Florida check in with Jonathan Coachman for the EA Sports halftime report okay Kate thanks very much this the final game on the preseason schedule for these two teams after this comes final cutdowns and then we get started for real the countdown is on for the NFL kickoff game on the Thursday after Labor Day this was an extremely one-sided first half one team showed up ready to go the other's been in a days thus far but there's still plenty of time left for this one to tighten up significantly as always a hat tip to coach for his hard work during the break as we're happy to welcome youall back for the start of our third quarter Dicker all lined up and ready to boot it away return coming from the 14 and he's brought down the offense will come onto the field the Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott ready to get back to work and he has to be happy about his game we're checking some of the highlights right now that he's made so far a good good showing that's seen him in the zone from time to time and also he's just seen the field well from his spot in the middle of this [Applause] offense Drive starts out with a first and 10 throwing now from the gun short pass caught by his tight end and that's good yardage with a new set of downs that is what Elite offenses are all about why worry about three Downs when you need only one move the chains in one play you keep driving that defense backwards with slated Downs to approach here from the 40 on first down they'll run and they needed more than one Defender there powerful Runner sto for just one yard okay this why you got to be careful to just run it always on first down you got to break your Tendencies the Casual fan well that casual fan knew what was coming but more importantly this defensive front did too they'll come to the line here second and nine once again Elliot and he's going to get this up to the 45 before he's brought down give him four on that run that's going to bring up third and five you make that call to just give yourself a Fighting Chance on third down Kate take at least a little bite out of the big meal between them and the first down marker and that that should make this upcoming call a little less daunting shotgun now on third down that's caught for a first and they bring him down around the 34 it's a gain of 22 and that's good for a Cowboys first down I may love watching a great thrower but I love watching a well done route to Kate make that guy think you're trying to stack him only to drop your hips and cut right inside some good work to help reset those [Applause] chains here's first and 10 from the [Applause] 34 try to throw here out of the gun throw complete to lamb and he's tackled after gaining a [Applause] handful halfway to the marker it's second and five from the 28 defense is too much here the Chargers drag him down and that pushes him back third down coming up even from the booth Kate I could hear it I could hear that front seven telling the guys on the back end hey all I need is a couple seconds of lock down from you guys and I'm going to get to this QB you promise that you deliver and that's exactly what they did wasted no time in getting that sack the Chargers into a nickel set third down to throw Prescott got a man coverage lost him complete and this one stopped at the three yd line they rip off a big chunck of field and it sets him up with first and goal he just made a difficult throw to the outside look Elementary Kate and that's not easy the placement excellent and it helped set his Target up to put some more yards on that stat sheet [Applause] this offense in position now it's first and goal option design here and it took a couple of guys to haul him down there after a gain of just one okay all right there's a little progress on first and goal you keep it safe you push a little closer and now you're set up for what you want to do on second down second chance at six here it's second and goal he gets another shot here and once again he doesn't manage much before getting brought down defense making a couple of good stops here and this brings up third and goal well you getting a little bit closer but you can feel the pressure starting to mount unless you're committed to playing four downs here this becomes a critical third down call third time for the charm he gets it again and nothing doing on that run Defenders bottle it up quickly no gain on the play and they remain just short of the end zone it's Fourth and goal you know I'm not sure what else could have been done there Kate just the right call defensively to come up with a third and short stop three plays haven't gotten it done now a fourth to try to reach that end zone throwing from the gun here and he will score touchdown Dallas the Cowboys grow the lead coming at a half time well they definitely wanted to get that one out quick Brock they did just that and it ends in six we hear it all the time but it is so true Kate this is a game about matchups and when you see a throw that quick it really was determined pre- snap it was great design and tremendous execution for the point after here's Aubrey that one right down the middle and they'll continue adding to their lead [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Aubrey now to kick this one away kickoff taken at the three and that's where they'll begin the drive following the return the visitors headed back out on offense their quarterback returning into the field now and I don't think we can really call these highlights partner shall we just call them replays as we reexamine his performance so far in this one three interceptions mixed in among his work has really limited a lot of what he's been able to do out there they'll get this drive started first and 10 option give here and he's brought down for a loss well he was supposed to be the one who chipped away a few and got a new set of downs started right in Rhythm instead he's now forced to pick himself from behind the line thanks to a great effort defensively offense to the line for second down to throw Herbert that's incomplete trying to set up the screen there this one intended for the running back and that's going to leave him with a tough third and long well covered on that play really not a large window for him to sneak that throw in last pass unsuccessful and they have third down here Herbert back to throw complete be on the marker and he's downed after getting this up to the 41 it's a gain of 17 on that one and the Chargers will have a first you're not going to last long in the National Football League if you don't convert a good chunk of your third Downs nice find there to continue the [Applause] series now Herbert to throw he finds the open man there complete and this is down to the 28 before the defense alss it it's a 30yd play Brock and they've got a fresh set of downs you know K we often talk about flipping the field in special teams right a kick return a good punt well an explosive play like that does the exact same thing look at the difference in field position by hitting on that shot you've totally flipped the field in the tone of this drive and that tackle stops him after a solid gain solid foury G there and now they've got second and Six coming up you know that's a good run right there to keep the offense on schedule if he can average that type of yards per carry this guy's going to be more than all right with letting him lead the show second and Six coming up here from the 24 that throw mins Johnston they get on the pickup and it brings up an LA first down they like to say it's about the jimmies and the Joe's I think that's about the EX's in the O's that's a well drawn up completion that Nets them a first down he brings the offense up now for a first and 10 now an inside hand off to doin and this is brought to a halt pretty early at about the eight it's a g of three for him that brings up second and [Applause] seven running it again with dobins and he gets into the end zone touchdown Los Angeles the Chargers start the second half with some needed points JK Dobbins with a touchdown they kept it on the ground as opposed to airing it out and that time well Brock the ground game paid off well these great rushing attacks down here that can score rushing touchdowns it takes the whole party getting involved yeah had the burst of the running back was tremendous how about the launch of his blockers right off the line of scrimmage that's a touchdown the entire way and it took the entire group offensively Dicker on now for the pat that one splits the uprights and they're a point closer now on the scoreboard [Applause] [Applause] Dicker all lined up and ready to boot it away short kick here fielded at the 15 and a decent return ends as they bring him down inside the 30 [Applause] [Applause] offense ready to begin this drive first and 10 now Prescott looking right and he brings it in and he flips the field for them before being taken down I love this Kate no issues at all going to this receiver in the short field because they know at any time when this man touches the ball he can transform a short completion into a big play so a massive gain and all of a sudden we've got first and 10 inside the Red Zone working inside the Red Zone and he just gets rid of it knew he had a couple of plays left didn't want to take a risk there on first down no dice on that prior pass here's second down now here's Prescott and what a risk but he can't hang on no interception but nearly a turnover In The End Zone oh that was such a an opportunity lost they were looking for a way out without giving up any points on the series and instead he just couldn't quite hang on here he is on Third and long and that one's incomplete for now he brings up fourth let's see what this penalty flag is all about [Applause] no gain on the last play and that makes it pretty easy to decline the penalty that brings up fourth down so fourth down brings out Brandon Aubry to try for the Cowboys field goal ball on the right hash for this 36 yd look and it is good no problems there on the shorter attempt and the advantage now it's at 24 that's why they spend all the time on the practice field during the week that kind of operation perfect Rhythm perfect timing and a two for two for this [Applause] kicker Aubrey now to kick this one away kickoff taken at the three and he's brought down just inside the 25 on the return and he has continued to own this defense and keep on throwing that football partner making this performance one that he's going to remember uh but as you like to say the defense would probably rather forget [Applause] they're out and set first and [Applause] 10 hand off headed right it's Edwards and he's caught behind the line for a loss this is one of those situations Kate where I watch the body language of the running back because it'd be very easy for him to raise his hands up look to the sideline in his old line and go what am I supposed to do there there was nothing no time at all to try and escape and react instead it goes backwards some early movement on the left side there but was he the first to go or was he provoked so tough to stay set when you've got Defenders doing everything they can to make you jump and well they got one of them to move that [Applause] time back to the line they go it's second [Applause] down here's Herbert Edwards got it breaks through and he might break away and he gets it up close to the 25 before he's out of bounds Rhythm you hear me talk about Rhythm a lot whether it's a golf swing a baseball swing heck even a bowler gets himself into Rhythm and I'm just telling you came from experience these little throws to running backs it's one of the best things to get your offense into Rhythm and a nice little gain on top of it they'll run it here on third down decent gain here but short of the first he gets him H and that's going to set up fourth down and two you know these are the kind of runs Kate that a balanced game plan and a balanced offense is built on it gets you good yardage it sets up your play action and it keeps that defense [Applause] honest so out now comes the punter JK Scott will kick it away [Applause] and he's calling for a fair catch which is made at the 33 yd line no return on that punt and the offense ready to head back out onto the field ball at the 33 for first down now deck to throw quick hitter complete and he's got a decent gain before being brought down I feel so bad I really do and I don't mean this sarcastically Kate I feel bad for these guys in coverage I don't know how you defend some of these players today because they get that drag route they get one step inside of you well there's very little you can do other than make the tackle here's second and five that's going to be caught by cooks and he'll pick up enough to move the chains you know it sure seems like he knew exactly where he was going with that before the snap that's a pre- snap decision that led to a post Snap first down from the 44 yd line now first and 10 this is Elliot running right and he get this one of the 49 on a solid pick up giv him five on that carry bringing up second and five humble five to sixy gain on the ground not a huge gain not a game-changing play by any means but one that keeps you on schedule it takes some of the starts out of that front seven halfway to the marker it's second and five right back to Elliot now and he's tackled with the first down yardage and look at here you don't even have to worry now about a third down call as that run moves the sticks now that call you had ready though you can recycle it save it for later for that next third down coming ball on the 45 first and 10 here's Dak got lamb and it's complete and he's able to get this down to the 36 [Applause] nice spot here for the offense it's second and one they give out a Zeke and they take him down right along the 30 call it seven yds on the play and that's enough for the first down three quarters in the books from this one it's Cowboys football and they should be able to Coast through the fourth with that kind of lead first and 10 now from the 30 here's Prescott it's taken in by lamb and he stopped just before he reaches the red zone at the 21 good luck defending that short yardage slant just not going to happen there's a reason this is a go-to play for just about any quarterback in every situation after a good pickup they're set up with second and short from the 21 fires over the middle Cs and he works this to the 15 before they make the stop a seven yd pick up and it moves the chains it sure seemed like he knew exactly where he was going with that right off the snap the drive picks up here first and 10 it TOS headed right and he'll pick up a little down the 12 yd line give him a few yards on that run it's second and seven I don't mind that call on the early Downs give that defense something to think about you got the inside run between the tackles and whether it's jet sweeps or a little swing pass or in that case a toss make sure you threaten to the outside back to throw here's D escapes the pockets you know Kate they always say that QB clock you know what it's more like it's more like an alarm especially in a situation like that and it's a good thing you woke up to it able to make something out of nothing and at least keep them moving forward third and a lone yard coming up D to the air here he's got it and His short gain gets the man set of down that's what we call situational football you spend all week working on your nickel passing game package to take advantage of third Downs just like that four downs now to get in here's first and goal Prescott to throw gets it towards the end zone but it's incomplete just something off in the rhythm of their passing game on that one Kate time to recalibrate and keep throwing it to get back on track so the incompletion on first here's second and goal they'll try and punch it in and the defense gets there to force a small loss I know from the position of the quarterback Kate sometimes you hand that ball you put it in the belly of the running back and you send him right into the teeth of a buzzsaw you can feel it from the jum and that call from the defense well it came at the perfect time so now here's third and goal to throw his Prescott caught near the pylon and he's able to get it to the two before the stop those kind of completions are so frustrating Kate it's like a putt you got it online you feel good about it's going in the hole but you never want to leave it short so fourth down brings out Brandon Aubrey to try for the Cowboys field goal angling this one in from the right hash the challenge here and it is good no problems there on the shorter attempt and that throws the lead to 27 get another shot across the bow of a ship that's already sinking here Kate he could have made that field goal heck he could have turned around and kicked it directly at his coach because it feels like they've got this one in hand [Applause] Aubrey now to kick this one away his return start to the five finds some space he's past the 30 and he manages the 35 before they can stop him out comes the offense now for the Chargers and all game they have struggled to attack this deficit maybe they can do a little window dressing here so the Chargers start off with good field position as they get ready for first and 10 cerber now Defender arrives right as the ball does and the hit knocks it free incomplete see the pass time up your hit and jar that ball loose not a lot of players are hanging on through a well-placed hit like that one so after the incompletion here comes the second down call Herbert he completes it in traffic and he'll push this up field and earn them a new set of downs I know the combine tries to test everything in possibly can physically but I don't know how you test courage at the combine because there's nobody defending you nobody wants to hit you that was the epitome of courage to make that in cut and make the catch to throw herberts no hesitation and that one's caught and he'll cross the 50 pushing onto the opposing side of the field there's no routes on the old proverbial route tree Kate that takes more trust than throwing an out route you're throwing it to a spot and believing your guy can get there halfway to the marker it's second and five from the 48 gets this to makui and he has it to the 42 before they make the stop a 5yd gain on the play and the Chargers will have a first nice to see that connection that chemistry working between the two of them they'll head up first and 10 from the 42 Herbert back to throw got a man Palmer has it and he's able to get this down to the 36 [Applause] after a good pickup they've got second and [Applause] four from the 36 T the balls out the balls out he lost it and the fumble recovery is made you're using this play to try for a first down but also set up what's ever in your back pocket for third down you know what throw it all way none of it matters now if you can't hang on the dog onone football and the defense pounces on that one in a hurry the home teams back out on offense they are running back headed out once again and they settled for a chip shot field goal last time Brock you got to think they want to be able to finish it off and reach the end zone here here's first and 10 from the 34 out of the shotgun they'll give it to him inside and he Powers through the middle for a gate of four They'll Come Away happy getting that type of output on most run plays it's a sign well they're getting some good push up front in this running back is seeing the lanes and paying them off second and Six coming up [Applause] here they give it to him again [Applause] it's a nice gain off a really good effort there just to stay upright call it four yards and they're set up with a manageable third and [Applause] two another carry for him and he'll pick up enough to move the [Applause] chains that's a boo be you got to be your own blocker it would have taken the entire defense piling on to stop him from getting that first down well done all right I'll set up now first and 10 back to back carries here and he drives this across Midfield and down into enemy territory he gets a couple on First and they'll come up second and eight back to the well again and he's brought down for a loss hey range range is not an optional feature for middle linebackers in today's game uh-uh it's a prerequisite for the job and this guy definitely has it followed that play from the start and he ended it with a loss this drive in Jeopardy here's a third and 10 they'll try and pick this up on the ground and he's going to get stopped right around the 45 yd line four yds the pickup that time fer they're set up closer fourth and goal upcoming so from a mile away they'll send out the field goal unit to take a shot at this one he better get all of this one it's got a ways to go and this kick is good he needed to get all of it there and he did and they didn't even need those points when you look at how impressive that lead is when you talk to to Kickers about kicking field goals of this length they will tell you Kate you got to keep it a little lower and you got to drive it but you still got to be accurate basically all the pieces got to come together like they just did to hit from that distance Aubrey now to kick this one [Applause] away here's a return from the seven find some space he's pass the 30 and the work's already half done thanks to that return they're taking over at Midfield Hey listen I get it I'm as guilty as anyone so hyperfocused on offense and defense often forgetting it's special teams in a play like that that can swing a game what a great return now to start out on a short field and you've got to believe all this offense is thinking is let's capitalize and find that end zone now Herbert to throw that throw finds Johnston and he'll take it past the Midfield stri and start to push into cowboys territory it's not just imperative that a quarterback knows man or Zone same thing for a receiver especially on a drag route when he sees Zone coverage like that just settle down find the soft spot give your quarterback a chance from the 46 he's got it to him yet again that is caught and he's brought down after pushing to that 35 yd line and that one goes for a gain of 11 and it brings up an LA first down move the chains got to move them chains build momentum and keep that defense on it heels they're set up at the 35 now back to throw here's Herbert open receiver caught and he'll go down looks like they're marking him at the 11 it's a 24 yd gash and it gives him the first down I love throwing on first down and when you see a first down pass just like that it's taking advantage of a matchup you plan for and you go out and execute to the line we go they're set first and 10 running behind center with Edwards he'll push them down to the 6yd line first down play Nets him five it's going to be second and five this is a guy who man when he is in a group when he is feeling it you're just not going to bring him down with an arm tackle you better buckle up you need a textbook tackle on this guy wrap grab some cloth and drive him to the ground with all you got here's Herbert and it's CAU and this is all for Cosmetics as he's in for the lead touchdown the Chargers lower the deficit they face it seems like a lot of the time Brock even if the results aren't quite as flashy every rep tight ends are even more reliable scores than a lot of receivers are when it comes to the passing game yeah I would agree with that but there's also a lot more real estate for them to work with right think of the receivers they got to deal with the sidelines that 12th Defender many of these tied ends they've got a ton of field to work with and when they prove to the quarterback they could be a Difference Maker he'll look for them [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] with time ticking away they prepare for a must get onside [Applause] kick well the Chargers are gon they're excited and yes they've got it well Brock you can't blame him with how tough it is to recover an onside kick anymore but he did hit it before it went 10 yards so they had to throw the flag new slated Downs to approach here from the 40 trying an inside give to Elliot and he can only get a lone yard took a couple of guys to haul him down near the line we've reached the two-minute warning from Dallas Cowboys can rest easy with a three-score lead they'll come to the line here second and nine once again Elliott and once again he doesn't manage much before getting brought down only a couple yards there and now it's third and seven [Applause] hand off running right Elliot and he's caught behind the line for a loss this is one of those plays that I wish we had the Huddle miked up Kate cuz I can assure you that offensive line in their own way is telling that running back sorry we did not give you any chance so they sent him out for a field goal and they don't get much longer than this from the right hash 55 yds out and this kick is good he needed to get all of it there and he did and that'll make the lead 26 points well that's a familiar path he's taken here now the fifth time he's run out and gotten the job done I know I know you'd rather have him be Pats but it's been nice having that reliable leg to turn to all game long [Applause] Aubrey now to kick this one away this return starts at the five and this drive will start inside the 25 this offense ready to get going again now and this a final opportunity to make things a little closer in that final score [Applause] [Applause] and the drive will start out with a first and 10 throwing now Herbert completed here to Johnston and that's good yardage there with a new set of downs to boot it takes a certain level of fearless craziness to work over the middle of the field in this league you're fighting through guys as you go and all the while you know you could take a lick at any time Big Shot to begin the drive has him up beyond the 40 now they'll throw out of the gun this Ball's CAU by Palmer and he's going to be at Midfield now as he gets out of bounds so the Cowboys take the win here in Arlington and this Victory is