NFL Week 14: Trends which will decide each game

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 07: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills looks to pass during the third quarter of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium on December 07, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 06: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans throws against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Dallas Cowboys (3-9) at Cincinnati Bengals (2-9-1), 1:00 pm

Cowboys: Mike Nolan’s defensive unit and the easiest team in the league to run the ball against this season was overwhelmed by the Ravens’ ground attack on Tuesday night to the tune of 294 yards. Dallas defenders have allowed opponents to run for 167.8 yards per game and have allowed 200-plus yards rushing four times in 2020.

Bengals: It appears that running back Joe Mixon won’t play against the NFL’s worst run defense on Sunday. The Bengals are facing an NFC East team for the third time in four weeks and have yet to taste victory (0-2-1). What looms very interesting is how former Bengals’ quarterback Andy Dalton will fare vs. his former employer.

Tennessee Titans (8-4) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-11), 1:00 pm

Titans: The club made a valiant comeback attempt last Sunday at home against the revitalized Browns and outscored Cleveland, 28-3, in the second half. But the 41-35 loss marked the sixth time this year that the Titans allowed at least 30 points. And that includes this season’s 33-30 victory over the Jaguars in Week 2 at Nashville.

Jaguars: The switch to veteran quarterback Mike Glennon has not resulted in any wins for a team that has now dropped 11 consecutive games after a Week 1 victory. The Jaguars have lost six straight road outings in this AFC South rivalry dating back to 2014. Jacksonville in 1-6 in its last seven clashes with the Titans dating back to 2017.

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