The breaking news this Monday is that the Dallas Cowboys have traded their 2019 first-round draft pick for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper: The move comes at a point of critical mass for Dallas Anthony Brown Color Rush Jersey , as the last two weeks have seen better play from Dak Prescott but it has become clear that Cole Beasley is the only receiver they can routinely count on. Allen Hurns was good against Washington but has been nonexistent in most games, Michael Gallup is showing promise but still developing, and Deonte Thompson, well... he hasn’t been good. The former fourth overall pick from Alabama has had his ups and downs. He had over 1,000 receiving yards and at least five touchdowns each of his first two years in the league, but fell off last year with under 700 yards. He did set a career best with seven touchdowns, though. So far this year, he’s catching a career best 68.8% of his targets for 280 yards - averaging career lows of 12.7 yards per catch and 46.7 yards per game - and has just one touchdown. Many attribute this drop in production to the fact the Raiders were a terrible football team last year and still are this year. Blocking hasn’t been good for Derek Carr recently and Cooper’s production seems to have suffered as a result. Through his first two years, though, Cooper looked like he was on his way to becoming one of the top receiving talents in the league. The question here is what version of Amari Cooper the Cowboys will get. The offense certainly needs better playmakers for Dak to throw to, especially with Tavon Austin being sidelined. If the change in scenery can revive Cooper’s career, then it could also revive this passing offense and result in more games like the one against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Of course, there will be many concerns about giving up too much for him, as first-round picks are especially valuable. And for a team that has drafted well in the first round recently, those picks are even more valuable. If the Cowboys end up with a record right around .500, which they’re currently on track for, then a first-round pick in the teens range would be very valuable. However, if Cooper does end up becoming the player he once looked to be, and this offense takes off and manages to make the playoffs, then it’s a late first-round pick the Cowboys are giving up, which most fans will probably live with if it means making the postseason. In reality, it’s far too early to judge this trade. Even after the Cowboys’ next game, it’ll be too early to judge. For right now https://www.dallascowboysfanshop.com/Joe-Looney-Jersey , it seems as if the Cowboys gave up too much, but Cooper could very well justify all of this with his play and earn himself a contract extension going forward. What do you think? Cowboys vs. Falcons odds, line - Staff, CBS SportsThe Cowboys are underdogs again, but they were in a similar situation last Sunday and they were able to pull off a nice road upset. Can they do it again this week? NFL Week 11 FOX Dallas Cowboys @ Atlanta Falcons Preview - Staff, Pro Football FocusPro Football Focus provides their weekly matchup preview, highlighting some key factors to keep an eye on, including how a change of scenery is helping the Cowboys newest receiver.While it’s not as splashy as last season’s breakout year, the Cowboys young edge rusher is quietly one of the best defensive ends in the the game.Whereas on the other side of the ball, the Falcons are the worst team in the league when it comes to generating a pass rush (percentage-wise).3 key matchups for Cowboys-Falcons: Who will win the battle of ex-Alabama wide receivers? - Jon Machota, SportsDayMachota identifies three key matchups for the game, including the battle of the Bama WR’s.All Amari Cooper does is make 1st downs, and it’s changing the Cowboys - Eli Cuellar, Cowboys WireCooper’s presence has already been felt, but I’m not sure we realized it was going to be this good. The closer you look, the more excited you get.Against the Titans: Against the Eagles:And the addition of Cooper has a trickle-down effect.That’s good, right?Falcons vs. Cowboys: One reason to be confident, one reason to worry - Dave Choate, The FalcoholicOur sister site, the Falcoholic, gives their readers a cup of optimism followed by a small dark cloud as they examine both sides of the coin in this week’s matchup.Stopping Falcons’ offense won’t be easy task for Cowboys - K.D. Drummond, Cowboys WireK.D. chats with The Faclons Wire as they discuss key matchups, including the ever-dangerous Falcons quarterback Mike White Jersey , Matt Ryan.Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons game preview, analysis - Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-TelegramStevenson lists five things to watch for including the key to limiting the Falcons offense.Cowboys Defense Faces Tough Matchup vs Falcons Passing Attack - John Williams, Inside The StarAs good as the Cowboys defense has been all year, the Falcons offense will be it’s toughest challenge so far this season.Cowboys injury report: Defensive line depth a concern for Dallas with Taco Charlton, David Irving out - David Moore, SportsDayThe Cowboys are banged up and it won’t be hard to determine the inactives, but fortunately some big names are going to be able to suit up. On offense: And on defense:The Cowboys made a roster move to give them an extra big-body in the interior defensive line for Sunday.Don’t let me down, Ringo. I believe things can come together with a little help from your friends.Falcons-Cowboys injury report: Matt Bryant will play, Deion Jones will not - Will McFadden, Atlanta FalconsThe red birds will get their kicker back as veteran Matt Bryant will return after missing three games with a hamstring injury. It was going to be a coin flip on whether stud linebacker Deion Jones would be ready, and it came up tails. Not having Jones on the field hurts this Falcons defense.Here is the final practice report...Official Cowboys fan rooting guide for Week 11 of the 2018 season - RJ Ochoa, Blogging The BoysNeed some help deciding who to root for this week? Well, RJ has simplified things for you with a quick little cheat sheet. USA TODAY Week 11 NFL picks: Chiefs-Rams, Pack-Seahawks split opinions - Nate Davis, USA TodayThe writing staff for USA today all pick the Falcons to win in what everyone is predicting will be a high scoring affair.Who will win, Falcons or Cowboys? Expert picks - Staff, Atlanta FalconsYesterday, we shared how the writing staff over at the Mothership felt about this week’s game. It was mixed. Maybe that was just Cowboys optimism talking because the writing staff from various media outlets all lean towards the Falcons.No worries. The Cowboys seem to rise up when nobody has much faith in them.If you live in the red area, the Cowboys game will be on your television sets for the early game (map courtesy of 506 Sports).