Trey Lance could be the Dallas Cowboys’ secret weapon against the Ravens in Week 3

Mike McCarthy held a press conference on Wednesday as the Dallas Cowboys prepare to face the Baltimore Ravens. It feels early to use the label “must-win” for Week 3, but this feels like a must-win game for the Cowboys.

That won’t be easy, especially for a defense that was torn apart by the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.

Their confidence took a hit in the 44-19 loss and now they must face reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson.

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The good news, at least according to McCarthy, is that Dallas has a secret weapon to help prepare: Trey Lance.

“Well, he’s dynamic, No. 1. We really feel good about what Trey (Lance) can give us there as far as running those scout team reps, and Cooper (Rush) will handle some other things as well,” the head coach said, via DLLS Cowboys. “Lamar’s a dynamic, dynamic player.”

Yes, the same Trey Lance who threw five interceptions in the preseason finale. McCarthy, of course, doesn’t think Lance will help the defense by throwing multiple interceptions and boosting morale, but by using his athleticism to mimic Jackson.

To do McCarthy justice, Lance is the closest thing the Cowboys have to Jackson, but it’s still a far cry from what the team will see on Sunday.

Jackson is arguably the best dual-threat quarterback of all time. Dallas has to be prepared for anything, while also knowing that nothing they can do during the week will truly imitate Jackson.

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