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 prepared to face the Baltimore Ravens. It seems too early to be throwing out the “must-win” tag in Week 3, but this game seems to be a must-win contest for the Cowboys.

This 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 with the 44-19 loss and now they have to 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 them prepare: Trey Lance.

“He is dynamic, the number 1. We have a good feeling about what Trey [Lance] can run us there as far as these scout teams reps, and Cooper [Rush] will take care of some of the other things as well,” the head coach said of DLLS Cowboys. “Lamar is a dynamic, high-energy player.”

Yes, the same Trey Lance who threw five interceptions in the last preseason game. Of course, McCarthy doesn't think Lance will help the defense by throwing them multiple interceptions and boosting their morale, but by using his athleticism to mimic Jackson.

To be fair to McCarthy, Lance is the closest thing the Cowboys have to Jackson, but it's nowhere near what the team will see on Sunday.

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

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