Dallas will be something of a betting enigma this weekend, a 5-0 team laying more than a field goal at home. But that's what happens when the Patriots come to town. After opening as five-point home underdogs, many are looking at the 'Boys as a tasty bet, especially since they've outscored opponents 80-42 in Dallas this year.
Impressive numbers to be sure. Tantalizing, even. But don't let 'em fool you into thinking Dallas is a good wager.
Why? Well, if you live by the Romo, you die by him too. While he's been lauded for his gunslinging ways, Romo is still rather careless with the football and his decision making leaves a lot to be desired. He's turned the ball over in all but one of Dallas' games this year and is tied for the second-most interceptions in the league with eight.
That's risky business against a Pats team that thrives on takeaways. In its 34-17 closer-than-it-looks victory over Cleveland, New England's defense had three interceptions and a fumble recovery - those takeaways created 21 points. The Pats are tied with Indianapolis for the league lead in turnover differential at plus-seven. The Patriots' defense has forced 11 turnovers (eight interceptions and three fumbles), and the offense has turned it over only four times (two interceptions, two fumbles).
Romo can ill afford to turn the ball over against New England, but his style leads me to believe he won't be able to avoid it. The Pats win games because they win the turnover battles, and this week should be no different.
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2007-10-14 08:22:36
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answered by Anonymous
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Dallas Cowboys
2007-10-12 11:22:34
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answered by Taylor 2
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I am a Patriots fan but believe I offer unbiased opinion. In the NFL clearly the AFC is the dominate conference, the Patriots love them of hate them have had their way with every team they have played this year.
The keys to this game probably won't be the QB's but more the tight ends and WR's, for the Patriots the must contain the Whitten and luckily forthe Pats they have the perosn to do that Adelius Thomas is someone who could cover a WR in a pinch but can run stride for stride with any TE in the league.
The Cowboys must contain Moss, but they need to be careful, obviously the Pats are stacked at WR, so do you play man to man and hope Moss, Stallworth, or Welker don't get behind the D, or do you not try and pressure Brady and drop 8 and hope to contain Maroney/Morris. It is tricky because Brady is one of the best QB's at picking apart defenses and he doesn't need to have 30yd passes every time he has no problem dink and dunking the Cowboys.
While this game should be entertaining I honestly feel that the Patriots will be victorius and frankly it won't be that close
Patriots- 31
Cowboys-13
2007-10-12 10:51:27
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answered by Ben M 3
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LOL, the patriots are sooo much better then the OVERRATED cowboys its not even funny. Cowboys havn't even played a good team this year yet and people talk how there hella good. Patriots will completely blow out the cowgirs
2007-10-12 16:02:44
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answered by benriedell2002 2
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The Patriots
2007-10-12 11:17:13
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answered by Terry C. 7
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Patroits 31 Dallas 27
Pats will win. And Dallas will cover the 5 point spread.
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2007-10-12 13:04:20
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answered by TheDoverPro 6
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New England will dominate Dallas and win easily, 34-17
2007-10-12 10:53:13
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answered by ndmagicman 7
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everybody is just rooting for their favorite team. I don't like either team, I am a Steelers fan....but The Pats are simply a better team, even though both are over-rated. Brady has more experience than Romo. Brady will be the difference in this game. It will be close, but Brady will make plays down the stretch to pull it out for the Pats.
2007-10-12 10:44:52
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answered by Matthew (Go STEELERS!) 2
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Da Boys! I predict 28 to 21 Cowboys
2007-10-12 10:43:43
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answered by Anonymous
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Dallas opponents they beat so far have a bad combined record, and the Giants put up a ton of points against them. Also the Bills almost beat them. Blow out for the Pats.
2007-10-12 10:44:50
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answered by Kenny J 2
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