2007-10-12 14:43:45 · 10 answers · asked by acoates2678 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
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 08:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patriots by 14
2007-10-13 18:05:44 · answer #2 · answered by Foggy Idea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Cowboys!
2007-10-12 21:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by Bludz n my eyez 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Patriots win by 14.
2007-10-12 22:07:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the Patriots
and to the person that said the Pats have had a cake schedule... i forgot that playing two 0-5 teams, a 1-4 team, a 2-3 team, and 3-2 team was such a hard schedule.
2007-10-12 21:51:13 · answer #5 · answered by - 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Patriots
2007-10-12 21:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
i've got a real dilemna here...i don't know which team i dislike more...i wish they could both lose!!!... but being a NY Giants fan i guess i'll have to root for the pats although it will cause me great pain in doing so... Brady is a great QB but i met him once and was not impressed...the cowboys, well it is in my blood to dislike them...grew up in Conn. and been a G Man since birth...maybe they'll play to a 0-0 tie!!!
2007-10-12 21:51:35 · answer #7 · answered by knarfwiz 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
the cowboys the pats have had a cake schedule
2007-10-12 21:45:43 · answer #8 · answered by michiganzach412 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I dunno....I'm from TX so I'd have to say Cowboys, but ya don't hear much from them these days!
2007-10-12 21:47:13 · answer #9 · answered by kalypsokitty 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
neither
2007-10-12 21:46:07 · answer #10 · answered by iknowball 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋