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 08:15:55
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answered by Anonymous
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Patriots over cowboys 27-14, if Romo isn't on his back for the entire game.
2007-10-13 13:23:23
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answered by Colt 45 5
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The Patriots, because they have dominated everyone they've played, including the Bills, which put up a fight against the Cowboys...
2007-10-13 13:48:08
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answered by Terry C. 7
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patriots 31-17 plus a T.O. meltdown blaming Romo 4 the loss
2007-10-13 13:30:10
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answered by liss0124 2
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Cowboys: They have home field advantage plus they are playing great ball together it is not just a QB team.
2007-10-13 17:13:14
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answered by Deena S 1
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patriots have not shown a single weakness all season.
they will probably find a way to win the ball game.
also, the only spots where the patriots had slight weakness last year (WR, linebacker) they improved over the offseason. they are a complete team right now./
2007-10-13 13:22:24
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answered by Anonymous
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Patriots are totally going to win. Tom Brady and Randy Moss will make it to another victory easily.
2007-10-13 13:36:48
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answered by Anonymous
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They are both great teams but as you said the Boys are in dallas and you know how we Cowboys love to show are pride. : )
2007-10-13 13:23:27
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answered by Matt 3
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Bill Bela-cheat and the patriots will not win....
2007-10-13 13:25:53
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answered by railer01 4
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Dallas has more to proven, and believe it or not is a more talented team.
2007-10-13 13:33:01
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answered by Anonymous
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