New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys
The New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys have become rivals to a certain degree as of late. The two will square off once again at AT&T Stadium and in prime time on Sunday Night Football on NBC.
The Cowboys are 2-1 heading into the game, coming off a big come from behind win against the St. Louis Rams. The New Orleans Saints find themselves in a bit of a desperate spot, sitting at 1-2, including a loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Details for Sunday’s game are below:
Date: Sunday, September 28th
Start Time: 8:30 pm
Location: Arlington, Texas
Stadium: AT&T Stadium
TV Info: NBC
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra
Radio: NFL Audio Pass
Ticket information: For Dallas Cowboys ticket info click here. For New Orleans Saints ticket info click here.
Keys to Victory
The Dallas Cowboys have been able to be successful relying on the run and controlling possession. They’ll play a New Orleans Saints defense that ranks 10th in the league averaging 101.3 yards per game on the ground. The Cowboys could be tempted to avoid that match up and let Tony Romo take on their secondary, who allow 278.3 yards per game, a mark ranked 29th in the league.
For the Saints this game could come down to an offensive shootout. They’re a top-five offense in passing and top-six in rushing. They’re playing a Cowboys defense that is mediocre at best in both categories, and Drew Brees could have a field day picking apart their secondary, but it might not be that easy with the return of Orlando Scandrick.
Betting Odds
Point Spread: New Orleans -3
Moneyline: NO: -165 DAL: +145
O/U: 53
Prediction
Ultimately, I think the Saints offense against the Cowboys’ defense is the better match up and the one that gives New Orleans the win. The Dallas Cowboys offense is average at best, and the Saints offense is a top-unit in the league and Drew Brees has a field day en route to a win.
Final Score: Saints: 34, Cowboys: 30