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NFL Teams on Upset Alert in Week 9

By Pete Schauer

Oct 27, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) walks off the field after the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins beat the Cowboys 20-17 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) walks off the field after the game against the Washington Redskins at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins beat the Cowboys 20-17 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 26, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) hands off to running back Andre Ellington (38) during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) hands off to running back Andre Ellington (38) during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Dallas Cowboys (-4.0) vs. Arizona Cardinals

The outcome of this game will largely depend on Tony Romo’s status for this game, which is still up in the air, according to Todd Archer of ESPN.com.

Even if Romo plays, I still like the Arizona Cardinals to go into Jerry’s World and come out with a win. Like I said yesterday, the Cardinals are a legit contender, especially with Carson Palmer healthy again and getting the ball to Larry Fitzgerald.

The matchup to watch here will be Arizona’s third-ranked defense against the rush vs. DeMarco Murray–the NFL’s leading rusher.

I think Murray goes over the 100-yard mark for the ninth consecutive week, but I also think that means the Cardinals can put more effort into the pass defense, which owns 10 interceptions (tied for third in the league).

If Romo plays this game will come down to the wire, but either way, I like the Cardinals’ offense with Palmer, Fitzgerald, rookie wideout John Brown and dynamic running back Andre Ellington to best the Cowboys.

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