NFL – Dallas at Carolina (8:15 PM ET – NFL Network)
Dallas seems to be losing its stride as the regular season winds down and in faces two more road games in the quest for clinching home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
2007-12-21
Dallas seems to be losing its stride as the regular season winds down and in faces two more road games in the quest for clinching home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
The Cowboys are back in a tie with Green Bay for that top spot but still control their own destiny. This week’s Saturday night opponent is Carolina, a team that has remarkably won its last two games at home after dropping the prior six. This past Sunday, the Panthers upset Seattle and they would love to do the same to Dallas as a near double-digit underdog. The dog in this head-to-head series is on a 5-4 SU & 6-2 ATS run, including outright wins the last two years in Charlotte by Dallas. HC John Fox’s team is 7-0 ATS in its L7 as an underdog of 7.5-14 points.
With the NFC all but wrapped, the Dallas Cowboys have turned their attentions to bigger and better goals… like bad mouthing former coach Bill Parcells in the press. Observers with a memory would warn that Terrell Owens’ recent actions have served as the predecessor to strife in the past. He has been the key to Dallas’ prolific offensive effort thus far and losing his focus could spell trouble. Of course, the contributions from a strong defense and RB Marion Barber could lay those worries to rest.
Carolina is once again left with questions of what was and could have been following yet another disappointing campaign. The Panthers have been listed as a preseason favorite to lead the NFC towards the playoffs in each of the last five seasons, yet they have failed to formulate a plan of success. Such has been the case in 2007 with an offense that fails without leader Jake Delhomme at QB. The defense is strong but is often left without support, bringing us to low expectations for the week once again.
Keys to the Game
After winning the division crown for the first time in nine seasons, Dallas looks for more in the NFC. The first order of business is to take care of the defense, which has had lagging. With Carolina being one of the worst offenses in the NFL, this should be the elixir the Cowboys seek. Dallas is 12-3 ATS after playing the Eagles. Carolina is playing like a dead team and John Fox and GM Marty Hurney might be walking the plank. The Cats are a lamentable 2-11 ATS against the NFC East.
Trends
~ Dallas is 20-12 ATS having won eight or more of their last 10 contests.
~ Carolina is 6-0 ATS as an underdog of 7.5 to 14 points.
StatFox Pick – Cowboys cover
2007-12-21
Dallas seems to be losing its stride as the regular season winds down and in faces two more road games in the quest for clinching home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
The Cowboys are back in a tie with Green Bay for that top spot but still control their own destiny. This week’s Saturday night opponent is Carolina, a team that has remarkably won its last two games at home after dropping the prior six. This past Sunday, the Panthers upset Seattle and they would love to do the same to Dallas as a near double-digit underdog. The dog in this head-to-head series is on a 5-4 SU & 6-2 ATS run, including outright wins the last two years in Charlotte by Dallas. HC John Fox’s team is 7-0 ATS in its L7 as an underdog of 7.5-14 points.
With the NFC all but wrapped, the Dallas Cowboys have turned their attentions to bigger and better goals… like bad mouthing former coach Bill Parcells in the press. Observers with a memory would warn that Terrell Owens’ recent actions have served as the predecessor to strife in the past. He has been the key to Dallas’ prolific offensive effort thus far and losing his focus could spell trouble. Of course, the contributions from a strong defense and RB Marion Barber could lay those worries to rest.
Carolina is once again left with questions of what was and could have been following yet another disappointing campaign. The Panthers have been listed as a preseason favorite to lead the NFC towards the playoffs in each of the last five seasons, yet they have failed to formulate a plan of success. Such has been the case in 2007 with an offense that fails without leader Jake Delhomme at QB. The defense is strong but is often left without support, bringing us to low expectations for the week once again.
Keys to the Game
After winning the division crown for the first time in nine seasons, Dallas looks for more in the NFC. The first order of business is to take care of the defense, which has had lagging. With Carolina being one of the worst offenses in the NFL, this should be the elixir the Cowboys seek. Dallas is 12-3 ATS after playing the Eagles. Carolina is playing like a dead team and John Fox and GM Marty Hurney might be walking the plank. The Cats are a lamentable 2-11 ATS against the NFC East.
Trends
~ Dallas is 20-12 ATS having won eight or more of their last 10 contests.
~ Carolina is 6-0 ATS as an underdog of 7.5 to 14 points.
StatFox Pick – Cowboys cover
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