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It’s the biggest test of the Cowboys’ season – and a great opportunity to keep their momentum going.
Will Dallas (6-5) extend its win streak to four? Or will the New Orleans Saints, winners of 10 straight, move to 11-1? The DallasCowboys.com staff gives their ‘gut feelings’ for Thursday’s showdown (7:20 p.m. Central) at AT&T Stadium:
Bryan Broaddus: I understand – no one is giving this team much of a chance against the New Orleans Saints. Too good of a head coach and offense, and the defense is improving each week. The Saints deserve your consideration as the best team in the NFL and Super Bowl favorites. As good as the Saints have been, their opponents on Thursday have been just as good these last three games. The Cowboys have finally found some offensive rhythm to go along with a defense that has played well the entire year. It’s been a difficult time trying to figure out this team, but I feel like they’re starting to put some things together. The Saints present the ultimate test, but the Cowboys will be prepared for it. The defense has some rocky moments but gets enough stops to give the offense a chance: Dallas 28, New Orleans 24.
David Helman: I think there are two big factors working in the Cowboys’ favor in this game. Firstly, I genuinely think they’re going to be able to run the ball just fine. I firmly believe the Saints’ top-ranked run defense is a byproduct of their explosive offense. Secondly, Drew Brees is a true pocket passer, and I think that means DeMarcus Lawrence and the Dallas pass rush will have a good shot to get after him and disrupt the Saints’ flow. Those two things give the Cowboys a great chance to win. Unfortunately, I think there’s just too many ways for the Saints to put pressure on you. I don’t trust the Cowboys’ offense to cash in on their red zone opportunities, and I don’t trust their secondary to force the Saints to settle for field goals. It’s going to be a riveting game, but ultimately I think a late Dallas turnover makes the difference and the Saints get out of town with a 34-24 win. ...
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It’s the biggest test of the Cowboys’ season – and a great opportunity to keep their momentum going.
Will Dallas (6-5) extend its win streak to four? Or will the New Orleans Saints, winners of 10 straight, move to 11-1? The DallasCowboys.com staff gives their ‘gut feelings’ for Thursday’s showdown (7:20 p.m. Central) at AT&T Stadium:
Bryan Broaddus: I understand – no one is giving this team much of a chance against the New Orleans Saints. Too good of a head coach and offense, and the defense is improving each week. The Saints deserve your consideration as the best team in the NFL and Super Bowl favorites. As good as the Saints have been, their opponents on Thursday have been just as good these last three games. The Cowboys have finally found some offensive rhythm to go along with a defense that has played well the entire year. It’s been a difficult time trying to figure out this team, but I feel like they’re starting to put some things together. The Saints present the ultimate test, but the Cowboys will be prepared for it. The defense has some rocky moments but gets enough stops to give the offense a chance: Dallas 28, New Orleans 24.
David Helman: I think there are two big factors working in the Cowboys’ favor in this game. Firstly, I genuinely think they’re going to be able to run the ball just fine. I firmly believe the Saints’ top-ranked run defense is a byproduct of their explosive offense. Secondly, Drew Brees is a true pocket passer, and I think that means DeMarcus Lawrence and the Dallas pass rush will have a good shot to get after him and disrupt the Saints’ flow. Those two things give the Cowboys a great chance to win. Unfortunately, I think there’s just too many ways for the Saints to put pressure on you. I don’t trust the Cowboys’ offense to cash in on their red zone opportunities, and I don’t trust their secondary to force the Saints to settle for field goals. It’s going to be a riveting game, but ultimately I think a late Dallas turnover makes the difference and the Saints get out of town with a 34-24 win. ...
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