Dave Cokin
PACKERS at COWBOYS 4:40 PM
Take: COWBOYS -4.5
The red hot Green Bay Packers are heading to Dallas looking to knock off the NFC’s top-seeded Cowboys. This figures to be the heaviest wagering volume game by a decent margin this weekend, and there’s a case to be made for each team. I’ll focus on what I like here that tilts me to the Dallas side.
Aaron Rodgers is playing at an otherworldly level right now, and that makes trying to beat the Packers QB a tall order. But it’s a team game, and injuries to the Rodgers supporting cast could be a real difference maker on Sunday. The likely absence of wideout Jordy Nelson is huge, as his not being on the field is going to be one less headache for the Cowboys defense. The good news for GB is that RB Ty Montgomery is apparently good to go. Green Bay is going to find a way to get its share of points in this game, even against a strong Dallas defense. But I don’t see even the scorching hot Rodgers putting up gigantic numbers.
The Cowboys have sold me. I was skeptical early as to whether the team could play at a high level all season long with rookies in key positions. But they most certainly did so, and I can’t argue with those who believe the Cowboys are now the best team in not only the NFC, but the entire NFL.
The keys for me here as Dallas being well rested, and playing at home against a team they demolished during the regular season. Granted, the Packers have improved dramatically since that initial meeting. But I’m still not sold on their defense and I just don’t see Green Bay being able to contain that lethal rookie combo of Prescott and Elliot.
This is a great betting game as those who will be backing the Pack have plenty of ammunition to support their choice as well. I don’t expect this to be a blowout. But I do see Dallas as the winner and I made this line Cowboys -6. That’s not exactly a monster differential, but it’s enough for me side with the Dallas side minus the points on Sunday.
PACKERS at COWBOYS 4:40 PM
Take: COWBOYS -4.5
The red hot Green Bay Packers are heading to Dallas looking to knock off the NFC’s top-seeded Cowboys. This figures to be the heaviest wagering volume game by a decent margin this weekend, and there’s a case to be made for each team. I’ll focus on what I like here that tilts me to the Dallas side.
Aaron Rodgers is playing at an otherworldly level right now, and that makes trying to beat the Packers QB a tall order. But it’s a team game, and injuries to the Rodgers supporting cast could be a real difference maker on Sunday. The likely absence of wideout Jordy Nelson is huge, as his not being on the field is going to be one less headache for the Cowboys defense. The good news for GB is that RB Ty Montgomery is apparently good to go. Green Bay is going to find a way to get its share of points in this game, even against a strong Dallas defense. But I don’t see even the scorching hot Rodgers putting up gigantic numbers.
The Cowboys have sold me. I was skeptical early as to whether the team could play at a high level all season long with rookies in key positions. But they most certainly did so, and I can’t argue with those who believe the Cowboys are now the best team in not only the NFC, but the entire NFL.
The keys for me here as Dallas being well rested, and playing at home against a team they demolished during the regular season. Granted, the Packers have improved dramatically since that initial meeting. But I’m still not sold on their defense and I just don’t see Green Bay being able to contain that lethal rookie combo of Prescott and Elliot.
This is a great betting game as those who will be backing the Pack have plenty of ammunition to support their choice as well. I don’t expect this to be a blowout. But I do see Dallas as the winner and I made this line Cowboys -6. That’s not exactly a monster differential, but it’s enough for me side with the Dallas side minus the points on Sunday.
