The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a crucial win over the Detroit Lions and are about to face the most formidable opponent of the 2019 season. While a loss to the New England Patriots wouldn’t derail their playoff chances, a win would go a long way in just proving what this 2019 team is made of.
Similar to going into Century Link Field and beating the Seahawks in 2014 or emerging victorious over Aaron Rodgers and the Packers at Lambeau in 2016, beating Tom Brady and Bill Belichick in Foxboro could propel this team straight into the playoffs.
For Dak Prescott and the offense, this presents the biggest challenge of the season. Prescott will have to continue his MVP-caliber play while limiting mistakes. Just one turnover and this Patriots defense will capitalize and turn it into points. Yet, if Prescott can take his shots when they present themselves then there’s no reason to think this offense can’t put points on the board.
On the defensive side, it’s simple. Sound tackling and pressuring Brady are paramount. Brady lacks the arm strength to air it out deep as frequently as he used to. So look for him to feed Julian Edleman and James White out of the backfield and rely on them to force missed tackles. The Cowboys have been terrible at tackling lately. That simply won’t cut it or the Patriots will dink and dunk all game.
The Cowboys are 6-4 and have yet to beat a team with a winning record in 2019. They have shown they can play with winning teams and they have shown that they cannot get out of their own way and close out a victory.
It’s time they put a complete game together and show the NFL they are for real.
Game Information
Dallas Cowboys (6-4) vs New England Patriots (5-3)
3:20 p.m. CT, Sunday, November 24th
Gillette Stadium– Foxborough, MA
Referee: Scott Novak
Odds from Various Bookmakers (current as of 7pm, Nov 8th)
Wagering Information (Visit OddShark.com for all games)
Current Point Spread: Cowboys +6
Over/Under: 44.5
54 percent of the money has gone on the Patriots to cover, 46 percent of the money has gone to the Under.
Television
Fox: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman
Streaming
If your internet browser shows that you are within the normal viewing area of the Cowboys (or Patriots), you can also live stream the game on FuboTV (try it free).
Social Media
Satellite Radio
Away Cowboys: 227 (Streaming 808)
Home Patriots: 226 (Streaming 820)
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