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Dallas Cowboys vs. Atlanta Falcons
Let's lay down the facts for this game.
Cowboys 3-4
Falcons 7-0
Falcons are at home.
Matt Ryan is 25-4 at the Georgia Dome in his career.
Tony Romo throws a lot of interceptions.
Now that we have established the facts for this game, we are going to look at the line created by Vegas.
Falcons -4
In my mind, I have no possible idea how the line can be a meer 4 points in Atlanta. Lets get this straight, it is the NFL and the phrase "any given Sunday" was created for a reason. So yes the Cowboys could defiantly win this game. But if you look back at Dalla's last two games you would say no way. 2 weeks ago Dallas traveled to Baltimore and almost took them down. If not for a blown field goal by Dan Bailey, they would have been victorious. The amazing thing is, is that Romo was almost perfect. Besides the Week 1 defeat of the Giants, it was his best game of the year yet resulting in a L. Next, you transition to the inconsistent Tony Romo who last week opened up the game at home with 3 consecutive interceptions. It is always a mystery which Tony Romo we will see. Hopefully the viewers will get the great Tony Romo setting up an excellent matchup tonight.
A pleasant surprise this season has been the excellent play of the Atlanta Falcons. Sitting as the NFL's only remaining unbeaten, the Falcons are led by home stud Matt Ryan. Matty Ice has been very productive this season with much help from his many capable targets. A little background really quick. Two winters ago the Atlanta Falcons basically traded their entire plethora of draft picks to acquire star WR Julio Jones from Alabama. While a bold move at the time, the move has quickly paid off. In addition to Jones, the Falcons find number 1 WR Roddy White along with 16 year veteran Tony Gonzalez. Out of the backfield, Michael Turner leads the rushing attack with change of pace back Jaquizz Rodgers complementing well. The defense has held its own and the Falcons are almost unbeatable at home.
Prediction: Falcons-34 Cowboys-21
Analysis: The Dallas Cowboys have so much talent but for some reason never get the job done. The Atlanta Falcons have struggled in the playoffs but at home during the regular season Matt Ryan is almost automatic. Watch a close game in the first half but a Romo turnover will cost the 'Boys and Atlanta will pull away late.
(5-2) San Francisco 49ers vs. (4-3) Arizona Cardinals
On Monday Night, far far away from Hurricane Sandy, the San Francisco 49ers will travel to the desert and face the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals will be without QB Kevin Kolb and will return to opening day starter John Skeleton. The 49ers stout defense has been unbelievable yet again this season allowing only 9 points in 3 games besides their slip up to the Giants at home. The Cardinals started well but there lack of offensive productivity has caught up to them in the past weeks. Larry Fitzgerald is going to look for his 7th 100 yard game against the 49ers tying the most against the niners with ex-Ram Isaac Bruce. Being at home will give the Cardinals some help but I expect a 49er win. In a close game, 49ers by 4.
Final Score-49ers-24-Cardinals-20
Analysis: The Dallas Cowboys have so much talent but for some reason never get the job done. The Atlanta Falcons have struggled in the playoffs but at home during the regular season Matt Ryan is almost automatic. Watch a close game in the first half but a Romo turnover will cost the 'Boys and Atlanta will pull away late.
