The set-up: Dallas has lost two straight and after this non-conference matchup it has the Eagles before it's bye week. The Cowboys started the season 3-0, but now the questions are starting to be asked if that was because of the weak competition they faced to open the campaign. Dallas looked impotent in its 12-10 setback to a Drew Brees-less Saints team, before then losing 34-24 to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers last weekend. Clearly the visitors can't "look past" their opponent today. In fact, it's totally the opposite. This is a golden opportunity for Dak Prescott and company to get back on track today. At 0-4 and with their starting QB still with question marks surrounding his availability, clearly there's not much good to say about the Jets this season. They do have the Patriots on deck next week, so the road ahead isn't going to get any easier. From a situational stand point, I definitely think this sets up as a wide open "shootout," rather than a slower-paced "chess match."

The pick: Dallas has seen the total go over the number in seven of its last ten after having lost two of its last three SU, while New York has seen the total eclipse the posted number in nine of its last 14 as a home dog. I think this number is a little low, consider the over.


1* FREE PLAY on the OVER Cowboys/Jets.