Dallas Cowboys

I am going to do a quick round up on a few teams that will consist of the teams predicted record.  Also I will highlight a player from each team and rank their value based on their ADP.

First up, my childhood team -- Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys - Vegas O/U 8.5 wins

Being matched up against the putrid AFC west gives them a 3-1 boost out of conference.  For easy figuring lets just say they split 3-3 in the division.  That would mean they would need to find 3 more wins on their schedule against the following.
vs STL -
@ DET -
vs MINN
@ N.O
@ CHI
vs G.B

As usual, Vegas is right on the money in setting this total at 8.5.  I see a pair of losses vs GB and in the dome on SNF vs the Saints. - (quick side note do not ever bet against the saints when they play at home in a prime time game...I am adding that to my cardinal rules of betting.

Also a good rule of thumb is to never bet against a team when hosting their first game after a national disaster has just hit said city.

Back to the Cowboys...

So we have 2 losses vs GB and @ N.O.  On the other hand I think there are 2 wins to be had vs STL and @ DET.  So it all comes down to games vs MINN and @ CHI.  Tough calls.  My gut says 8-8.  If history keeps repeating itself the Boys will be 8-7 going into their week 17 tilt vs Washington.  The Cowboys will need the win to lock up a WC spot...if that is the scenario you can take U 8.5 to the bank.

fan reaction...


Saying 8-8 almost feels like a cop out.  There is a tiny piece of me that thinks this season could be the straw that breaks that camels back; and by camels back I mean Jerry Jones heart---and by break I mean stop.

71? more like 91.  Not sure how many more INTs that heart can take.

Fantasy Outlook:

Dwayne Harris: ADP - 212

After getting no run on offense in the first 9 games of the season Harris finally broke onto the field in certain sets over the final 7 games.  In limited time he racked up 17 / 222 / 1.  He also made some big plays on special teams and has shown game-breaking ability.  If you gave me a piece of paper and said draw your idea of a good looking player it would look pretty close to what you see on the left.  Reports out of big D is that homegrown rookie Terrance Williams is pushing and might even have the edge for the 3rd WR spot.  Keep an eye on their 3rd preseason game and see who is getting 1st team reps.  Even if Williams and Harris end up splitting 3rd WR reps it will only be a matter of time until Miles Austin's hamstrings tweak for about the 4th straight year and then they will both see significant playing time.

I have had a bit of a crush on this guy since his ECU days.  I really think he could do something if given the shot.

Yea so what it was preseason vs backups--big-whoop-wanna-fight-about-it