Dom Chambers
60 Dime Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys had the New York Jets on the ropes until quarterback Tony Romo made a couple of mistakes that cost the Cowboys. But that still does not deter that the Cowboys were playing good game until that point.
The Cowboys only gave up 45 yards rushing, but they did give up 315 yards passing. The question is can 49ers quarterback Alex Smith be the focal point of the offense. It’s not what the Niners are trying to achieve.
At running back, the Niners need to have a productive Frank Gore and that will be difficult. Gore rushed for 78 total yards against Seattle. The Cowboys held the Jets at bay and should have an easier time with the Niners.
Last week, the points from the Niners came from the special teams. The Niners needed two special teams plays to pull away from the hapless Seattle Seahawks. They will probably not get such scores against the Cowboys.
The Cowboys have more talent on offense and defense. With Miles Austin, Dez Bryant and Jason Witten, the Cowboys have enough weapons to pull away from San Francisco.
Arizona at Washington: The Cardinals secondary was torched by rookie Cam Newton for 422. That speaks about Newton’s ability, but also the problems with the Cardinals secondary. There are plenty as the Panthers have one real weapons, Steve Smith, and he was able to get open.
The Redskins came out and solidly beat the New York Giants and look like they are coming out of the gates fast.
Rex Grossman had an outstanding day for the Redskins as he hooked up with his tight ed for 105 yards and Santana Moss for 76 yards. Grossman threw for 332 yards against a pretty good Giants defense.
Look for Grossman to have similar numbers, if not better ones as the Cardinals allowed 477 total yards to the Panthers.
Kevin Kolb threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns and had similar numbers to Grossman, but the level of competition is the difference here. The Panthers will be one of the worst teams, while the Giants will vie for playoff spot.
The edge in talent goes to the Redskins and being home will be a big edge in this game.
EXECUTIVE
300% Eagles -1
Craig Davis
75 Dime Cowboys
The Prez
Eagles / Falcons Over 49
If we were sending a telegram to both offensive coordinators in this Sunday night contest it would go something like this. Philly is 6-0 to the OVER in road games against conference opponents over the last two seasons -- STOP -- and looked absolutely lost in their high scoring win versus the Rams Sunday -- STOP - Advise you attack the Eagles secondary with everything you have -- primarily in the middle of the field -- STOP - they can neither stop the run nor cover tight-ends or big receivers -- STOP.
The Falcons are 10-1 to the OVER in all games where the total is between 42.5 and 49 points over the last 2 seasons -- STOP -- Vick will have a field day against an Eagles secondary that can't cover white paint - STOP.
Vick won't admit it but he wants nothing more than to run up the score on his former team and the Falcons will -- without question -- throw deep seam routes and attack - attack -- attack after their pathetic Week 1 showing.
Marc Lawrence
3 Units Atlanta Falcons