Cowboys Seek to Extend Dominant Home Record Against Saints

The Dallas Cowboys, proudly standing at a (1-0) record, aim to lengthen their impressive 16-game home regular-season winning streak as they face the New Orleans Saints, also (1-0), on Sunday afternoon. The Cowboys, while experiencing a home defeat to Green Bay Packers during the wild-card round last year, have remained undefeated in regular-season home games. Notably, in Week 1, Dallas triumphed with a 33-17 victory over the challenge they faced from the Browns. The Saints set a high bar last week with a commanding 47-10 win, asserting their offensive prowess.

The upcoming game marks the first encounter since their 2021 clash, where Dallas edged out a 27-17 victory on the road against New Orleans. The game is poised for an exciting kickoff at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Presently, Dallas is held as a 6.5-point favorite according to the SportsLine consensus, with a projected over/under score set at 47.

The Cowboys maintained a perfect 8-0 home record last season, successfully covering the spread in six out of those eight games. Dallas, riding high from a win as 1.5-point road underdogs in Cleveland, continues to hold a strong record, winning 6 of their last 7 home openers. Star quarterback delivered an efficient performance against Cleveland, marking 179 passing yards alongside a touchdown. The Cowboys’ defensive unit also shone brightly, securing two turnovers and limiting the Browns’ quarterback to a 24 out of 45 passing rate.

Confronting Dallas’ formidable linebacker ensemble, led by hailed defenders, Saints’ quarterback faces a significant challenge. Yet, New Orleans resonates confidence from their recent performance against Carolina, though Carolina ranks as one of the league’s lesser teams. Despite this, New Orleans has notably struggled to cover the spread, managing this feat only once in their last seven games played in September.

The Saints displayed excellence with their new offensive strategy under Klint Kubiak, achieving franchise milestones such as scoring 47 points during an opener and launching nine consecutive scoring drives. Veteran quarterback Derek Carr excelled, completing 19 of 23 passes for 200 yards and delivering three touchdowns. His synergy with wide receiver, noted for garnering 73 receiving yards across three passes, bolstered the team’s offensive strength. Furthermore, the Saints collectively achieved 180 rushing yards on 37 attempts, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. Running back added to their dominance with 110 all-purpose yards and a touchdown.

Model simulations anticipate an engaging battle, projecting a lean towards the Over. Additionally, one side covers the spread advantageously. As the anticipation builds, stakeholders eagerly await which team will emerge victorious and secure favorable betting outcomes.