There are plenty of people laying points and picking the Cowboys this week.
The 1-0 Dallas Cowboys will take on the 1-0 New Orleans Saints this Sunday. The Cowboys went on the road in Week 1 and punished a Cleveland Browns team by the score of 33-17. Meanwhile, the Saints stayed at home and dismantled the Carolina Panthers 47-10. Both teams will enter this game with plenty of confidence.
There is some context to consider. The Cowboys played on the road against a 2023 playoff team with a stifling defense. The Saints played at home, and beat up on the worst team in the NFL. With the Cowboys at home this week, Fan Duel has them as 6.5-point favorites for Sunday.
Let’s take a look at some game picks.
Lorenzo Reyes: Cowboys 28, Saints 20
Dallas in a home opener, with Mike Zimmer’s defense — this will be a far different task facing New Orleans when compared to its Week 1 assignment. I have a tough time seeing the Saints putting up enough points to match the Cowboys, and I expected Dallas’ offense to be much better in Week 2.
Tyler Dragon: Cowboys 30, Saints 20
The Saints and Cowboys both routed their Week 1 opponents. These two teams have good defenses, but can the Saints score enough points to keep up with Dak Prescott and the Cowboys? The Cowboys win in their home opener.
Both of these teams impressed in Week 1, but the Cowboys really impressed on the road against a tougher opponent.
Prediction: Cowboys 28, Saints 20
Most of the picks around the internet have the Cowboys winning, and most also have the Cowboys covering. We agree.
The Cowboys are a different team in the confines of AT&T Stadium where their offensive production usually elevates. Dak Prescott has some of his best games at home. The Cowboys also have the advantage when it comes to key injuries.
The Cowboys defense may be the key factor here as they looked as good as ever in the first week under Mike Zimmer. They should do enough to slow down a Saints offense that exploded last week.
Take the Cowboys to cover 31-23.
