The Fan hosts give their predictions for this week against the New England Patriots.
RJ Choppy:
Cowboys Will Win If: The Quarterbacks continue to play as they have for the last few weeks...with Dak being elite, and Brady being washed.
Cowboys Will Lose If: Tom turns back the clock and the Cowboys defenses bends AND breaks.
Prediction: Cowboys 27-17
Kevin:
Cowboys Will Win If: They do not give up any non-offensive points or turn the ball over. Also, need a 3+ TD game from Dak.
Cowboys Will Lose If: The run defense continues to be porous and the tackling sub-par.
Prediction: Patriots, 27-20
Cory:
Cowboys Will Win If: They play perfect football. They can't turn the ball over too often and they can't miss the details on the defensive side of the ball.
Cowboys Will Lose If: They start slow and NE starts fast. Also if they play base everything and don't dip into the bag of tricks, they won't be able to keep pace.
Prediction: Patriots 28-24
Jared:
Cowboys Will Win If: They exploit New England's weak offensive line with elite-level pressure from Tank, Bennett, Quinn, Collins, and co...and when they have opportunities to turn the ball over, they take advantage of it
Cowboys Will Lose If: They play their game. Role is reversed, huh? We've had so many matchups where we've said the Cowboys win so long as they play their game blah blah blah without really believing they'd lose. I think this game could be close but I don't see NE losing unless they give the game away with turnovers and penalties, even with their sputtering offense. Not sure how the 'Boys generate the o they need against one of the best D's NE has had in BB era
Prediction: Patriots 27-17
Jeff:
Cowboys Will Win If: Passing efficiency wins in the NFL. If the #2 offense in the league can get rolling, they can win.
Cowboys Will Lose If: The defense makes the average Patriots offense looks really good.
Prediction: Patriots 28-24
Fish:
Cowboys Will Win If: They close the biggest gaping-hole difference between the clubs: Special Teams.
Cowboys Will Lose If: They don't take chances. Wild-ass chances.
Prediction: None
Zach:
Cowboys Will Win If: They are finally able to force some turnovers & get steady pressure on Brady. Offense has to finish drives. Can't settle for FG's in New England & expect to win.
Cowboys Will Lose If: Green Bay significantly wins the QB pressure battle. That's GB best outlet to win. Rodgers isn't as good as he used to be nor are his receivers in scramble situations so getting him out of the pocket with urgency works significantly to DAL's advantage, whereas in years past Rodgers was better able to neutralize.
Prediction: Patriots 20-17
Lane:
Cowboys Will Win If: The defense turns it around and can get to Brady. Dak is a legit MVP candidate but won't be able to win this one on his own
Cowboys Will Lose If: The revert back to Linehan's offense and don't take what the Patriots give them and update. Think back to the saints game and the end of the Vikings game.
Prediction: Patriots 34-27
Eric:
Cowboys Will Win If: It is imperative for the Cowboys to get off to a fast start in this game. I do not believe that the Patriots are explosive enough offensively to chase points if they get down early.
Cowboys Will Lose If: This is a game the Cowboys need to trust Dak and young players like Pollard and Jarwin because we know Belichik will take away your top guys. My guess is Dallas won't put the ball in Dak's hands enough and Brady and company will make just enough plays to win.
Prediction: Patriots 23-20.
Sterling:
Cowboys Will Win If: They play near-perfect football. Limiting missed tackles, drops and penalties will be the key in winning a close game
Cowboys Will Lose If: Cowboys get off to another slow start and have to play from behind. Poor tackling plagues the defense. Drops and turnovers hurt the offense in what should be a rainy day in Foxborough.
Prediction: Patriots 24-22
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