NFL Czar: "Dream Team" faces tough challenge
Tensions will certainly be at an
all-time high when the Dallas
Cowboys head to Philadelphia to
take on the Eagles. Both of these
teams have been plagued by inconsistency.
The Eagles started the
season very slowly, and fans were
starting to question whether the
"Dream Team" was for real or not.
A lot of these questions can be
answered with a Sunday night victory
over the Cowboys.
The Cowboys come in on a wild ride of their own. Not expected to be a major force, the Cowboys have played tough, but have succumbed to key mistakes and inconsistency. Quarterback Tony Romo has been the most shaky of all, and will have a lot to prove in this one.
Key Matchups
1. Miles Austin vs. Nnamdi Asomugha: Austin has become one of the best receivers in the game. He catches pretty much everything thrown his way, and has the speed and elusiveness to make plays after the catch. He will likely face Asomugha in this one, which will (likely) limit his playmaking ability. If Austin has a big game, the Cowboys usually win.
2. DeMarco Murray vs. LeSean McCoy: The two running backs will likely determine the outcome in this one. Murray, a rookie from the University of Oklahoma, has taken over for the oft-injured Felix Jones, and has looked solid. McCoy is enjoying his best season. With the inconsistent play of both quarterbacks, the teams are likely to lean on their runners.
3. New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: In a bit of a bonus pick, I will take the Patriots to beat up on the Steelers. The Steelers' defence will have a tough time matching up with the weapons of the Pats, and it will cost them. Unfortunately for the Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger isn't the best QB to have in a shootout situation.
The Rundown
Back to the game at hand here. This game will be incredibly important for both teams, as it is a key divisional matchup. The fact that both teams are just around the .500 mark makes it even more interesting. In a tough call, I will take the Cowboys in this one, 27- 21. It's about time for Romo to take charge of this team and get them a crucial victory. Another choke job from him, and the talk in Dallas will turn towards drafting a QB next year.
For next week, there are a number of awesome games on tap, but I will take a look at the Monday nighter for the first time this year.
The Cowboys come in on a wild ride of their own. Not expected to be a major force, the Cowboys have played tough, but have succumbed to key mistakes and inconsistency. Quarterback Tony Romo has been the most shaky of all, and will have a lot to prove in this one.
Key Matchups
1. Miles Austin vs. Nnamdi Asomugha: Austin has become one of the best receivers in the game. He catches pretty much everything thrown his way, and has the speed and elusiveness to make plays after the catch. He will likely face Asomugha in this one, which will (likely) limit his playmaking ability. If Austin has a big game, the Cowboys usually win.
2. DeMarco Murray vs. LeSean McCoy: The two running backs will likely determine the outcome in this one. Murray, a rookie from the University of Oklahoma, has taken over for the oft-injured Felix Jones, and has looked solid. McCoy is enjoying his best season. With the inconsistent play of both quarterbacks, the teams are likely to lean on their runners.
3. New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: In a bit of a bonus pick, I will take the Patriots to beat up on the Steelers. The Steelers' defence will have a tough time matching up with the weapons of the Pats, and it will cost them. Unfortunately for the Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger isn't the best QB to have in a shootout situation.
The Rundown
Back to the game at hand here. This game will be incredibly important for both teams, as it is a key divisional matchup. The fact that both teams are just around the .500 mark makes it even more interesting. In a tough call, I will take the Cowboys in this one, 27- 21. It's about time for Romo to take charge of this team and get them a crucial victory. Another choke job from him, and the talk in Dallas will turn towards drafting a QB next year.
For next week, there are a number of awesome games on tap, but I will take a look at the Monday nighter for the first time this year.
