Duel in Dallas has all the makings of a classic
Scouts Inc.
Time: 3:15 PM CST
TV: CBS
Line: New England by 6
Both teams come into what could be a Super Bowl preview featuring offenses and defenses that rank at or near the top of the league. The Cowboys and Patriots rank 1-2 in total offense, while New England is second in the NFL in total defense and Dallas is eighth.
Both teams feature star receivers -- Randy Moss of the Patriots and Terrell Owens of the Cowboys -- and both employ an aggressive, attacking 3-4 defensive scheme. In addition, each team has a solid, underrated offensive line and running back tandem, and tight ends Ben Watson of New England and Jason Witten of Dallas could be the X-factors in this game.
The Cowboys are playing for a little respect for the NFC, the Patriots are trying remain dominant in the AFC. We could go on and on with intriguing storylines in this game. There is no question this is going to be a great game.