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The Dallas Cowboys lost a close game on Sunday when they were defeated 24-22 by the New York Jets.The Dallas defense wasn't prepared for the return of the Jets' starting quarterback Sam Darnold who boosted the New York offense.
Recap
The Cowboys dominated every aspect of the game except for the scoreboard. They out gained the Jets, had no turnovers, and their time of possession was 32:03 minutes.Their problem was that they were unable to score touchdowns in the first half and had to settle for field goals.
Quarterback Dak Prescott was 28/40 for 277 yards, Zero touchdowns, and NO turnovers.He also carried the ball three times for 11 yards and scored a touchdown late in the game. This wasn't a bad outing for Dak considering he was playing without his two starting tackles La'el Collins and Tyron Smith. Prescott also lost his No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper early in the game with a quad injury.
With the team missing some key players, Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott was asked to carry the team. He carried the ball 28 times for 105 yards, 1 touchdown, and caught 5 passes for 47 yards. Usually when Zeke gets more than 20 touches the Cowboys come out victorious, but a missed 32-yard field goal and a turnover on downs at the Jets 6 yard line were the difference makers.
Dallas now falls to (3-3) but is still tied with the Philadelphia Eagles (3-3) for first in the NFC East.
3 Things to Watch For
1.Ezekiel Elliott (Running Back): The Cowboys need to continue to keep getting Zeke the ball, but this week they might have to get creative as the Eagles have 4th best rushing defense. I would look to see if they call some screen and swing passes for him.
2.Michael Gallup (Wide Receiver): With the health of Cooper up in the air, Gallup is in line to step up and lead the way for the pass catchers.The Eagles are the 4th worst pass defense in the league and I expect Gallup to have a career day.
3.Dallas Defense (All): The Dallas defense should have a nice matchup this week.The Eagles are pretty one-dimensional, they are a passing team and don't have a workhorse running back.I would expect the defensive backfield to not allow big plays to the Philly receivers.
Coming Up
Sunday night Oct. 20, the Dallas Cowboys (3-3) will be taking on the Philadelphia Eagles (3-3) at home in AT&T Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:20 pm Central time.The winner of this game will be alone in first place of the NFC East.I expect both teams to score in the 20's but I think Dak will have a big day that will put Dallas on the winning side.
If you have any fantasy players, the only must start players are:
Cowboys: Ezekiel Elliott (RB), Amari Cooper (WR), Dak Prescott (QB), Michael Gallup (WR)
Eagles: Carson Wentz (QB), Zach Ertz (TE), Alshon Jeffrey (WR)
For you gamblers out there, the Cowboys are currently -3 and the over/under is 49. I would only take Dallas at -3 but would really like it a -2.5 but I think the over is the best play again.The over has hit the last two weeks in a row.
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 9:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park, Seattle
Probable Pitchers:
- Astros: Framber Valdez (1-1, 3.75 ERA)
- Mariners: Luis Castillo (1-1, 3.00 ERA)
Game Preview:
The Houston Astros aim to even the series against the Seattle Mariners after a narrow 4-3 loss in the opener. Framber Valdez takes the mound for Houston, looking to rebound from a challenging outing where he allowed five earned runs over five innings against the Giants. Valdez has pitched at least five innings in both starts this season.
Seattle counters with right-hander Luis Castillo, who has been consistent, posting a 3.00 ERA over 12 innings. In his last start, Castillo pitched seven innings, giving up two earned runs against the Tigers.
Players to Watch:
- Jose Altuve (Astros): The veteran left fielder/second baseman leads Houston with three home runs and a .357 batting average.
- Julio Rodríguez (Mariners): Seattle's center fielder has matched Altuve with three home runs and five RBIs, though he's batting .195.
Injury Updates:
- Mariners: Outfielder Victor Robles is on IL with a dislocated shoulder.
- Astros: Pitcher Spencer Arrighetti suffered a broken right thumb after being hit by a line drive during pre-game warmups on Monday and is expected to miss significant time.
Betting Odds:
- BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -115, Mariners -104; over/under is 7 runs
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