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Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, December 1st, at 8:25 P.M. the (10-1) Dallas Cowboys will be on the road to take on the (6-5) Minnesota Vikings.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Cowboys 28.2 – Vikings 23.5 with an over/under of 50.8. The Vegas Line has a final score of Cowboys 23.5 – Vikings 20.5 with an over/under of 44.0.
2016-17 Statistics (32 total teams):
Yards per game: Cowboys 407.6 (4th) > Vikings 294.9 (32nd)
Points per game: Cowboys 28.7 (3rd) > Vikings 19.8 (24th)
Turnover margin: Vikings +12 > Cowboys +3
Fewest yards allowed per game: Vikings 307.0 (3rd) > Cowboys 362.2 (21st)
Fewest Points allowed per game: Vikings 17.5 (1st) > Cowboys 19.4 (tied for 6th)
Summary:
Dallas is obviously the hottest team in the NFL being winners of ten straight games. Minnesota started the season (5-0) but have since dropped five of their last six. The Cowboys offense is clicking on all cylinders led by their rookie sensations Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. The Vikings have one of the elite defenses so I expect them to keep Dallas under their season average of nearly 29 points per game. Minnesota’s weakness is their offense which has struggled to put up points all season long. The key to this game is whether the Vikings defense can force enough turnovers to then gain favorable field position. I think the great offense line of Dallas will hold up against the Vikings pass rush. I like Dallas to get a solid road win versus a struggling Minnesota team.
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