The Dallas Cowboys looked formidable against Philadelphia to start the season with a perfect 2-0 record, while Green Bay Packers are over the Bret Favre debacle and it’s all about their new hero Aaron Rogers. The Green Bay Packers (2-0) play host to the Dallas Cowboys (2-0), Sunday September 21, at Lambeau Field. NFL oddsmakers have the Dallas Cowboys as -3 point road favorites over the Green Bay Packers with the over/under listed at 51 points. Get your NFL Week 3 Predictions on Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers in now at Justbet.com
The Cowboys overwhelmed Philly 41-37 on MNF. QB Tony Romo was great completing 21 of 30 for 312 yards with three touchdown passes, but one interception. RB Marion Barber was their top rusher with 18 carries for 58 yards with one touchdown while TE Jason Witten was top receiver with 7 catches for 110 yards. WR Terrell Owens stole the show with 3 catches for 89 yards with two touchdowns; his longest was a 72 yarder. Overall the Cowboys have averaged 34.5 ppg and they’ve allowed 23.5 ppg. On the road they scored 28 points and they gave up 10 points. The Cowboys currently have a 3rd ranked offense with 433 total yards, a 3rd ranked 316 passing yards and an average running game with 117 rushing yards. On defense they rank 10th with 271 total yards allowed, a 15th ranked pass defense with 186 pass yards allowed and a 9th ranked 84 rushing yards allowed.
The Packers got their first road win after beating Detroit 48-25. QB Aaron Rogers was spectacular completing 24 of 38 for 328 yards with three touchdown passes. RB Brandon Jackson was tops with 7 carries for 61 yards with one touchdown, but he is listed as probable for next week due to a mild concussion. WR Greg Jennings was his usual self with 6 catches for 167 yards. WR Donald Driver, WR James Jones and WR Jordy Nelson all caught touchdown passes. Overall the Packers are averaging 36 ppg and their allowing 22 ppg. At home they scored 24 points and they allowed 19 points. On offense the Packers currently have a 6th ranked 382 total yards, a 9th ranked passing game with 251 passing yards and a 11th ranked running game with 131 rushing yards. Their defense needs work, they allow a 22nd ranked 333 total yards, 20 the ranked 215 passing yards and a 22nd ranked 118 rushing yards.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Home team is 7-0 ATS in their last 7 meetings (pre-Favre)
- Favorite is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Cowboys are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
NFL Week 3 Prediction: Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers
When: Sun, Sept 21, 2008 8:15 PM ET
Line: Justbet.com
Pick: Dallas -3
Point-Spreads.com NFL Week 3 Predictions: Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers – Dallas -3
The Bottom Line: The Packers will have to be on the ball to get past Dallas, they’ll have to run the ball and utilize all their receivers. The Cowboys need to just keep doing what they’re doing. Get your NFL Week 3 Predictions: Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers in now at Justbet.com and get a 30% free play bonus!
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