Insiders predict: NFL week 10 winners

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Insiders predict: Dallas Cowboys
- Favored to win: Dallas Cowboys
- Spread: -3
- Odds: -155

- Minnesota Vikings team stats:
- Offense: 386.7 yards per game (#8 in the league)
--- Passing offense: 233.7 ypg (#16)
--- Rushing offense: 153.0 ypg (#3)
- Defense: 320.9 yards per game (#7 in the league)
--- Passing defense: 225.1 ypg (#8)
--- Rushing defense: 95.8 ypg (#9)

- Dallas Cowboys team stats:
- Offense: 436.8 yards per game (#1 in the league)
--- Passing offense: 287.5 ypg (#4)
--- Rushing offense: 149.2 ypg (#4)
- Defense: 318.1 yards per game (#6 in the league)
--- Passing defense: 220.9 ypg (#7)
--- Rushing defense: 97.2 ypg (#11)

Insiders predict: NFL week 10 winners

Alex Petakas
17 hrs ago

Slide 1 of 27: Week 9 saw one of the only two undefeated teams remaining fall, as the Patriots lost a tough road game at Baltimore thanks to an opportunistic Ravens defense creating points of their own and Lamar Jackson and the offense doing just enough. Now, the 49ers have the only unblemished record, but face stiff competition themselves as they get ready to host Russell Wilson and the Seahawks, who sport a 4-0 road record so far this season. The NFC is loaded at the top, with four teams having won at least seven games. The entire NFC North division lost last week, but the Saints are still breathing down the 49ers’ necks, having only lost one of their first eight contests. In the AFC, the Patriots loss put less distance between them and the four AFC teams that have won six games to this point in the season. Needless to say, we’ve reached the point in the season where added attention is to be paid to the standings, and a single loss can serve as a major speed bump in the quest to be playing playoff football come January. With that in mind, here are a few of the week’s biggest contest that will play a significant role in the playoff picture. Raiders @ Chargers: Two four-win teams on Thursday Night Football doesn’t sound like an appetizing affair on the surface, but both the Raiders and Chargers have found their stride as of late, and sit just two games behind the Chiefs in the win column in the AFC West. The winner of this game will increase their chances of catching Kansas City, while the loser will take a huge blow to their playoff chances. Panthers @ Packers: Carolina looks to be more of a threat to grab a wildcard than the NFC South, given the way the Saints have looked all season. But the playoff picture in the NFC is going to be crowded, and another loss for the Panthers could put them on the outside, looking in for the time being. The Packers stumbled on the road at the Chargers, but remain the leaders in the NFC North after the Vikings, Bears, and Lions all lost as well. Can Green Bay bounce back and maintain their one-game division lead over Minnesota? Vikings @ Cowboys: As mentioned above, the Vikings are just a game behind the Packers for the NFC North lead. The 5-3 Cowboys are still atop the NFC East, but only by a half-game over the 5-4 Eagles, who have strung together back-to-back wins to put their season back on track. The Cowboys’ 4-0 division record to this point has them in the driver’s seat but a loss to Minnesota would make things even more interesting. Seahawks @ 49ers: Seattle is hoping that they can be the first team to knock off the unbeaten 49ers, and if they can pull that off, they will put their hopes of eventually chasing down San Francisco for the NFC West division title within grasp. Another win for the 49ers, and it would be hard to question their claim as the top team in the NFC and a legitimate Super Bowl contender, despite the doubts surrounding their passing offense. Russell Wilson and the Seahawks offense against the 49ers dynamic defense sounds like must-see television come Monday night. You may also like: History of the NFL from the year you were born
 
Our defenses and rushing game are very, very similar. It's a tough matchup because they are so close in almost every stat.

If we can shut down the run game, however, this should be an easy game (it won't be though because this is Dallas). Vikes have played some weaker teams (minus the Lions and Philly) and they somewhat struggled against them (we have too though...)
Luckily, even if they "shut down" our run game, we have a good enough passing attack to win. If defense can get some turnovers, we stop turning over the ball, and if we start fast, this should be a W. But...like I said, it likely won't be that easy just because Dallas likes to play down to the competition for some reason (Garrett Philosophy :facepalm:).
 
The Vikings are a very good team on both sides of the ball. But their defense is not as good as it had been in previous years. I just watched the KC-Minn game last night again and a few things jumped out at me. The Vikings have good players at every skill position. The RB, is quick and fast. He has to be taken out of the game. The Vikings like to get him outside in space. He will cut his runs outside too because he knows he can outrun the defense to the sidelines. The Vikings will also use a lot of screen passes to get him the ball in space. This is a game where the Cowboys LBs must be on their toes.

Cousins will find his TE when he needs a first down. Look for him to pick up some key 1st downs in 3rd and long situations. The defensive line must get penetration and pressure on Cousins.

On defense the Vikings have 3 DEs who can pressure the QB. They will rotate them to stay fresh. Smith and Collins will need to bring their A game. The Vikings will blitz up the middle with their safeties. Dak has to see it, and get rid or move to the outside to extend the plays.

This is a fairly evenly matched game, but the Cowboys have the advantage at WR and offensive line. I think We have a better secondary overall too. But in every game like this, Dallas has a disadvantage on the sidelines.
 
This game will come down to untimely third down penalties that keep the Vikes drive going and Cowboys offensive penalties negating big plays or scores.
 
Joe Realist said:
This game will come down to untimely third down penalties that keep the Vikes drive going and Cowboys offensive penalties negating big plays or scores.
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I think Dallas plays a relatively clean game.

Especially after MNF’s flag fest.
 
No one is asking the most important question - how are we going to stop the run? Dalvin Cook is the league's leading rusher.

They did it against Barkley. If they do it here they win.
 
TheSkaven said:
No one is asking the most important question - how are we going to stop the run? Dalvin Cook is the league's leading rusher.

They did it against Barkley. If they do it here they win.
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I attack them the same way we attacked New York.

Stop the run. Make Cousins beat us. Diggs is better than the Giants receivers but Engram is better than Rudolph and Smith.
 
With the addition of DT/DE Michael Bennett, we all saw how much better our D-line performed this past Monday night. If the D-line can keep the intensity and create havoc all game long, the Cowboys will win... easily.
 
These are two similar teams. Top 10 QB's, Very good RB's, Weapons on the Outside and outstanding defenses. Oh And two coaches who play not to lose instead of playing to win. IMO Zeke needs about 30 touches 20+ carries and 5+ catches. If that happens I think we will win convincingly.
 
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