Didnt see a prediction thread posted yet, so I thought I'd start one.
31-17 Dal
Cowboys ride in on momentum and set the tone early. The offense clicks and the defense contains Seattle's running game.
I entered the week thinking (maybe even hoping) a close game. The Cowboys have struggled against mobile QB's so there
was a part of me in the early-going of considering the outcome that thought the Cowboys would lose a heart breaker.
But my thought processes of the last few days have changed and have done so for one big reason:
If you turn on the TV and listen to what the experts say, much like they did when the Cowboys had Saints on the menu, very few are giving the Cowboys a chance. The logic I have seen displayed is as follows: Wilson > Dak. Carroll > Garrett. Seattle wins.
It's a fair argument. By merit of time in service, Wilson is a better QB; but I'm certainly not closing the book on the idea that Dak won't eventually get there. The Carroll over Garrett debate ignores alot of variables and simply looks at skins on the wall.
But for whatever reason when the Cowboys are doubted the most they play their best football and this has been true for a very long time. I don't know why and to be honest I kinda wish it wasn't a thing, but it is and I've got more good news: most of these same analyst who have already written off Dallas will do the same thing next week regardless of who they are slotted to face.
If you don't believe me, I'll display the exercise for you. The following are the things analyst will say should the Cowboys face that NFC team:
The Cowboys can't beat the Saints in the dome.
The Cowboys can't beat the Rams because McVay will out coach Garrett.
The Cowboys can't beat the Bears in that weather.
The Cowboys can't beat the Eagles a third time; especially now that they are starting Foles.
No matter who they beat, there will be a reason in the week that follows that they can't beat their next opponent and as Cowboys fans we should be very happy about that...because that's the only way the Cowboys have a chance.
Cowboys - 38
Seahawks - 17 (and I'm being generous)