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Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers
It was déjà vu for the Dallas Cowboys when quarterback Tony Romo lived up to his reputation of failing to succeed in critical situations, and after fumbling three yards from the end zone, threw an interception late in the fourth quarter that led to the Jets’ go-ahead field goal in Sunday night’s 27-24 loss.
If Romo wants to silence fans and media, he will need to create some specials moments in the Cowboys meeting this Sunday against a San Francisco 49ers team that began the Jim Harbaugh era in impressive fashion with a 33-17 victory over defending NFC West champion Seattle.
Dallas v San Francisco
Venue/Stadium: Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA
Time/Date: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, September 18, 2011
NFL Odds From: BetOnline.com
Moneyline: Dallas Cowboys -160, San Francisco 49ers +140
Spread (ATS): Cowboys -3
Over/Under: 41.5
Dallas came out flying against New York to start the game as Dez Bryant came away with an amazing catch in the end zone to put the Cowboys up 7-0 in the first quarter en route to a 10-7 lead at the half.
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The Cowboys extended their lead, 24-10 early in the fourth quarter on Romo’s second TD pass of the night to Miles Austin for 36 yards.
Then it happened, it was bound to happen right? The Cowboys imploded as the Jets pulled to within seven points on a 26-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress and then tied it when Isaiah Trufant returned a block punt 18 yards for a TD with just five minutes left to play.
But Dallas’ Romo wasn’t about to settle for a win in overtime, which led to a gutsy pass that was intercepted by Darelle Revis, eventually setting up the winning 50-yard field goal.
However, as painful of a loss that it was, the Cowboys still looked good for well…44 minutes.
Romo was 23 of 36 for 342 yards and two touchdowns, tossing to Antonio Cromartie on both while the “Big D-efense’ held the Jets to just 45 rushing yards. Something that will be important as the face the 49ers who like to run, run and then run the ball again.
The Niners got a boost to that rushing attack as running back Frank Gore returned from a season-ending hip injury suffered on Nov. 29 of last season. The power house turf thumper was held to 78 total yards, but it’s only a matter of time before he returns to his old self.
In the meantime, San Francisco will rally round Ted Ginn Jr. who returned a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns in a 59-second span to seal the win against the Seahawks.
In preparation of Saturday’s contest, Dallas needs to get Felix Jones going, as the Cowboys generated only 44 yards rushing versus the Jets.
The odds makers have the Dallas Cowboys as a -3 point favorite with an over/under of 41.5.
Matt’s Prediction: Dallas 28, San Francisco 14- San Fran does hold an advantage in the backfield, but against high quality opponents they could be in trouble and will need a strong outing on the ground from Frank Gore in this one to keep the Cowboys high octane offense off the field. Nevertheless, Dallas is simply the better team, and I expect Romo to be hell bent on making amends for last week’s debacle with a road win to pull the team even on the season.
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Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends:
- Dallas is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone OVER in 13 of Dallas’s last 14 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas’s last 7 games on the road
- Dallas is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 5 games at home
- San Francisco is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
- San Francisco is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
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