The Cowboys head into their matchup with the Arizona Cardinals riding the momentum of last week’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles, and the betting line reflects that confidence. Dallas is a seven-point favorite at home, according to FanDuel, with the over/under set at 54.5 points.
Now comes the fun part: trying to stay hot with three more bold calls for this one.
Caleb Downs is due for another splash play, and this week it comes in the form of his second sack of the season. He has settled in as a steady presence for Dallas, stacking up tackles, missing a few, and getting more comfortable in coverage. The big play would be his first sack since Week 1 against the Giants.
Tyler Goodson is next in line for a breakout moment. While Javonte Williams grabbed the spotlight with 155 rushing yards against the Eagles, Goodson quietly handled his business and looks like he’s carving out a spot as RB2. This week, he finds the end zone for the first time as a Cowboy and only the third time in his four-year NFL career.
And then there’s Brandon Aubrey, who gets to show off his leg in a big way. He has made only three of six field-goal attempts from beyond 50 yards this season, but that changes here. In the dome of AT&T Stadium, Aubrey is predicted to go 2-for-2 from 50-plus, with one of those kicks coming from beyond 60 yards.
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