![]() ![]() There’s no doubt that the Cowboys are good this year, particularly on defense. Given all those numbers and what looks to be a reasonably favorable matchup for Minnesota, it’s fair to ask why the Vikings are home dogs in this game. That will be important against a Cowboys team that likes to run the ball and expects to have star running back Ezekiel Elliott back in action on Sunday. ![]() Minnesota has been better against the run, giving up 4.5 yards per carry this year to rank right at league average. But that hasn’t translated into a whole lot of scoring, as opponents are averaging just 21.2 points per game against them. The Vikings are allowing lots of yardage on defense, particularly through the air. And wide receiver Justin Jefferson went off last week, catching nine balls for 193 yards and a touchdown in the win over the Bills. Running back Dalvin Cook has turned it on as of late, scoring six touchdowns in his last five games. Kirk Cousins has been solid, throwing for 14 touchdowns and 2,356 yards over the first nine games of the season. While Minnesota hasn’t excelled in any particular area, nobody has been able to expose any glaring weaknesses in the Vikings, either. Even with an 8-1 record, nobody is going overboard - the Vikings are still the fifth choice in Super Bowl odds at most sites, with DraftKings listing Minnesota at +1,200 - but the Vikings now hold a five-game lead in the NFC North, and will probably be battling the Philadelphia Eagles for a first-round bye in the playoffs. If there was any question as to whether the Vikings are for real, that should have been answered last Sunday when Minnesota beat the Bills in Buffalo. We’ll discuss whether that’s warranted in our NFL picks and predictions for Cowboys vs. Minnesota is red hot and looks to be one of the best teams in the league, yet finds itself as an underdog at home. The Cowboys dropped a disappointing game in Green Bay last week, as the Packers beat them 31-28 in overtime. The Vikings have won seven straight games and are coming off a thrilling 33-30 victory over the Buffalo Bills last week. The Dallas Cowboys will be road favorites this weekend when they visit the 8-1 Minnesota Vikings in a battle between two of the top teams in the NFC on Sunday. ![]()
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