Preview Cowboys vs Saints

As the end of the regular season comes closer the Cowboys road to the playoffs becomes harder and harder. This week the Cowboys play the Saints. Now the Cowboys can afford a loss and have other teams lose and their playoff hopes would still be alive. But the Cowboys can not hope for teams losing and they need this win. Here is what they need to do in order to get the win.

Winning the turnovers is the most important thing to focus on for this game. Both Drew Brees and Tony Romo have had interception problems this year. Who ever throws the least amount will win this game. Romo is coming in with a hot streak, while Brees has been inconsistent with his play. So Romo has a lot more confidence then Brees heading into this game. Claiborne is also expected to make his return after missing last weeks match up. With him and Carr in the secondary interceptions are sure to happen.

Romo also needs help though, luckily Dez is still planning to play and then Austin and Witten will also help him through the air. But Murray needs to also show up. So far Murray has been a huge help since his injury, he has gotten key first downs and touchdowns in the past few games. And with this Saints defense that has been struggling all year to stop just about every team, I think the Cowboys will succeed in their balanced offense attack.

The defense will play the biggest role in this game though. With the Saints defense not doing hot, their offense can still be amazing. Brees is one of the best quarterbacks in the league. Luckily the Cowboys have Ware and Spencer who have been spectacular the past few games and getting to Brees should be no problem. With this, Brees will throw under pressure and throw interceptions all game. Giving the Cowboys a huge advantage.

Now even though the Cowboys can lose and still make the playoffs, I am saying this is a must win game for the Cowboys. The Cowboys have won 5 of the last 6 and a loss would really bring this team down. Plus if they do lose they will not have much confidence heading into their rematch against the Redskins, which is a must win. But the Cowboys right now have much more confidence than the Saints. The Saints have lost 3 of the last 4. The opposite of the Cowboys. Not to mention the Cowboys have home field advantage to give them even more confidence.

My prediction is the Cowboys will win this game, it will not be as close as the past few but it will also not be a blow out. Brees will put up a fight but will choke and throw too many interceptions and the Cowboys will win 24-14.

Go Cowboys!