New England -3' big play

[aldabra]

Not eloquent with write-up/stats.....just think Belichek off of a bye vs Tuna will get this one handily....Granted, Dallas has good defense.....but look at circumstances on schedule.....starting with Jet game....No pennington....Arizona ....nuff said...Philadelphia...injury problems....Detroit...see Arizona comment...Tampa Bay....injuries..Washington....in total chaos (damn near lost that one) buffablows....concrete legged punchless Bledsoe offense........Now Dallas gets into meat of tuff schedule New England, Carolina, Miami, at Philly, at Wash, Giants and lastly Norleans.... the beauty of it is the public thinks Dallas is back.....
GLTA

 

[hogman14]

Think the line is about right.
A few considerations:

* Bailout game, fade the public...if the public is on the 'boys, NE should run away with this one...
* New England's offense has struggled running, IMO. The Cowboys front 4 are extremely fast, and disciplined, and New England will have to go the the air.
* Bellchick always seems to have some trick plays lined up for the big primetime games.
* Game should go over the posted toal of 35 by about 4 TDs.
* Agreed public might be pounding the doggie here. Still think the Cowboys are overrated, and I'll say that even if they win the superbowl.

I'll be there next Sunday, hope the Pat's blow them out and bring them back to earth.

GLTA

 

[Fall River Kid]

LITTLE EARLY FOR NEXT SUNDAY, BUT YOU ARE RIGHT ON THE MONEY,I LOOK FOR A DOUBLE DIGIT WIN OVER THE BOYS!!:Yep:
I DO NOT KNOW WHERE YOU GOT -3, BUT GRAB IT NOW BECAUSE IT WILL NEVER GET THAT LOW AGAIN.

 

[ELVIS]

this line has already moved to 3-1/2 or 4 in some places. i think there will be a lot of $$ on ne. jmo.

 

[bamachuck23]

Aldabra,

If I recall, I think it was the "Buffablows", as you so eloquently put it, that were involved in a "buffa-blowout" in week 1 versus the Patriots. What about the loss to the "chaotic" Redskins in week 4? I think I recall the Pats being in a field goal battle with the Browns, and just last week they sqeaked by the Broncos who were playing with a 2nd...I mean 3rd string journeyman QB. I guess I am playing the devil's advocate, but I would really love to hear some valid reasoning as to why you love the Pats so much this weekend.

Don't get me wrong, I think it should be a great game, but I don't see the Pats covering the 3+ in this one.

GL 2U

 

[aldabra]

Good point Bama

Good point Bama

However, I throw out first 3 weeks in my handicapping as teams have not jelled......this is a gut call.....who is not to say my "guts"
may be strewn over the countryside come next Sunday....?? Dallas has had a run over borderline and sh*t teams...I believe that run is coming to a quick halt. GLTA

 

[bamachuck23]

Al,

I hear ya. I think it is going to be another case of "Win one for the Tuna!" for the 'Boys. Will they get a win...we'll have to wait and see. I must admit, their schedule has been pretty much a cake walk, but if they do pull this one out I think they should get a little more respect.

GL2U

 

[puckfan]

this game has a 3-point differential wtitten all over it.

 

[aldabra]

Puck hope you are wrong...

Puck hope you are wrong...

I should have bought the hook....it was up to 4 at both my other outs....just grabbed it. Hope it doesn't come into play....Belichek probably still stewing over the " Little Bill " comments when coaching for Tuna....I think they will be ready....if Dallas wins at NE they will have my respect. I tend to dislike Dallas because of all my die-hard cowboy fan friends and family members....that can cloud judgement. GLTA

 

[skulldog]

Bama, pats like most teams are a different team @ home, and I agree they win ugly, but who have the boys beat on the road?

Sunday 11/9/2003 Week 10 Home Buffalo W 10-6 P -4 U 36.5
Sunday 11/2/2003 Week 9 Home Washington W 21-14 W -6 U 38
Sunday 10/26/2003 Week 8 Away Tampa Bay L 0-16 L 6.5 U 37
Sunday 10/19/2003 Week 7 Away Detroit W 38-7 W -3 O 39
Sunday 10/12/2003 Week 6 Home Philadelphia W 23-21 W -1.5 O 37.5
Sunday 10/5/2003 Week 5 Home Arizona W 24-7 W -7 U 38.5
Sunday 9/28/2003 Week 4 Away N.Y. Jets W 17-6 W 3 U 37
Monday 9/15/2003 Week 2 Away N.Y. Giants W 35-32 W 7 O 37.5
Sunday 9/7/2003 Week 1 Home Atlanta L 13-27 L -2 O 36.5

Beat the Giants(freaky monday nite gm), jets(when they were really bad) and the lions). Pats have beaten tenn @ hm. Dallas hasn't beaten anybody of that quality.

JMO

 

[loudog]

was concerned that dallas has "the number one" defense in the NFL...With that schedule you would expect them to be #1...not much offense to compete with

 

[pilgrim]

LOVE THE HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE THIS WEEK!!!!!



PILGRIM

 

[Mjolnir]

cowboys

cowboys

there my favorite team.
i think that this one will be very tough. probably stay away from this one.

 

[ELVIS]

pats. who knows ? they beat den-plummer, and they beat cle by only 6. cle? not exactly a great team. dallas def is good. the ques. is how will q carter deal w/ the pats def looks. :shrug:

 

[StevieD]

This should be a great game. It will be even better if the Patsies blow them out. That being said I look for the Pats to cover at home.

 

[aldabra]

Thank you Quincy...

Thank you Quincy...

That was really a good defensive game.....now I can look at my relatives and rabid good buddy Dallas fans, and hold my head high.....also cashing a nice ticket...and took a little more at even money second half....next..Carolina gets em.....

 

[gman2]

good game. an ugly game to watch, but at least you came out on the right side

 

[Fall River Kid]

HOW SWEET WAS THAT,GOOD JOB ALDABRA!!!!!

:spotting: :spotting:

 

[ELVIS]

thank goodness one fav covered today. ended the night ahead for the day is all that matters. however, tn could haeat dave made it a day. \


good job ala.