Take #460 Falcons Over Cowboys
(NFL) Cowboys (DAL) vs. Falcons (ATL),
Point Spread: -3.00 | -109.00 Falcons (ATL) (Home)
Result: Win
The Atlanta Falcons revamped offense has made a noticeable impact this season, driving up their average points per game to 24.3 from last year’s 18.9. Their scoring capabilities have also improved dramatically, as they’ve surpassed the 30-point threshold in three games already, something they didn’t achieve once in the 2023 season. This offensive boost has been central to Atlanta's success so far, showing how effective the adjustments have been under the new system. The Dallas Cowboys face a tough playoff outlook this season, with defensive struggles marking their performance under first-year defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. They’re allowing 28.3 points per game, ranking them as the second-worst in the league for scoring defense, and they’re tied with the Carolina Panthers in allowing the most rushing yards, at 154.6 per game. These defensive issues are proving costly and could keep the Cowboys out of the postseason for the first time since 2020. We like the Falcons here and will roll with them as we think they can run the score up.