Here is another test for the contrarian angle tonight in Arlington. Is there any other way to suggest making the Cowboys a recommendation?
Playing at home at Jerry Jones AT&T Stadium certainly hasn't been a boost, losers of their last five and no covers their last six at home. No Dak Prescott, either, and HC Mike McCarty an apparent lame duck. So what is the rationale? Consider that the Texans, while in the AFC playoff mix, usually play 'em close, have lost three of four, and have only won once (at the Patriots) by more than seven points. They couldn't even beat the Jets a couple of weeks ago. It's also the nature of the NFL, and sometimes that's enough to take the plunge. Play Cowboys