I imagine many members of the general public are thinking DAL "can't win" because of multiple injuries to key players that are well-known and respected.
Let's travel back in time and see how some "crippled teams" have responded to adversity.
The first time I noticed the power of a supposedly crippled team was decades ago when SD had Fouts and nothing else of note. He was injured and SD was a 9-point underdog at home to DAL and SD won outright.
In 1980, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was injured in Game 6 vs. PHL. Magic Johnson played center and then elsewhere. The big underdogs won by 16 on the road.
I don't remember what year, but during the shame of the Aints, NO (with their fans wearing brown paper bags over their heads) was missing something like a combined 6 OFF and DEF linesmen. They were about 16 point underdogs to SF when the 49ers were a traditional powerhouse. They won that game outright in SF.
Mariota had that spectacular debut and looked like a "lock" against CLV, forced to start a heretofore laughably inept QB because McCown was injured. CLV's powerful pass defense stepped up and they won by 14.
I am not saying everybody should load up on DAL. My confidence is shot after losing about 9 of my final 10 bets last year, and I readily admit I should not be blindly followed, but I'd rather take a "crippled dog" than an overpriced favorite.
Remember, the line has been adjusted for personnel changes. Sagarin's line, which is not adjusted for injuries, has DAL -6.38.
I'll take that measly one point for a small amount.
I imagine many members of the general public are thinking DAL "can't win" because of multiple injuries to key players that are well-known and respected.
Let's travel back in time and see how some "crippled teams" have responded to adversity.
The first time I noticed the power of a supposedly crippled team was decades ago when SD had Fouts and nothing else of note. He was injured and SD was a 9-point underdog at home to DAL and SD won outright.
In 1980, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was injured in Game 6 vs. PHL. Magic Johnson played center and then elsewhere. The big underdogs won by 16 on the road.
I don't remember what year, but during the shame of the Aints, NO (with their fans wearing brown paper bags over their heads) was missing something like a combined 6 OFF and DEF linesmen. They were about 16 point underdogs to SF when the 49ers were a traditional powerhouse. They won that game outright in SF.
Mariota had that spectacular debut and looked like a "lock" against CLV, forced to start a heretofore laughably inept QB because McCown was injured. CLV's powerful pass defense stepped up and they won by 14.
I am not saying everybody should load up on DAL. My confidence is shot after losing about 9 of my final 10 bets last year, and I readily admit I should not be blindly followed, but I'd rather take a "crippled dog" than an overpriced favorite.
Remember, the line has been adjusted for personnel changes. Sagarin's line, which is not adjusted for injuries, has DAL -6.38.
I'll take that measly one point for a small amount.
I LOVE the boys more than anyone bro, but its just not a good position for them man. I don't trust Weedon at all. I don't care if he went 7 for 7 in Philly.
He is a loser. That's it. If I can get a rejuvenated Atlanta team, as a pick em at even money against a crippled Dallas team, I'm taking it.
An Dallas is a better road team. They always have difficulty at home. That has been the trend in the last 2 years.
I LOVE the boys more than anyone bro, but its just not a good position for them man. I don't trust Weedon at all. I don't care if he went 7 for 7 in Philly.
He is a loser. That's it. If I can get a rejuvenated Atlanta team, as a pick em at even money against a crippled Dallas team, I'm taking it.
An Dallas is a better road team. They always have difficulty at home. That has been the trend in the last 2 years.
Dadgummit, now I have to push back my retirement by 7 1/2 seconds.
Shark > Bettor
Vegas > Bookies
Get it? :) have a nice time. When I said blown out, this was setup. People know without their QB, their Dez, and some key injuries, Dallas in real life would not be scoring points, so it was the opposite of what people had planned.
Entertainment is always seems to make viewers glued.
Dadgummit, now I have to push back my retirement by 7 1/2 seconds.
Shark > Bettor
Vegas > Bookies
Get it? :) have a nice time. When I said blown out, this was setup. People know without their QB, their Dez, and some key injuries, Dallas in real life would not be scoring points, so it was the opposite of what people had planned.
Entertainment is always seems to make viewers glued.
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