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(217) DALLAS (-3, un45.5)
(218) SAN FRANCISCO (+3, ov45.5)
Sunday, September 18th, 2011, 3:05 PM CST
Take: (217) DALLAS
Analysis: Establishing the run may be a formidable task for San Francisco this week, as Dallas was able to shut down the Jets' usually strong ground game last Sunday. The Cowboys gave up a mere 45 rushing yards on 16 attempts for the night, with second-year linebacker Sean Lee leading the charge with an exceptional 11 tackle game. Lee also came up with a key second-half interception of New York quarterback Mark Sanchez that led to a Cowboys' touchdown, while sack specialist DeMarcus Ware once again ignited the team's pass rush by taking Sanchez to the turf two times. Dallas generated four sacks overall in the loss, but a depleted secondary was still torched for 315 net passing yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Cowboys will be going into Sunday's clash short-handed in the backfield as well, with cornerbacks Terence Newman (groin) and Orlando Scandrick (ankle) almost certain to sit out and top cover man Mike Jenkins fighting through a shoulder sprain. Dallas signed journeyman Frank Walker on Tuesday to add some much-needed depth, with converted safety Alan Ball slated to start opposite Jenkins this week. This is a dangerous game for the Cowboys, especially with San Francisco at home full of confidence from both last week's win and the new attitude Harbaugh has instilled. However, San Francisco remain a major work in progress on the offensive end, and although Dallas is banged up in the secondary, the defense is certainly good enough to keep Gore under wraps and take its offense out of its comfort zone. The numbers certainly dont favor Dallas in this one, 9-15 ATS last 23 on the highway. 3-9 ATS last 12 as road chalk. Nonetheless, you can throw all the technicals out, the Cowboys simply have too many weapons to be completely held in check, and San Francisco's is not built to win a game that suddenly turns out to be something of a shootout. DALLAS 31 SAN FRANCISCO 17
(217) DALLAS (-3, un45.5)
(218) SAN FRANCISCO (+3, ov45.5)
Sunday, September 18th, 2011, 3:05 PM CST
Take: (217) DALLAS
Analysis: Establishing the run may be a formidable task for San Francisco this week, as Dallas was able to shut down the Jets' usually strong ground game last Sunday. The Cowboys gave up a mere 45 rushing yards on 16 attempts for the night, with second-year linebacker Sean Lee leading the charge with an exceptional 11 tackle game. Lee also came up with a key second-half interception of New York quarterback Mark Sanchez that led to a Cowboys' touchdown, while sack specialist DeMarcus Ware once again ignited the team's pass rush by taking Sanchez to the turf two times. Dallas generated four sacks overall in the loss, but a depleted secondary was still torched for 315 net passing yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Cowboys will be going into Sunday's clash short-handed in the backfield as well, with cornerbacks Terence Newman (groin) and Orlando Scandrick (ankle) almost certain to sit out and top cover man Mike Jenkins fighting through a shoulder sprain. Dallas signed journeyman Frank Walker on Tuesday to add some much-needed depth, with converted safety Alan Ball slated to start opposite Jenkins this week. This is a dangerous game for the Cowboys, especially with San Francisco at home full of confidence from both last week's win and the new attitude Harbaugh has instilled. However, San Francisco remain a major work in progress on the offensive end, and although Dallas is banged up in the secondary, the defense is certainly good enough to keep Gore under wraps and take its offense out of its comfort zone. The numbers certainly dont favor Dallas in this one, 9-15 ATS last 23 on the highway. 3-9 ATS last 12 as road chalk. Nonetheless, you can throw all the technicals out, the Cowboys simply have too many weapons to be completely held in check, and San Francisco's is not built to win a game that suddenly turns out to be something of a shootout. DALLAS 31 SAN FRANCISCO 17
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