Dallas at New York

Who could have predicted at the beginning of this season that we would see a two-touchdown spread in this game. Overreaction maybe? Just when the owner said that firing a coach in mid season didn't make sense, he couldn't take it anymore. After watching his beloved Cowboys get humiliated 45-7 in front of a Sunday Night National TV audience, Jerry Jones finally and mercifully brough an end to the Wade Phillips era. Thank goodness. Phillips definitely lost the team and I would not be surprised at all if the Cowboys respond with all the talent they have and make the Giants sweat more than expected here. The Giants are the hottest team in the league right now and, looking at Dallas at 1-7, they may not take them seriously enough. These are professional football players with pride. There is no more lame coach to blame poor play on. After losing 17-35 and 7-45, I expect Dallas to show up here against a hated rival. The Cowboys have responded after dismal performances, going 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games after allowing 35+ points last game. The Giants have been no-shows facing a team with a losing road record at 0-5 ATS in their last five tries. Under Tom Coughlin, this team is 4-14 ATS at home after allowing 14 or fewer points last game. Dallas brings it here against a New York team that could be drinking a bit too much koolaid. I like Dallas plus the points.