Cowboys vs. Saints: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

Some matchups are more compelling than others, and we've got a real treat coming up this weekend when the Dallas Cowboys take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday Night Football.

At the midway point of the season, both teams have positioned themselves nicely for a postseason berth. 

Dallas beat Minnesota last weekend thanks to a brilliant bit of fourth-quarter quarterbacking by Tony Romo, who led the Cowboys on a 90-yard touchdown drive to win the game 27-24. The victory moved the Cowboys to 5-4 on the season—one game ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East.

The Saints are coming off a bitter loss to the New York Jets last weekend. At 6-2, this team is still one of the best in the NFC, but with Carolina nipping at its heels at 5-3, New Orleans needs to keep winning to stay atop the NFC South. 

Here's a look at when and where you can catch the action, along with injury reports for both teams.

When: Sunday, Nov. 10, at 8:30 p.m. ET

Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans

Watch: NBC

Live Streaming: NFL Sunday Ticket

Betting Info (via Covers.com)

• Over/Under: 54 pts.
• Spread: New Orleans (-7)

Cowboys Injury Report (via DallasCowboys.com)

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	WED.	THU.	FRI.	GAME STATUS
Austin, Miles	WR	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
Bryant, Dez	WR	Back	DNP	LP	LP	Probable
Church, Barry	S	Hamstring	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Claiborne, Morris	CB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Harris, Dwayne	WR	Hip	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Hatcher, Jason	DT	Neck	DNP	DNP	LP	Questionable
Hayden, Nick	DT	Ribs	LP	DNP	LP	Probable
Holloman, DeVonte	LB	Neck	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
McCray, Danny	S	Hip/Toe	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Murray, DeMarco	RB	Knee	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Selvie, George	DE	Shoulder	LP	LP	LP	Probable
Ware, DeMarcus	DE	Thigh	LP	LP	LP	Probable
Wilcox, J.J.	S	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out

Saints Injury Report (via NewOrleansSaints.com)

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	WED.	THU.	FRI.	GAME STATUS
Colston, Marques	WR	Knee	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Evans, Jahri	G	Hip	DNP	LP	LP	Questionable
Graham, Jimmy	TE	Elbow/Foot	DNP	LP	LP	Questionable
Harper, Roman	S	Knee	FP	FP	FP	Questionable
Hawthorne, David	ILB	Toe	DNP	DNP	DNP	Questionable
Hill, Josh	TE	Foot	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Jenkins, Malcolm	S	Knee	DNP	DNP	LP	Questionable
Johnson, Tom	DE	Hip	FP	FP	FP	Questionable
Jordan, Cameron	DE	Ankle	DNP	DNP	LP	Questionable
Lofton, Curtis	ILB	Hamstring	FP	FP	DNP	Questionable
Sproles, Darren	RB	Concussion	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Vaccaro, Kenny	S	Chest	LP	FP	FP	Probable
Walker, Tyrunn	DE	Knee	FP	FP	FP	Questionable

Will Dallas Be Able to Shut Down Drew Brees?

It's incredible how little national attention is given to the greatness of Drew Brees. 

Peyton Manning has been making all the headlines this year, but Brees has quietly put together statistics that come close to what we're seeing in Denver. He's averaging 334 yards per game and has thrown 21 touchdowns in eight games.

Jimmy Graham is banged up right now, but that hasn't stopped him from racking up four touchdowns in his last two games.

Darren Sproles was forced from the game last weekend with an ankle injury and potential concussion, which had much to do with the team's inability to move the ball in the fourth quarter, but he was a full participant in practice after being medically cleared, as noted by ESPN.com's Mike Triplett:

Dallas features the NFL's second-worst pass defense, allowing 305.2 yards per game, and the Cowboys have allowed 16 passing touchdowns this season.

Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr are both excellent cornerbacks. However, they're playing in a scheme that doesn't suit their strengths, and, making matters worse, the team's safeties are horrible.

This secondary will have a heck of a time shutting down the potent Saints offense.

Prediction

Tony Romo has had a couple of monster outings this season, but he's also had a couple of stinkers. This upcoming game in New Orleans could turn out to be one of the latter. 

The Saints surprisingly feature one of the NFL's top pass defenses, allowing just 211.9 passing yards per game. Even more impressively, this team has only allowed eight passing touchdowns all year. 

Given Dallas' nonexistent running game (75.7 yards per game, No. 27 in the league), the Cowboys could be in real trouble trying to keep up with the Saints. 

Both teams can score points in bunches, but the home team has a big edge on the defensive side of the ball in this contest. 

Final Score

Saints win 35-27.

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