Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals: Spread Info, Line and Predictions

The first-place Dallas Cowboys look to put a stranglehold on the NFC East with a visit to their former division rivals, the Arizona Cardinals. With the Giants facing an uphill battle against unbeaten Green Bay, 7-4 Dallas has a golden opportunity to open up a two-game lead in the division.

Where: University of Phoenix Stadium

When: Sunday, 4:15 p.m. ET

Watch: Fox

Spread

Dallas -4.5, according to footballlocks.com. Even on the road, the Cowboys should have little trouble covering such a small spread.

Over/Under

46.5, according to footballlocks.com. Kevin Kolb may be back in the starting lineup, but Arizona’s offense is still awfully inconsistent. Under 46.5 is the right pick here.

Key Injuries

Dallas WR Miles Austin (hamstring), out

Dallas OG Kyle Kosier (foot), questionable

Arizona QB Kevin Kolb (toe), probable

Arizona OLB Joey Porter (knee), doubtful

Fantasy Big Plays

Dallas TE Jason Witten, as usual, is a good bet to rack up catches and yards, especially with Austin out again.

Arizona RB Beanie Wells, who’s been up-and-down with a lingering knee injury, is better off on the fantasy bench this week against a solid Cowboy run defense.

Keys to Dallas Win

Tony Romo, who’s been picked off nine times in 11 games, needs to make sure to hold onto the ball and give his offensive playmakers a chance to do their thing. On defense, Dallas must be aggressive and force Kolb to make plays under pressure in his first game back.

Keys to Arizona Win

Larry Fitzgerald has the potential for a monster game against the Dallas secondary, provided that Kolb has enough time to get him the ball. Wells can help that cause by making Dallas respect the Arizona ground attack (not to mention keeping the ball out of Romo’s hands in the process).

Prediction

Kolb, who will be even less mobile than usual with his still-recovering toe, will be too easy of a target for the Dallas blitz. Look for a couple of turnovers to give the Cowboys an early lead they won’t relinquish.