In a jaw-dropping start to Week 1, the New Orleans Saints thundered over Carolina with a resounding **47-10** victory! Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys kept pace, overpowering Cleveland with a solid **33-17** win.
New Orleans Saints Dominate Carolina
With fire in their bellies, the Saints’ offense danced through Carolina’s defenses, chalking up **379 total yards** and averaging a stunning **6.1 yards per play**. They clinched **22 first downs** and converted an impressive **53.8%** of their third downs (7-of-13). It was an absolute masterclass!
Dallas Cowboys Take Down Cleveland
Not to be outdone, Dallas showed their mettle, accumulating just **35 more yards** than Cleveland but making those plays count with efficiency. Matching Cleveland in first downs (15) and penalties (11), they nevertheless secured a commanding **16-point win**. Ezekiel Elliott made his much-anticipated return, bagging **49 yards** on **12 carries** and scoring one touchdown. The dynamic CeeDee Lamb caught **five of 10 targets** for **61 yards**. Looks like the Cowboys’ offense is set to ride the familiar trio of Lamb, Elliott, and Dak Prescott, rekindling memories of past seasons.
Expert Game Analysis and How to Watch
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM EST
Venue: AT&T Bank Stadium
City: Dallas, TX
TV/Streaming: FOX
If you’re wondering about other matchups on the NFL docket this week, NBC Sports has you covered with full details on timings, venues, and streaming options!
Game Odds for Cowboys vs. Saints – Week 2
| Bet Type | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Dallas (-270), New Orleans (+220) |
| Spread | Dallas -6.5 |
| Total | 46 |
The total shifted from 44.5 to 47.0, crossing the critical 45 and 46.5 marks. Should it hit 47.5, expect some sharp bettors to pull the total back down.
Best Bets: Saints vs. Cowboys Showdown
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) bets on the Saints to curb Ezekiel Elliott.
“Ezekiel Elliott’s Under rushing yards seems like a solid pick in the Saints at Cowboys matchup. Despite notching five rushing yards in the second half against Cleveland in a favorable game script, he exceeded his prop total thanks to a 35-yard first half. New Orleans’ robust rushing defense, which limited Miles Sanders (22 yards) and Chuba Hubbard (14 yards) to a mere 36 yards combined, will be brimming with confidence after routing Carolina.”
Key Team Stats and Betting Trends
- Both New Orleans and Dallas are 1-0 against the Over this season.
- Both New Orleans and Dallas are 1-0 on the spread this season.
Quarterback Matchup
New Orleans Saints
Derek Carr: Carr’s 2023 performance was nothing short of breathtaking—amassing **3,878 yards** and **25 touchdowns** against **eight interceptions** over a full 17-game season. In Week 1, he went 19-of-24 **(82.6%)** for **200 yards** and three touchdowns without a single pick. Just wow!
Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott: Prescott boasted a career-high completion rate **(69.6%)** in 2023 with **36 touchdowns** to nine interceptions from **590 attempts**. Though his Week 1 numbers—**179 passing yards** and **one touchdown** on 19-of-32 **(59.4%)**—were solid, there’s always room for improvement.
Saints and Cowboys Player News & Injuries
- Dallas TE Jake Ferguson is nursing a knee injury and is questionable for the game. He managed three receptions for 15 yards against Cleveland.
- For New Orleans, defensive stalwarts Marshon Lattimore (hip) and Tyrann Mathieu (heel) are also listed as questionable for Week 2.
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