One of the most important battles in NFL Week 1 takes place when NFC heavyweights Dallas and Carolina collide. The Cowboys went through big changes in their receiving corps while Carolina’s defense has gone through a change.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot hopes to rebound from a season where he sat out six games and the Cowboys missed the playoffs. If you want to know if Dak Prescott and Zeke can take down Carolina Panthers‘ defense check out NFL odds and our analysis.
Carolina’s success starts with Cam Newton. Newton can throw from the pocket. He can get up field through the middle of the defense. Or, he can outrun defensive ends to the edge. Christian McCaffrey caught 80 passes last season.
Carolina’s defense replaced defensive lineman Star Lotulelei with Dontari Poe. There shouldn’t be any drop-off along the Panthers’ defensive line. Middle linebacker Luke Kuechley remains one of the best defensive players in the NFL.
Cowboys vs Panthers NFL Week 1 Lines and Preview
When: Sunday, Sep. 1 at 4:25 pm ET Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC TV: FOX ATS Odds: Carolina -3 (-110) Over/Under Total Odds: 44 (-110)Why Dallas is a good bet at +3?
Heading into training camp, the biggest question about the Cowboys was whether they could replace wide receiver Dez Bryant and tight-end Jason Witten. Dallas released Bryant. Witten retired after becoming the best tight-end to ever play in a Cowboys’ uniform. Rookie Michael Gallup caught 1 of 3 targets in Dallas’ Week 1 NFL Preseason game. The catch went for a 30-yard touchdown. In Dallas’ Preseason Week 2 game, TE Geoff Swaim caught 2 of 2 targets for 16 yards. The answer appears to be, yes, the Cowboys can replace production from Bryant and Witten. Dallas DE DeMarcus Lawrence is good enough to contain Carolina quarterback Cam Newton and running back Christian McCaffrey. LB Leighton Vander Esch and Sean Lee will be there to stop plays that get past the line of scrimmage.Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 22.12
- Total Yards:
- Pass Yards: 196.38
- Rush Yards: 135.62
- Average Score Against: 20.75
- Total Yards:
- Pass Yards: 214.06
- Rush Yards: 104
Why Carolina is a good bet at -3?
Carolina’s success starts with Cam Newton. Newton can throw from the pocket. He can get up field through the middle of the defense. Or, he can outrun defensive ends to the edge. Christian McCaffrey caught 80 passes last season.
Carolina’s defense replaced defensive lineman Star Lotulelei with Dontari Poe. There shouldn’t be any drop-off along the Panthers’ defensive line. Middle linebacker Luke Kuechley remains one of the best defensive players in the NFL.
Team Statistics
Offense:- Average Score For: 22.88
- Total Yards: 328.94
- Pass Yards: 199
- Rush Yards: 129.94
- Average Score Against: 21.06
- Total Yards: 322.58
- Pass Yards: 237.29
- Rush Yards: 85.29
