The Dallas Cowboys will face off against the Atlanta Falcons at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd. This matchup is being played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
FOX will be covering the week nine matchup between the Cowboys and Falcons, with the Falcons favored at -145 on the money line. The game is being played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with the Falcons favored by -2.5 points. The over/under line is set at 52 points.
- Date: Sunday, November 3rd
- Time: 1:00 ET
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- TV: FOX
Cowboys vs Falcons
After a week 5 win over the Steelers, the Cowboys have now dropped two straight, including a 47-9 blowout loss to the Lions in week 6 and a 30-24 road loss to the 49ers in week 8. Dallas was unable to cover the spread in either game, including against San Francisco, where they were 5.5-point underdogs. The O/U line was 47.5 points, and the teams combined for 54.
Heading into week 9, the Cowboys have a 3-4 record and rank 23rd in our NFL power rankings. They have a scoring margin of -6.9 points per game and are 2-5 against the spread. Their O/U record is 5-2, with the over hitting in two straight games. Dallas has a 12.2% chance of making the playoffs and a 3.2% chance of winning the NFC East.
Heading into week 9, the Falcons sit atop the NFC South with a 5-3 record, including a 4-0 mark in division play. After a 20-point home loss to the Seahawks in week 7, Atlanta rebounded with a 31-26 road win over the Buccaneers in week 8. The Falcons were 1.5-point favorites and covered the spread, bringing their ATS record to 4-4 this season.
Our projections give the Falcons a 77.1% chance of making the playoffs and a 70.1% chance of winning the division. They rank 15th in our NFL power rankings. Atlanta has a -0.1 scoring margin this season, and their O/U record is 4-4, with their games averaging 48.6 points.
Cowboys Injury Report
- Brandin Cooks – Knee (Out)
- Jordan Phillips – Wrist (Questionable)
- DeMarcus Lawrence – Foot (Out)
- Amani Oruwariye – Back (Questionable)
- Chuma Edoga – Toe (Out)
- Micah Parsons – Ankle (Questionable)
- Rico Dowdle – Illness (Questionable)
- Earl Bostick Jr. – Leg (Out)
- Sam Williams – Knee (Out)
- DaRon Bland – Foot (Questionable)
- John Stephens Jr. – Knee (Out)
- Marshawn Kneeland – Knee (Out)
- Caelen Carson – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Nathan Thomas – Undisclosed (Out)
Falcons Injury Report
- Ruke Orhorhoro – Ankle (Questionable)
- Bralen Trice – Knee (Out)
- Troy Andersen – Knee (Questionable)
- DeMarcco Hellams – Ankle (Out)
- Rondale Moore – Knee (Out)
- Drew Dalman – Ankle (Out)
- Harrison Hand – Knee (Out)
- Micah Abernathy – Knee (Out)
- Lorenzo Carter – Concussion (Out)
- Justin Simmons – Hamstring (Questionable)
Cowboys Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 9, the Cowboys rank 22nd in our offensive power rankings, averaging 21.4 points per game. They lead the NFL in passing attempts per game (39.4), resulting in 256 passing yards per game, which ranks 3rd in the league. Dallas is 10th in 3rd-down conversions with a 40% success rate and 4th in red zone conversion percentage at 73.7%.
In week 8, Dak Prescott threw for 243 yards and 2 touchdowns, but also had 2 interceptions against the 49ers. CeeDee Lamb had a big game, catching 13 passes for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dallas scored 14 points in the 4th quarter but fell short in a 30-24 loss.
Falcons Offense Breakdown
Heading into week 9, the Falcons rank 10th in our offensive power rankings. They are 12th in the NFL in scoring, averaging 24.2 points per game, and 7th in yards per game with 371.6. Atlanta is 9th in passing attempts and 6th in passing yards per game, averaging 250.9. On the ground, they rank 18th in rushing attempts and 15th in rushing yards per game, with 120.8.
In week 8, Kirk Cousins threw for 276 yards and 4 touchdowns, completing 23 of 29 passes without an interception. Kyle Pitts led the team with 91 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Bijan Robinson had 63 rushing yards on 13 carries. The Falcons scored 31 points against the Buccaneers, with 24 coming in the first half.
Cowboys Team Defense
In their 30-24 loss to the 49ers, the Cowboys’ defense allowed 223 rushing yards on 36 attempts, including a 69-yard touchdown run by Elijah Mitchell. Despite this, the defense did manage to sack the quarterback twice. The 49ers’ success on the ground was a key factor in their win, as they averaged 6.2 yards per attempt.
Against the pass, Dallas allowed just 18 completions but gave up 246 yards, with a significant 9.5 yards per attempt. The Cowboys also struggled to get off the field, allowing the 49ers to convert on 50% of their third down attempts.
Falcons Team Defense
Despite giving up 330 yards through the air to the Buccaneers, the Falcons’ defense came up with two interceptions in their 31-26 win over Tampa Bay. The Bucs completed 37 passes and converted on 64.3% of their third down attempts. Atlanta didn’t record any sacks in the game and allowed three passing touchdowns.
Atlanta’s defense struggled to stop the run, as Tampa Bay rushed for 102 yards on just 22 attempts. The Falcons also allowed a high 74% completion percentage to the Bucs in the passing game.
Cowboys vs Falcons Trends
- Across their last five road contests, Dallas has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 27 points per game.
- Through their last ten home games, Atlanta has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 20 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-8.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.
Cowboys vs Falcons Prediction
Our predicted score for this week nine matchup between the Cowboys and Falcons is 33-26 in favor of Dallas. With the point spread sitting at -2.5 in favor of the Cowboys, we like them to not only win but also cover the spread as road underdogs.
For this game, we also have a pick on the over/under line, which is currently at 52 points. Our recommendation is to take the over, with a projected combined score of 59 points.
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Last updated:October 30, 2024 Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys