Dallas at Carolina – NFL Network, 8 p.m.
The Cowboys come off a loss to the Eagles last Sunday that put them into a tie with the Green Bay Packers for home field advantage in the NFC playoffs. However, the Cowboys own the tiebreaker so as long as the Cowboys win out, they’ll stay home. But Carolina does have something to play for and the Panthers have an outside shot at the final wild card playoff spot. Thanks to Sunday’s win over the Seattle Seahawks, the Panthers are still in the playoff hunt and quarterback Matt Moore has given the Carolina fans a reason to hope. He’ll start again tonight for the Panthers.
In the meantime, Tony Romo’s thumb wasn’t the only issue in Big D. It was WR Terrell Owens flapping his trap again, this time saying that Romo’s girlfriend, bimbo Jessica Simpson should stay away from him. But T.O. had to backtrack saying he was only joking. Yeah, right. Jessica has severely damaged Nick Lachey’s career and if Romo isn’t careful, he’ll be next. Romo’s thumb injury hampered the Cowboys’ passing attack against the Eagles on Sunday and he’ll be needed tonight. If the Cowboys can’t run against the Carolina offense, then Romo will be asked to win the game and if he’s not 100%, the Cowboys will be in trouble.
I’m not going against the Cowboys tonight, but this game will be close. Dallas, 19-16.
