The Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens wouldn’t mind hitting reset on their seasons, and one of them can take at least a step in that direction in what looks like a toss-up game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
The Cowboys’ 15-game home regular-season winning streak ended emphatically when Dallas got whipped by the New Orleans Saints, a loss that looked similar to the last time the Cowboys were in AT&T Stadium in the playoffs against Green Bay. Their defense was as terrible as could be and now they can try to fix that against Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The Ravens, meanwhile, lost in the final second for the second week in a row, this time on a late field goal to a Raiders team that isn’t supposed to be particularly distinguished.
That leaves both teams desperate for a victory, and the Ravens are a one-point road favorite. Kickoff for the FOX game of the week will be at 2:25 p.m. Mountain time.
How Cowboys vs Ravens match up
Cowboys pass offense vs. Ravens pass defense
Cowboys 9th (239.0 yards per game) vs. Ravens 32nd (283.5)
Cowboys rush offense vs. Ravens rush defense
Cowboys 25th (85.0) vs. Ravens 1st (49.5)
Cowboys rush defense vs. Ravens rush offense
Cowboys 20th (141.5) vs. Ravens 7th (168.0)
Cowboys pass defense vs. Ravens pass offense
Cowboys 16th (207.0) vs. Ravens 6th (260.0)
Dallas Cowboys players to watch
Micah Parsons, linebacker
A week after he virtually disappeared against New Orleans, Parsons has to figure out something this week. He’ll play a role in trying to slow Lamar Jackson.
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DeMarcus Lawrence, defensive end
He’s another defensive player who needs to step up this week after a slow game against New Orleans, who largely neutralized his rush.
Ezekiel Elliot, tailback
The Cowboys expected some drop off in the run game this year as they transition into a new era, but they need more than 3.5 yards per carry and 28 yards per game from whoever is back there.
Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson, quarterback
The perennial MVP candidate leads the Ravens in rushing and passing, but he hasn’t led them to a win yet.
Derrick Henry, running back
The Ravens’ big offseason pickup is coming off an 84-yard game against the Raiders and has to be excited to face a Dallas defense that couldn’t stop the run last week.
Dallas Cowboys injury report
TE Jack Ferguson is questionable with a knee injury. He didn’t play last week but is healthier this week. Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips has been moved to the injured reserve.
Baltimore Ravens injury report
Cornerback Nate Wiggins and linebacker Adissa Isaac are questionable.
Odds and prediction for Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens
The line: Ravens 24, Cowboys 23
Baltimore is a 1-point favorite. An over-under of 47.5 implies a score of Baltimore winning 24-23.
Bookies.com: Bet the Ravens on the moneyline against the Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 3 game
Bill Speros writes: “This game is being billed as the Fox National Game of the Week. It’s more like the game of the weak. It’s also Tom Brady’s third game in row calling the Cowboys. By the 4th quarter, Brady himself may be ready to suit up. This game opened at Baltimore +1, it’s since flipped to Dallas +1 after the whipping delivered at Jerry World on Sunday.”
The Ravens are -113 on the money line.
Sports Betting Dime: Cowboys 31.2, Ravens 13.9
Sports Betting Dime’s formula predicts the Cowboys will beat the Ravens.
ESPN: Ravens have a 52.3% chance to beat Cowboys on Sunday
ESPN.com gives the Ravens a 52.3% shot at winning the NFL Week 2 game.