5* Best Bet
(NFL) Dallas vs. Chicago, 12/09/2013 3:40 PM, Score: 28 - 45
Point Spread: 1.00 | -113.00 Dallas (Away)
Result: Loss
back the heart of that unit in Sean Lee tonight. He will provide a spark and leadership to a unit that needs it. They are dead last in yards allowed and total passing yards allowed. The Bears have a pretty explosive offense. No doubt about with Forte running, and WRs Marshall and Jeffrey. But their defense is not a vintage unit. They are 28th overall in total yards allowed and one of the worse rushing Ds in the league. Maybe that helps Dallas are their anemic rush game. Getting anything from the RBs will make life easier for Romo. He has plenty of weapons to get in shoot-out if need be. I can't overlook the fact that Dallas is well rested coming into tonight, while the Bears are off an OT loss to division foe, Minnesota. Last time these guys met, Romo tossed 5 INTs, 2 for TDs. You think he will be looking to redeem himself vs a defense minus Briggs and Tillman? For me, the key is RB Murray for Dallas. When healthy, the guy is a difference maker for the offense. Against this defense, I think he eases the burden on Romo. Both teams in 'must-win' mode. They now they both need to win the division to be in the playoffs. I can't give an edge to either defense. But I think Romo has something to prove off last years loss, and I will take him over McCowen every time. 5* Best Bet DALLAS COWBOYS