The Cowboys actually clinched the NFC East before they exploded for 56 points against Washington on Sunday night. So if that is any indication of how they plan to play, the rest of the NFL needs to watch out. This week it’s a matchup against an old division rival and one that is desperate for a win after four straight losses. Can the Cardinals slow Dallas and get a much-needed win? Or will the Cowboys’ offense keep the good times rolling? Let’s take a look at some intriguing NFL props from the Dallas side.
All odds via BetPrep as of 10 a.m. ET on Dec. 28.
Dak Prescott Vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Prop: Dak Prescott Passing Yards
The Odds: Over 278.5 yards (-114)/Under 278.5 yards (-116)
The final numbers for Dak Prescott’s performance against Washington don’t do him justice. He finished 28-of-39 for 330 yards and four touchdowns. But at one point, he was 19-of-20, and all four of those touchdowns came in the first half.
Dak Prescott's touchdown passes tonight have gone to:
RB Ezekiel Elliott
TE Dalton Schultz
OT Terence Steele
WR Amari CooperPrescott is the first QB in NFL history with a touchdown pass to a RB, WR, TE, and OL in the same game. pic.twitter.com/ymPyE484nH
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 27, 2021
If this Cowboys’ offense shows up against the Cardinals or against anyone through the postseason, they aren’t losing.
While it’s highly unlikely that Dallas will put up a 50-burger on the Cardinals, there’s no reason to think that Dak can’t have another big day. Arizona is scuffling, this game is likely to generate lots of offense, and the OVER for Dak looks like a solid bet.
Dalton Schultz Vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Prop: Dalton Schultz Receiving Yards
The Odds: Over 44.5 yards (-119)/Under 44.5 yards (-120)
He doesn’t get talked about like Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Mark Andrews, or Darren Waller, but Dalton Schultz is becoming one of the most reliable tight ends in the NFL. And more importantly, for our purposes, Dak Prescott trusts him.
Against Washington he Schultz was targeted nine times, and he made eight catches for 83 yards. The week before that, he caught all eight of his targets for 67 yards.
Schultz is a very good tight end, and the Cardinals haven’t faced many this season. The best tight end they played was Goerge Kittle, and he went over 100 yards. For Shultz, all we need is 45.
With the frequency in which Dak looks his way, this OVER is a solid bet.
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Ezekiel Elliott Vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Prop: Ezekiel Elliott Rushing Yards
The Odds: Over 58.5 yards (-112)/Under 58.5 yards (-118)
Ezekiel Elliott remains one of the stars for the Cowboys, but there is simply no way you should bet on him to get to 59 yards rushing. The last time he rushed for at least that many was all the way back in October when he rushed for 69 yards against the Patriots.
Even in the huge blowout last week, he had just 37 of the Cowboys’ 108 yards on the ground, and it was the first time he went over 4.0 yards per carry in seven games.
Simply put, Zeke isn’t himself, and against Arizona, he goes UNDER once again.