These two teams are a lot alike despite the Saints winning five more games than the Cowboys.  The Cowboys would be smart to come out running the ball with Marion Barber, Felix Jones and Tashard Choice against a Saints’ D that is allowing 112.0 yards rushing per game and 4.4 yards per carry.  That will help them control the clock and keep the Saints’ offense off the field.  The Cowboys must keep the Saints’ D (27 sacks) away from Tony Romo so that he has time to throw the ball.  If he does he should be effective against a Saints’ D that is allowing 235.6 yards passing per game.  But, Romo will have to be careful as the Saints have 24 interceptions this season.

The Cowboys have their fingers crossed hoping that DeMarcus Ware can play tomorrow night against the Saints.  If he can’t go the Cowboys will have a hard time getting much of a pass rush on Drew Brees and that could be big trouble.  The Saints prefer to throw the ball down the field but they can also keep the passing game short and quick to the TEs and Reggie Bush.  That makes them very hard to defend.  The Cowboys could also have some problems stopping the Saints’ running game as Pierre Thomas, Mike Bell and Reggie Bush are all running the ball well.

PREDICTION:  SAINTS 33, COWBOYS 30