GOR, Cowboys/Browns Pick, W1

GOR/Week #1 – vs. Dallas

Coaching
The coaching match-up is a wash. Neither is entering the Hall anytime soon.

Offense
Both offensive units are equally capable of putting up a 30 spot against a subpar defense. Jamaal Lewis not being 100% could hurt the Browns dearly – especially if the Cowboys are able to pin their ears backs and go after a rusty DA. Remember, the Browns’ “O” line, the team’s strongest unit in 2007, struggled in this pre-season.

Defense
The Cowboys have a solid defensive unit while the Browns come off a season that had them rank #30 overall in the NFL – advantage America’s Team.

Special Teams
Cribbs may not play – bad news for the Brownies.

Summary
It’s shaping up to be a “first team to 30” type of game with both QBs expected to make a ton of plays. It’s not a “manage the game” match-up looming.

The Cowboys' trigger-man, Tony Romo, is healthy, athletic and should have plenty of time to throw and thus have a field day against a porous Browns’ pass defense.

Derek Anderson is coming off a concussion, hasn’t played in two weeks, and much more likely to have one of those 2 TDs/3 INT performances. Look for Anthony Henry and PacMan Jones to jump some routes.

Final Score
It's very hard to rationalize the Browns winning this one unless Romo has a terrible day. That's not likely with the weapons he has around him and the defense he's facing. Thus, we like the BOYS – 34-24.