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Skip Bayless is famous for his passionate devotion to the Dallas Cowboys, but even he cannot wrap his head around the latest betting lines for Monday Night Football.
Speaking on a show with sports commentator Stephen A. Smith, Bayless expressed complete shock after oddsmakers installed Dallas as 4.5-point road favorites against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite his usual relentless optimism for his favorite franchise, Bayless candidly admitted that he has lost all faith in his squad right now.
“We’re like baying at the moon, you know, we don’t have an offense or a defense,” Bayless said. “I don’t know, Stephen A. They’re four and a half point favorites going to Philadelphia… and I don’t know how they’re favorites because the truth is, my gut feeling is Philly will just figure out how to win that game even without Jalen Hurts.”
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The concern from Bayless stems from a frustrating start in Big D. The Cowboys enter this high-stakes divisional matchup sitting at a 2-4 record while struggling across all phases. Quarterback Dak Prescott has struggled to carry the offense despite averaging over 270 passing yards per game, throwing 10 touchdowns against five interceptions. Meanwhile, the Dallas defense ranks near the bottom of the NFL in stopping crucial third-down conversions.
Conversely, Philadelphia has repeatedly found ways to secure hard-fought victories at home. Even when star quarterback Jalen Hurts sits out with an injury, head coach Nick Sirianni relies on a heavy rushing game and timely defensive takeaways to control game tempo.
For a sports media personality who typically defends Dallas through thick and thin, Bayless sounding this defeated says everything about the team’s current state. Oddsmakers in Las Vegas might see a golden opportunity for Dallas to capitalize against a banged-up rival, but Bayless remains convinced that Philadelphia will prevail. If Prescott fails to deliver on the road on Monday night, the hot seat in Texas will get scorching hot for everyone involved.
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