NFL: Hobbled Cowboys home underdogs against Falcons

Dallas Cowboys will try to stay undefeated this weekend when they play host to the Atlanta Falcons as 1.5-point underdogs in NFL betting at Coral.

The Cowboys return home after shocking the heavily-favoured Philadelphia Eagles, picking up a 20-10 win in Week 2 while pegged as 6.5-point outsiders.

However, the win came at a significant cost, with quarterback Tony Romo leaving the game with a broken collarbone that will sideline him indefinitely.

Romo is joined in the Cowboys infirmary by his favourite target, receiver Dez Bryant, who is hobbled with a foot injury that will keep him out of action for at least eight weeks.

The loss of their two most important offensive weapons is further complicated by the uncertain status of tight end Jason Witten, who is also struggling through a painful ankle injury.

Fortunately, the Dallas defense has been getting the job done, holding opponents to just 257.5 total yards per game in their first two outings. However, they face a much bigger offensive threat in the Falcons, who travel to Big D undefeated SU and ATS after also recording wins over the Eagles and Giants.

With the combo of pivot Matt Ryan and receiver Julio Jones clicking for 276 total passing yards and two TDs in their first two outings, the Cowboys’ secondary will be kept busy all afternoon.

Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts continue the search for their first win of the season when they travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans as slim 3-point favourites.

The Colts have been a major disappointment so far, tallying just 27 total points in losses to the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets, both as betting favourites.