The Dallas Cowboys are set to take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season.
In his first game as defensive coordinator, Mike Zimmer led a strong defensive performance against the Cleveland Browns, limiting their score to just 17 points. The defense was relentless, sacking quarterback Deshaun Watson six times, with DeMarvion Overshown, DeMarcus Lawrence, Eric Kendricks, and Micah Parsons contributing significantly. Trevon Diggs and Kendricks also intercepted Watson during the game.
The Saints enter the matchup featuring quarterback Derek Carr, who is supported by a formidable defense. They dominated the Carolina Panthers with a decisive 47-10 victory, where Carr threw three touchdown passes. Cornerback Alontae Taylor played a crucial role in the defense, securing three sacks.
Just hours before the game against the Browns, quarterback Dak Prescott signed a significant four-year contract extension with the Cowboys, valued at $240 million, with $231 million guaranteed. Prescott’s top receiver, Ceedee Lamb, also finalized a four-year, $136 million deal in the offseason. In Week 1, Prescott threw for 179 yards and one touchdown, including a 61-yard connection with Lamb.
Here are the details for Sunday’s game:
TV Channel: Fox
Streaming: Fubo (offering a free trial)
Game Date and Time: September 15, at 12 p.m. CT
Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
The Cowboys vs. Saints matchup is part of the early slate of noon games, with Kevin Burkhart and Tom Brady providing commentary.
Current betting odds as of September 15 are as follows:
Spread: -6 in favor of the Cowboys
Over/Under: 47
Moneyline: -275 for the Cowboys, +225 for the Saints
Dallas Cowboys schedule for 2024:
– Sept. 1: Dallas 33, Cleveland 17
– Sept. 15: vs. New Orleans
– Sept. 22: vs. Baltimore
– Sept. 26: at New York Giants
– Oct. 6: at Pittsburgh
– Oct. 13: vs. Detroit
– Oct. 20: Bye
– Oct. 27: at San Francisco
– Nov. 3: at Atlanta
– Nov. 10: vs. Philadelphia
– Nov. 18: vs. Houston
– Nov. 24: at Washington
– Nov. 28: vs. New York Giants
– Dec. 9: vs. Cincinnati
– Dec. 15: at Carolina
– Dec. 22: vs. Tampa Bay
– Dec. 29: at Philadelphia
– Jan. 5: vs. Washington
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