This is a 1* FREE PLAY on the Cowboys.

The Bucs were one of the favored teams to win it all last year, and they are again this season. It's difficult to repeat as Super Bowl champion, as so many little things have to align for a run to the title.

Dallas' hopes of a title run got derailed early when QB Dak Prescott got knocked out with injury. When Prescott got injured, the rest of the team basically just gave up it seemed. Especially on the defensive end.

But with Ezekiel Elliott returning, along with Amari Cooper, the Dallas offense will once again be difficult for most to contend with from week to week.

And the defense should be a lot better as well with the hiring of Dan Quinn as coordinator.

The Bucs were second in their division. With Drew Brees now retired, the Bucs are the clear favorite this season.

Tampa was great on both sides of the ball. Most of the Bucs starters return from last season, so there shouldn't be too many big drop offs in any category.

But I think Dallas has the offense to hang with Brady and company late. No outright here, but closer than expected.

I'm grabbing the points.

Good luck, NP