Certainly the old adage about defense wins has been proven false, but we will happily bet the better defense covers as double-digit underdog. Minnesota has the better run defense by .6 yards per rushing attempt and by .9 passing yards per catch.

Yes Minnesota has some injuries in the secondary and DeMarcus Ware may come back for Dallas, but he has played in six games this year and the Pokes defense was still terrible.

It is not a good thing when a big favorite is spending all week telling you that their most explosive player Dez Bryant is not a distraction. Well it is a good thing for the underdog.

The Cowboys are the ultimate box of chocolate, you never know what you are going to get. Such a large point spread makes taking such teams a big percentage play.