Monday night's shootout between the Eagles and the Cowboys was arguably one of the most entertaining football games of the last five years. There were huge plays, several lead changes, tremendous individual performances and even brilliant coaching displays, with Jason Garrett anticipating Philly's half-time adjustments to T.O. and designing a second-half offensive scheme that didn't rely on his best player. That's some high –level counter-espionage right there.But as impressive as the Cowboys offense looked in the Monday night shoot out, the defense was clearly exposed. Pacman "Adam" Jones looked rusty after a year of straight chillin', and, though you might think of Roy Williams' absence as a positive, backup safeties are generally the most unskilled labor within the NFL's economic structure. If rookie DeSean Jackson can have a monster day against this Cowboys defense, what do you think the Green Bay WR corps, which is one of the best in the lig, is going to be able to do? The Packers, 3-point dogs at home, are going to put on a fireworks display that will humiliate the people of Beijing and most likely lead to the execution of whoever designed the opening ceremony for the Olympics. Stick your head in a giant piece of foam cheese and lock up the Pack for an entertaining victory at home.
The pick: Green Bay (+3) vs. Dallas.
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