NFL Picks and Predictions – Week 12

Oct 19, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) rolls out of the pocket in the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Dallas beat New York 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Cowboys at Giants

The Cowboys are coming off of a bye week and should be well rested for this NFC East battle on the road with the New York Giants.  The Giants have lost five straight and quarterback Eli Manning threw five interceptions in their Giants 16-10 loss at home last week to the 49ers.

I think Manning will play better this week and the Giants will up for a game against the rival Cowboys.  However, with the extra week, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has had more time to  heal from his back injury and should be more effective.  And running back DeMarco Murray’s running will be the difference in a Cowboys victory.

Winner:  Cowboys

Score prediction:       27-23  Cowboys   

Points spread:      Cowboys -4

Over/under:  48.5 – Over

8:30 pm – NBC