Sun Sep 15 11:35:00 UTC 2024: ## Cowboys Host Saints in Home Opener: Can Dallas Extend Winning Streak?

**FRISCO, Texas** – The Dallas Cowboys, fresh off a dominant Week 1 victory, welcome the New Orleans Saints to AT&T Stadium for their home opener on Sunday. Both teams are looking to extend their winning starts to the 2024 season, setting the stage for a thrilling clash.

The Saints, led by Derek Carr, are coming off a record-breaking performance against the Carolina Panthers, scoring a franchise-high 47 points in Week 1. However, they’ll face a stiff test against a Cowboys defense that showcased its strength with six sacks and 24 quarterback pressures last week.

Micah Parsons, a three-time All-Pro, was a force for Dallas, racking up 11 pressures and a sack. The Saints’ offensive line could be vulnerable, as rookie left tackle Taliese Fuaga is questionable with a back injury.

Adding to the challenge for New Orleans is the fact that they’re facing the NFL’s best home team. Dallas is riding a 16-game regular season home winning streak, hoping to erase the memory of their playoff loss to the Packers at AT&T Stadium last year.

The Saints, meanwhile, are utilizing a new offensive playbook under coordinator Klint Kubiak, who brought his Shanahan-inspired scheme from the San Francisco 49ers. This new offensive approach has led to a more balanced attack, with the Saints using play-action extensively and featuring a two-back formation.

The Cowboys are well aware of the challenges presented by this Shanahan-tree offense, having fallen to Shanahan’s 49ers and Matt LaFleur’s Packers in recent playoff encounters.

While the Saints boast a potent offense, their defense is no slouch either. They allowed only a 10% third-down conversion rate in Week 1, ranking second-best in the league.

Dallas’ offense will be looking to bounce back after a less-than-stellar Week 1 performance, where the Prescott-Lamb connection wasn’t firing on all cylinders. CeeDee Lamb, who led the NFL in catches last year, is confident that the duo will be back in sync this week.

With the Cowboys defense primed to exploit any weaknesses in the Saints’ offensive line and Lattimore’s uncertain status, the stage is set for a captivating matchup.

SportsLine favors the Cowboys to win, projecting a score of 31-20. If Dallas can capitalize on their home-field advantage and shut down the Saints’ running game, they’ll be in prime position to extend their winning streak and maintain their status as the NFC East favorites.

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