Here are three matchups to follow when the Cowboys host the New Orleans Saints Thursday night.
Cowboys' pass defense vs. Drew Brees
It's another homecoming of sorts for Drew Brees, the NFL's front-runner for MVP. The Austin native has faced the Cowboys eight times in his career, winning five of those matchups. In the last six games, Brees has thrown 13 touchdowns and no interceptions.
In his eight previous games against Dallas, Brees has thrown 20 touchdowns to only five interceptions while averaging 347.5 passing yards per game and posting a 107.7 passer rating.
"I can't say that it's no big deal," Brees said of playing the Cowboys.