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Analysis: Panthers-Cowboys Game Pits Tony Romo’s Streak Against Cam Newton’s

On paper, a matchup between a 10-0 team and a 3-7 team might seem like a good reason to spend more time with your family. Think again. The 10-0 Carolina Panthers travel to Dallas to take on a 3-7 Cowboys team that is anything but typical.

For starters, the 3-7 Cowboys are actually favored by 1.5 points to beat the Panthers on Thanksgiving. This marks the first time since 1978 that a team with seven more wins than its opponent was an underdog, excluding end-of-season games where playoff bound teams have rested starters.