PATRIOTS AT COWBOYS

Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. Streaks, stats and notes:

Patriots have won past four in series after Cowboys won first seven from 1971-96. … Patriots making first visit to Cowboys’$1.2 billion stadium that opened in 2009. New England’s last visit to Dallas was 2007. … Patriots are averaging 37.8 point per game during six-game winning streak that includes playoffs last season. … Patriots are NFL-best 45-16 in October since 2000 and 15-11 after bye. … Tom Brady is second QB in NFL history to throw for at least 1,100 yards and nine touchdowns without interception in first three games (Peyton Manning). … Dallas QB Brandon Weeden makes third start for Tony Romo (broken left collarbone). He is 45 of 59 for 551 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. … DE Greg Hardy makes Dallas debut after four-game suspension for role in domestic violence case. It’s his first game since 2014 opener with Carolina.