Week 5 of the NFL season is in full swing and we have already seen some great games. But fans are in for a treat tonight as the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers square off on Sunday Night Football.
Dallas enters this game with a record of 2-2 on the season, coming off a big division win last week over the New York Giants. Pittsburgh enters this game with a record of 3-1, coming off a loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
These are two of the more historic teams in the NFL, giving this game some extra juice. Both sides will be looking to make a statement but only one can come out on top.
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So who wins? The staff at Newsweek Sports has you covered and provided some expert predictions on how the game will go.
Matt Levine: The Steelers come in after a bad game last week against the Colts. Playing at home, they will want to send a message that they are truly one of the better teams in the AFC. Dallas has been dealing with some crucial injuries, especially on the defensive side of the ball and it could really hurt them. While the Cowboys’ offense may be better than Pittsburgh’s, the defense will win the day for the Steelers at home.
Prediction: Steelers 24, Cowboys 20
John Robinson: The Cowboys’ defense has looked like one of the most vulnerable units in the NFL this season. With Justin Fields playing the best football of his career, the Steelers’ rushing attack will overwhelm the Cowboys’ defense en route to a win.
Prediction: Steelers 30, Cowboys 21
Valentina Martinez: The Steelers are going to continue their losing streak on Sunday Night Football. Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb will both have stellar performances to get the Cowboys above .500.
Prediction: Cowboys 27, Steelers 24
Eva Geitheim: The Cowboys win because quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb will have a big game. They will pull out a close one on the road.
Prediction: Cowboys 24, Steelers 20
Ricardo Sandoval: The Steelers suffered their first loss of the season last week, but did so in a strong comeback attempt. The Steelers have been one of the surprise teams in the NFL, and now in come the Cowboys to spoil their hot start. While the Cowboys will look to do that, they will be without two of their star defenders. It will be a tough hill to climb which is why the Steelers will come out on top.
Prediction: Steelers 23, Cowboys 17
Jeremy Hanna: The Cowboys’ offense has been struggling a bit recently, and it’s going to struggle even more against one of the best defenses in the league. With Justin Fields gaining momentum, this is going to be even more of a landslide.
Prediction: Steelers 28, Cowboys 14
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