Cowboys vs Steelers Injury Report: Will either team field a healthy pass rush? Parsons, Highsmith updates K.D. Drummond The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers have begun their preparations for Week 5 in earnest. Wednesday marks the first official practice as the long-time rivals careen towards the next iteration of their series. The Cowboys suffered numerous, serious injuries in their Week 4 win over the New York Giants. The Steelers have been dealing with major injuries throughout the season. It will make for interesting week of practice updates to see who will be able to make it to the game. Already ruled out for the Cowboys is DeMarcus Lawrence, who the team placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. Micah Parsons and Brandin Cooks missed practice on Wednesday, as did two of the Steelers’ top three pass rushers. TJ Watt is fine, but Alex Highsmith is like Lawrence, already ruled out. His backup, Nick Herbig, left Sunday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts with an ankle injury and didn’t participate in Wednesday’s on-field work. Here’s a full list of who didn’t participate on Wednesday. Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons, Ankle | Wednesday: Did Not Participate WR Brandin Cooks, Knee | Wednesday: DNP CB Caelen Carson, Shoulder | Wednesday: Limited Participant Safety Markquese Bell, Ankle | Wednesday: Full Participant Wednesday NIR Rest Days: Malik Hooker, Eric Kendricks Jourdan Lewis, Zack Martin Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson, Calf | Wednesday: LP RB Jaylen Warren, Knee | Wednesday: DNP LB Jeremiah Moon, Ankle | Wednesday: FP LB Nick Herbig, Ankle | Wednesday: DNP G Isaac Seumalo, Pectoral | Wednesday: FP TE MyCole Pruitt, Knee | Wednesday: DNP RB Cordarrelle Patterson, Ankle | Wednesday: DNP DL Keeanu Benton, Ankle | | Wednesday: LP Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
3 things for Cowboys to hate about the 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers
One of the traits that has always stuck out about the Steelers is their toughness, and that’s still the case with the 2024 version of the team. Coincidentally, toughness is something that’s been missing in the Cowboys for the last few years, making this an opportunity to push back on the notion the team is soft. The Steelers play with a physicality on both sides of the ball that will make life difficult on the Cowboys. On offense, the Steelers love to run the ball with their dual-threat quarterback Justin Fields and bruising running back Najee Harris. Hammering away with the run game is a staple for Mike Tomlin’s team, and even though they aren’t efficient with their rushing attack, they continue to pound the ball, tying for the NFL lead in attempts through four weeks. Pittsburgh also has a physical presence on defense, where they rank fourth in total yards allowed a game, third against the run, and ninth in pass defense. It’s tough sledding against a defense that boasts one of the best defensive lines in the league. The Cowboys will need to match the Steelers’ physicality if they want to be competitive and leave Week 5 with a win.
Cowboys starting WR out with knee infection suffered in NY medical care
Cowboys starting WR out with knee infection suffered in NY medical care K.D. Drummond The hits keep coming for the Dallas Cowboys. The short week visit to the Big Apple was not kind to the boys from the Lone Star State, as injuries have robbed Dallas of several starters for the foreseeable future. Already down their bookend edge rushers Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence for the Week 5 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the offense is now involved as well. Starting wideout Brandin Cooks will be out this week, and potentially longer, as he’s dealing with an infection. The infection was acquired after he stayed behind in New York after the win over the NFL Football Giants to receive medical treatment for his right knee, per ESPN’s Todd Archer. Cooks has struggled to make an impact so far in 2024. He’s been targeted 19 times through four games and only hauled in nine of those for receptions, for just 91 yards. Signed in the 2023 offseason, Cooks scored eight touchdowns in the first year of a two-year agreement, but hasn’t achieved the type of success he’s had at previous stops through his career. The 31-year old has six career 1,000-yard seasons in his now 11-year resume. Dallas is perilously thin in established players behind Cooks. Third-year receiver Jalen Tolbert has out-paced him statwise, but has yet to establish himself as a primary target for quarterback Dak Prescott. Kavontae Tuprin, another third-year receiver has a play style most similar to that of Cooks as a vertical threat, and may absorb Cooks snaps. Also in the mix will be second-year man Jalen Brooks and rookie Ryan Flournoy who has yet to play thus far this season. The Cowboys are also looking outside the organization to help boost the offense, reportedly bouncing around the idea of trading for Las Vegas Raiders WR Davante Adams. Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
Watch: Cowboys Dak Prescott stars in commercial for Marvel movie release
Watch: Cowboys Dak Prescott stars in commercial for Marvel movie release K.D. Drummond There are definitely benefits to being the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. Dak Prescott played poker with owner Jerry Jones, twice, and won both times. In 2021 he responded to being franchise tagged in 2020 by working out a new agreement that was short in length (four years), for top-of-the-market money and also worked in second tag (useful in future holdouts), a no-tag clause and a no-trade clause. He parlayed that leverage into a market-setting deal this past August to the tune of $60 million. Prescott has appeared in several commercials over the years, including spots for 7-11, Sleep Number mattresses and DirecTV. And now, a Sony and Marvel joint venture. Prescott appears alongside Tom Hardy in a new commercial for Venom: The Last Dance, the third iteration in the franchise under the Spiderman umbrella. Prescott walks with Hardy’s character, Eddie Brock, who shares his body with an alien symbiote, as they walk through the open plains and plot on taking over a horse. The commercial features Prescott doing his warm-up dance made famous several years ago, his signature “Here We Gooo!” pre-snap call and a reference to his recent deal. This isn’t the first team-up between Sony and a sports figure, as a couple weeks ago Hardy walked in on UFC president Dana White, demanding a chance to enter the ring. Venom: The Last Dance is released in theatres on October 25. Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
Yes, the Cowboys should call the Raiders about a trade for Davante Adams
Yes, the Cowboys should call the Raiders about a trade for Davante Adams K.D. Drummond Over the minibye, Cowboys Wire addressed the elephant in the room, how the Dallas Cowboys need to pursue help at the wide receiver position. Through four games, Brandin Cooks has not lived up to expectations, despite QB Dak Prescott currently ranking third in the NFL in passing yardage. While Jalen Tolbert has shown a sign or two, he hasn’t provided enough evidence to crown him a proper compliment to CeeDee Lamb. That’s why we looked into the potential trades for Amari Cooper and Tee Higgins out of the AFC North, and DeAndre Hopkins out of the AFC South. With full intention to consider Davante Adams within an AFC West look, the Raiders are one step ahead, advertising terms they’d accept in an offer. The Cowboys and Raiders have linked up in similar situations before, most famously when Dallas acquired Cooper in the middle of the 2018 season in exchange for a first-round pick. The difference there is Cooper was much younger, 24 at the time compared to Adams current age of 32, and was on his rookie contract. Acquiring Adams comes with a heavy price tag as he has $74 million on the books for the 2025 and 2026 season, not to mention 7/9th of his $17 million 2024 salary remaining, about $13 million. Could the Cowboys afford it? Yes. Cowboys Wire has highlighted that the cap situation for Dallas is well setup for next season, but it might not even come to that. Those balloon salaries on the books for Oakland were all about achieving a talking point for Adams and his representatives, giving him an inflated annual value that Oakland never truly considered paying. The money isn’t guaranteed, which means an acquiring team would be able to release Adams after this season and face no financial penalty, only the draft compensation they gave up. Still, a second rounder for a one-season rental doesn’t seem wise. That’s not the only option though. An acquiring team could restructure Adams deal, add void years and stretch out his 2025 payment across multiple years to soften the initial blow. There are a bunch of accounting tools in place to allow NFL teams to absorb bad contracts and not reap all of the impact right away. If the Cowboys were serious about contending in 2024, which is still a questionable assumption, then they would be considering adding someone of Adams caliber. Even with the ridiculous QB situation in Oakland last year, he checked in with 1,144 receiving yards, 103 catches and eight touchdowns. That broke his streak of at least 1,300 receiving yards in three straight seasons. Adams can still play, and putting him opposite Lamb would immediately catapult Dallas’ offense back to the top of the league. With injuries to Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence weakening an already suspect defense, the Cowboys may need to invest in their offense like never before. Trading for Adams would certainly qualify. Cooks production has decreased each week of the season, hauling in just one pass for 16 yards in the club’s Week 4 win in New York over the Giants. For the year, he has just nine receptions for 91 yards, but the bigger problem is that’s come on 19 targets. He and Prescott just aren’t in sync. Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
Get ready for Halloween with these NFL decorations including inflatables, scarecrows and more
Get ready for Halloween with these NFL decorations including inflatables, scarecrows and more Nick Wojton It’s almost spooky season … but hopefully not for your favorite NFL team. Why not celebrate anyway? The NFL has released their latest line which celebrates fall gear. It’s just in time for the heart of football season. Regardless of how your team looks, this is the best time of the year for you to show your fandom and Fanatics has you covered. From pumpkins to inflatable Frankensteins and more, this is exactly how you can show how spooky good your team is. Think about it. Every team has an identity. Like this: Vikings look scary on the field … everyone will think twice with a custom Vikes scarecrow: Shop NFL scarecrows . If something more wholesome is up your alley, that’s covered too. A couple of welcoming pumpkins for Bills Mafia? You’re in the right place. Shop NFL inflatable pumpkin helmets . Or if you’re looking for something slightly smaller, Fanatics also offers NFL themed pumpkin ceramic helmets, perfect for adorning the front stoop. Regardless of the start of the 2024 season for your NFL team, show your pride and love for the fall season… and football season, most importantly. Find your favorite NFL team’s best fall gear right here: Shop NFL Inflatable Pumpkin Helmets Shop NFL Team Scarecrows Shop NFL Inflatable Frankensteins Shop NFL Pumpkin Helmet Fleece Blankets Shop NFL Pumpkin Leaners Shop NFL Pumpkin Ceramic Helmets We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
Cowboys Headlines: Carson closer, McCarthy calls out penalties, T.J. Watt chasing history vs Dallas
Updates: Carson on track vs. Steelers, Bland latest :: The Mothership Link Caelen Carson is on track to return against the Steelers, but DaRon Bland is seen as a longer shot to be ready to go. “I think [Bland] is really starting to pick it up now, in terms of the workload that Britt [Brown] is giving him,” Stephen Jones said Monday. “We’ll continue to monitor his situation as we move forward.” ‘Figured myself invincible’: Micah Parsons coming to grips with likelihood of sitting out Week 5 :: Cowboys Wire Link Parsons is officially “week-to-week,” but he appears to be on the verge of missing his first football game at any level ever because of injury. (He did have to sit out a game as a rookie due to COVID protocols.) The linebacker says he’s working to get back as soon as possible, but he is conscious of not rushing back too fast and re-injuring himself worse. Coach McCarthy said, “We’re preparing to play without him.” Cowboys counting on depth with Parsons, Lawrence injured :: ESPN Link The Cowboys have been relying on depth guys plenty already this season. Cornerback Amani Oruwariye, for example, picked off the Giants’ last-ditch effort on Thursday night. He had actually made a big impression upon joining the Cowboys, intercepting Dak Prescott on his very first day of practice with the team. Said Prescott: “I said something to him the next day. ‘That’s the only one you’re going to get the whole time you’re here.’ He goes, ‘No, I’m a ball guy.’ I like that. We’ll see.” More 3-4 looks may cover Cowboys’ temporary personnel problem :: Cowboys Wire Link Being without Parsons and Lawrence is not ideal. But instead of inadequately filling the need at defensive end with role players, Mike Zimmer may be better served to mix up the front seven entirely. For the first time in a while, the strength of the roster appears to be the LB position, so it only makes sense for the Cowboys to lean on it with a 3-4 look. DeMarvion Overshown would become the unit’s chief pass rusher from an outside LB spot in this proposed shuffle. Stephen Jones: Cowboys won’t be making any phone calls about in-season trades :: Cowboys Wire Link The Cowboys EVP suggested that if there is to be a midseason trade, it will have to be because another team reaches out first. “We’ll keep our lines of communications open around the league,” Jones said on the radio Monday. “And if something presents itself, then we’ll certainly look at it.” He believes nobody would be willing to part with a quality player so early in the season, but added, “People who might have an inkling to do something, I’m sure we’ll hear from them.” Ranking the Cowboys’ position groups: 2 spots dragging down Dallas and 1 big standout :: The Athletic Link The special teams unit is clearly leading the pack in Dallas, while quarterback and defensive end play has been mostly solid. The linebackers have improved over last year, and the corners will benefit once Bland is back. But poor tackling from the safeties and lackluster play from the defensive tackles have those groups near the bottom. And those running backs? Yikes. While wait for Dallas Cowboys debut continues, RB Dalvin Cook stays patient and ‘fresh’ :: Dallas Morning News Link The veteran is staying patient and ready, even as the current running back committee continues to struggle. Going into Monday night’s games, the Cowboys had the third-fewest rushing yards (301) with the fifth-fewest attempts (85) in the NFL. “We just got to get into a rhythm as a team and as an offense and get some more reps, more plays out there,” Cook said as he waits to get called up from the practice squad. Cowboys open as 2.5-point underdogs on road for NFL Week 5 against Steelers :: Cowboys Wire Link The Cowboys are road underdogs in Week 4, with the over/under opening at 42 points. The Money Line is currently set for +110. Those figures come from Bet MGM’s odds and are subject to change as the game draws closer. McCarthy’s hopes Cowboys ‘learned from’ September struggles :: The Mothership Link “I think you are who you are after four games,” said the Cowboys head coach. Even so, he hopes his crew can improve their fundamentals and technique, and they simply must clean up their penalty problem. “We’ve way too many third-down penalties, way too many red zone penalties, and a couple of two-minute penalties,” McCarthy explained. “That affects scoring, it affects the opportunity for the offense to have the ball more, and it affects the defense being on the field longer.” NFL power rankings Week 5: Bucs & Commanders storm Top 10, Bills & Saints tumble, Chiefs or Vikings No. 1? :: Cowboys Wire Link The Week 4 win helped the Cowboys climb five spots to No. 14, only one ahead of Atlanta and just one back from San Francisco (both of whom are coming up on the schedule). The Washington Commanders have made a shocking vault into the top 10; Philadelphia falls to 20th, and the Giants sit at No. 29. T.J. Watt struggles in Week 4: History will have to wait another week :: Steelers Wire Link With Watt’s next sack, he’ll become the second-fastest payer to reach 100 in his career. On 30 pass plays by Indianapolis this past Sunday, Pittsburgh notched two sacks, but Watt got neither. Colts right tackle Braden Smith held Watt to just one QB pressure across 21 matchups; the other O-linemen had just eight combined matchups with Watt. Terence Steele could be in for a long day in Week 5. Dez Bryant: Washington Commanders are ‘going to be a problem’ this season :: Dallas Morning News Link The former Cowboys receiver said on social media, “I give a lot of credit to coach Dan Quinn because he know how to get the right coaches and he put his
Cowboys 53-man roster, practice squad for Week 5 vs Steelers as injuries mount
No. 1 WR Jalen Tolbert Jul 27, 2022; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys receiver Jalen Tolbert (18) during training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports No. 2 CB Jourdan Lewis Sep 25, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (27) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports No. 3 WR Brandin Cooks Nov 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports No. 4 QB Dak Prescott Dec 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) smiles on the field after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports No. 5 Punter Bryan Anger Dallas Cowboys punter Bryan Anger (5) prepares for the game against the Giants, at MetLife Stadium. Sunday, September 10, 2023 No. 6 Safety Donovan Wilson Wednesday: — | Thursday: — | Friday: — No. 7 CB Trevon Diggs Apr 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs talks to a member of the Mavericks staff during the second quarter of the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers during game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports No. 9 WR Kavontae Turpin LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 04: NFL player KaVontae Turpin of the Dallas Cowboys attends the NFL Pro Bowl Weekend Celebrity All-Star Game 2023 benefiting the charity D Up On Cancer at the Cox Pavilion on February 04, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) No. 10 QB Cooper Rush Wednesday: — | Thursday: — | Friday: DNP No. 11 DE Micah Parsons Jun 5, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parson (11) warms up during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports No. 13 LB DeMarvion Overshown Jul 29, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (35) during training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports No. 14 Safety Markquese Bell Wednesday: Limited | No. 15 RB Ezekiel Elliott Jun 4, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) on the field during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports No. 17 Kicker Brandon Aubrey Sep 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) watches his field goal in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports No. 18 LB Damone Clark : Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports No. 19 QB Trey Lance EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 10: Trey Lance #15 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) No. 21 CB Caelen Carson No. 23 RB Rico Dowdle ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 12: Rico Dowdle #23 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) No. 24 Safety Israel Mukuamu Aug 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Israel Mukuamu (24) walks off the field after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports No. 25 CB Andrew Booth Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (23) looks on during the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports No. 28 Safety Malik Hooker Jul 29, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) during training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports No. 29 CB C.J. Goodwin Jan 16, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive back C.J. Goodwin (29) catches a pass for a first down on a fake punt in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports No. 30 Safety Juanyeh Thomas Nov 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas (30) during pregame warm ups against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports No. 35 LB Marist Liufau No. 40 FB Hunter Luepke Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke (43) during training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports No. 42 RB Deuce Vaughn ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 12: Deuce Vaughn #42 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) No. 44 Long Snapper Trent Sieg ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 01: Trent Sieg #44 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates with Chauncey Golston #99 of the Dallas Cowboys after Golston’s two point conversion during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at AT&T Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) No. 50 Linebacker Erick Kendricks Jun 5, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Marist Liufau (35) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (50) go through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports No. 56 OG Cooper Beebe No. 57 LB Buddy Johnson Jun 5, 2024; Frisco, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Buddy Johnson (57) goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit:
NFL power rankings Week 5: Bucs & Commanders storm Top 10, Bills & Saints tumble, Chiefs or Vikings No. 1?
32 Tennesee Titans ( 0-3 ) PENDING MNF RESULTS | Last Week: 32 Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA;Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) under center motions against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports 31 Jacksonville Jaguars ( 0-4 ) | Last Week: 26 Dec 11, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws the ball during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean-USA TODAY Sports 30 Carolina Panthers ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 31 Sep 24, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes before being hit by Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports 29 New York Giants ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 29 New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8), is shown on the ground after being sacked by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (not shown) in the first quarter. Sunday, September 10, 2023 28 Cleveland Browns ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 28 Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before an NFL football matchup Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 18-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] 27 New England Patriots ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 27 Sep 19, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) gets sacked hard by New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) in the 4th quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images 26 Denver Broncos ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 30 Sep 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) prepares to pass in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images 25 Las Vegas Raiders ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 25 Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images 24 Los Angeles Rams ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 18 Sep 15, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images 23 Arizona Cardinals ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 15 Oct 11, 2020; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up before his game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports 22 Cincinnati Bengals ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 23 Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) takes the field for warm ups prior to a Week 2 NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. 21 Indianapolis Colts ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 21 Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) rushes in for a touchdown Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, during a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston 20 Philadelphia Eagles ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 12 Nov 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports 19 New York Jets ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 11 New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws against the Tennessee Titans during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. 18 Miami Dolphins ( 1-2 ) PENDING MNF RESULTS | Last Week: 22 Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) stands on the field during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports 17 Chicago Bears ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 24 Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) after turning the ball over on downs against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at NRG Stadium. 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Cowboys open as 2.5-point underdogs on road for NFL Week 5 against Steelers
Cowboys open as 2.5-point underdogs on road for NFL Week 5 against Steelers K.D. Drummond The Dallas Cowboys are underdogs for the third time in five weeks as they prep to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. After taking out the New York Giants, the Cowboys are back on the road again, heading back to the east coast. Meanwhile the Steelers stubbed their toes for the first time this season, falling way behind the Indianapolis Colts and unable to complete their comeback. With Justin Fields now entrenched as the Steelers starter, the Cowboys will have to prepare themselves for yet another mobile quarterback after getting gutted by Lamar Jackson in Week 3 but containing a healing Daniel Jones in Week 4. Who will emerge victorious? Here’s how the Vegas sharps see things shaking out. Opening Point Spread: Cowboys +2.5 Relying on Bet MGM’s odds, the Cowboys are road underdogs. Many people feel that home-field advantage is an automatic three points before a spread is adjusted for the quality of the team. That isn’t always the case. Based on historical trends, some team’s home-field advantage is adjusted up or down. When reading spreads, the team that is favored is referred to as “giving points.” The Steelers are 2.5-point favorites, so in order to win a bet The Steelers have to win by at least three points. The Cowboys are referred to as +2.5. Spread History in 2024 LAS VEGAS, NV – FEBRUARY 02: The betting line and some of the nearly 400 proposition bets for Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos are displayed at the Race & Sports SuperBook at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on February 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The newly renovated sports book has the world’s largest indoor LED video wall with 4,488 square feet of HD video screens measuring 240 feet wide and 20 feet tall. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The Cowboys were +1 road underdogs in their opener and beat the Browns by 16. They were 6.5-point favorites at home over the Saints and lost by 25. In Week 3 Dallas was +1.5 and lost by three. On Thursday Dallas was favored by 5.5 and won by only five. The Cowboys are 1-3 against the spread. The Steelers are 3-1 against the spread; their lone loss in Week 4 as they were 2.5-point favorites against the Colts but lost outright. They were 2.5-point favorites in Week 2 and Week 3 and respectively won by seven (@Broncos) and 10 points (vs Chargers). The one time they were underdogs was in Week 1, by four points, and they beat the Falcons by eight. Over/Under opens at 42 The Over/Under is the guesstimate of the total amount of points to be scored by both teams. For instance if the final score of Sunday’s game ends up being 23-20, then an Over bet would win because 43 total points were scored. If the final score was 21-20, then the Under bet would win based on a total of 41 points being scored. Over/Under History in 2024 Dallas had blown the O/Us out of the water. Week 1 was expected to be a defensive struggle, but they and the Browns combined for 50 points, 8.5 above the 41.5 water level. In Week two the O/U was set for 47 and the teams combined for 63 total points. In Week 3 the O/U was 47.5 and Dallas and Baltimore combined for 53 points. In Week 4 the Cowboys and Giants combined for only 35 points. The Steelers have been in defensive struggles the first three weeks, hitting the under as they combined for 28, 19 and 30 points respectively. That went out the window in Week 4 combining for 51 points, clearing the 41-point O/U handily. Cowboys Money Line is currently set for +110 The Money Line is a simple win-or-lose bet. If someone thinks one team will win, but they don’t want to give or take any points, they bet on them “straight up.” Dallas’ moneyline is +110. The Steelers’ moneyline is -130. If someone bets on a favorite the ML will be negative, an underdog, positive. All bets are spoken of in terms of wagering an even $100. A bet of $130 on Pittsburgh to win outright would result in getting that back, plus winning an additional $100. If someone were to wager $100 on the Cowboys, then they would get their $100 back, plus $110 in profit. Read all the best Cowboys coverage at the Austin American-Statesman and Cowboys Wire.
