Cowboys vs Steelers NFL Week 5 Betting Pick & Prediction

The Week 5 Sunday Night Football matchup features the Dallas Cowboys facing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. This is the final game on Sunday before the Monday Night Football clash wraps up the week. The Cowboys enter this game with a 2-2 record and are coming off a road win against the New York Giants. They’re currently tied for second in the NFC East standings.
The Steelers, on the other hand, saw their three-game win streak snapped with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. Despite the loss, Pittsburgh still leads the AFC North by a game over the 2-2 Baltimore Ravens.
Pittsburgh is slightly favored at -2.5 points over Dallas in this primetime matchup.
Dallas Hopes to Keep Momentum
The Cowboys started the season with a win over the Browns, but then dropped two consecutive games at home against the Saints and Ravens, allowing an average of 37 points in those losses. In their bounce-back victory over the Giants, they held New York to five field goals and no touchdowns.
Quarterback Dak Prescott leads the Cowboys’ offense. He has thrown for over 1,070 yards and six touchdowns while being intercepted twice. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been his primary target, with 316 receiving yards and two touchdowns this season.
After this game, Dallas returns home to face the Detroit Lions. Following their Week 7 bye, they’ll head to San Francisco for a matchup with the 49ers.
Steelers Aim to Rebound
The 27 points given up by the Steelers in their loss to the Colts were more than they allowed in their first three games combined. In wins over the Falcons, Broncos, and Chargers, Pittsburgh’s defense surrendered just 26 points total.
Quarterback Justin Fields has been steady for the Steelers, completing 77 of 109 passes for 830 yards and three touchdowns. He’s thrown only one interception. George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth have been his top targets, with over 400 combined receiving yards and one touchdown.
The Steelers will head to Las Vegas next week before returning home for consecutive primetime games, hosting the Jets on Sunday night and the Giants on Monday night to close out October.
Cowboys Look for Another Road Win
After a strong performance against the Giants, the Cowboys aim to build on that momentum with another road win against the Steelers. While the team has been inconsistent, a victory here would be a big boost. The Cowboys’ offense should be able to put up points, so consider betting on Dallas +2.5 and even taking them at +120 on the money line. Enjoy the game!