NFL experts are split on this week’s showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. This game really is that close as both teams come in with injuries and questions but a deep level of urgency to keep pace in their divisions.
Both teams are going to lean heavily on their quarterbacks and top receiver with the Steelers being led by Justin Fields and George Pickens. Last week the Steelers vaunted defense took a hit last week and we expect them to take it out on the Cowboys with a bounce-back performance.
Here are our Steelers Wire staff picks for this week.
Head coach Mike Tomlin is known for his ability to get back on track after a loss. You factor in this is a home game and a prime-time game and I think the Steelers are going to be too much for a Dallas defense minus its two best pass rushers. Steelers 27, Cowboys 17 – Curt Popejoy, Managing Editor
After growing confident and complacent through the first three weeks of football, the Pittsburgh Steelers came crashing back down to earth with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. While their Week 5 competition, the Dallas Cowboys, is Pittsburgh’s toughest opponent so far in 2024, the Steelers have a fire in their hearts once again. The Steelers lean on the offense and pick up the victory: 31-21 Pittsburgh – Andrew Vasquez, Contributor
Unlike vs the Colts, the Steelers defense comes to play and keep the Cowboys at bay. The home crowd invigorates Justin Fields and company and defeats Dallas. Steelers 20, Cowboys, 10 – Allison Koehler, Contributor
