NFL picks, predictions Week 5: Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Dallas Cowboys are 2-2 after a Thursday night win over the New York Giants in Week 4. The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their first defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, and are looking to get back on the winning track. How will it go? Here are picks and predictions from around the NFL media landscape.

Pro Football Talk

Mike Florio : "The defensive injuries will hurt the Cowboys.

Florio: Steelers, 28-24.

Simms: Steelers, 24-17."

Bleacher Report

BR Staff : "The Steelers run game hasn't been overwhelming by any stretch despite the move to Arthur Smith's scheme, but it sounds like Jaylen Warren could be set to return and provide a boost against a Cowboys defense that has surrendered the sixth-most rushing yards this season. Add Justin Fields' legs to the equation, and I like Pittsburgh's offense to make just enough plays to support a defense with something to prove after last week's loss to earn a three-point win at home."

Predictions

Davenport: Cowboys

Gagnon: Cowboys

Hanford: Steelers

Knox: Steelers

Michelino: Cowboys

Moton: Steelers

O'Donnell: Steelers

Sobleski: Cowboys

ATS Consensus: None

Score Prediction: Steelers 24, Cowboys 21"

USA Today

Lorenzo Reyes : "I would stay away here. Both teams have underwhelmed. The Cowboys cannot run the ball and Pittsburgh’s defense can be smothering. Yet, the Steeler offense stagnates, especially with Najee Harris having a disappointing season. I think this comes down to the running game that gets the most production, which is why I’m leaning Pittsburgh."