Cowboys vs. Steelers, NFL Week 5: betting odds & preview

Tyler Reed | Oct 2, 2024

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The Dallas Cowboys returned to .500 on the year with their win over the New York Giants in Week 4. Dallas looked like a completely different team with a competent offense and a stifling run game in the win.

However, could it be that the opponent was so much more inferior?

Fans will soon find out if last week's performance was a fluke or if the Cowboys have turned the corner. The team will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers on Sunday Night Football.

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The Steelers are coming off their first loss of the season and will be looking to take their frustrations out on the visiting Cowboys.

Before we get to the matchup, some of us would like to know the betting odds, right? Let's get right down to it.

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Road Dogs Again

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Spread: +2.5 Dal

O/U: 42.5

ML: +115 Dal

The Cowboys are in familiar territory. The team started the season as road underdogs against the Cleveland Browns. However, Dallas didn't do enough to make those in Vegas think they can hand the Steelers their second loss.

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Quick Hit Preview

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Both teams are still looking for a pulse on the offensive side of the ball. Although the Cowboys found some rhythm in their offense against the Giants, they will be playing one of the best defenses in the league when they meet the Steelers.

This game could come down to the one thing every fan loves to hear: field position.

The Cowboys may need to count on their special teams unit to help them across the finish line. This isn't asking much when your team is the home to arguably the best kicker in the league, Brandon Aubrey.

Could a big kick be all the difference in victory or defeat?

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