Dallas Cowboys Set to Clash with Pittsburgh Steelers in Primetime Matchup

Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

The game between the Cowboys and Steelers is scheduled for Sunday at 8:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and will be broadcast on NBC. The Steelers are currently favored by a margin of two points.

The Cowboys are leading the series with 17 victories to the Steelers' 16. In terms of performance against the spread, the Cowboys have a record of two wins and two losses, while the Steelers stand at three wins and one loss. The teams last faced each other on November 8, 2020, when the Steelers emerged victorious with a score of 24-19.

When examining team rankings, the Cowboys' offense is positioned 13th overall, whereas their defense is ranked 26th. On the other side, the Steelers' offense holds the 22nd spot, with their defense notably ranked second overall. In terms of turnover differential, the Cowboys are at plus-one, and the Steelers are slightly better at plus-two.

Key players to keep an eye on include Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and Steelers wide receiver George Pickens. A significant matchup to watch will be the confrontation between Pittsburgh's offensive line and Dallas' defensive front.

Regarding injuries, the Cowboys are facing potential absences with wide receiver Brandin Cooks dealing with a knee issue, defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence with a foot injury, and linebacker Micah Parsons with an ankle problem. The Steelers might be without linebacker Alex Highsmith, who has a groin injury, and right guard James Daniels, who is recovering from an Achilles tendon issue.

Historically, these two teams have a rivalry that dates back to their Super Bowl matchups in the 1970s, highlighted by a Dallas victory in 1995. The last six regular-season encounters have been evenly split between the two.

Additional facts include that Dallas coach Mike McCarthy is on the verge of tying for the 15th spot

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