**Sunday Night Showdown: Cowboys Face Surging Steelers**
The Pittsburgh Steelers, led by dual-threat quarterback Justin Fields, will host the Dallas Cowboys in a crucial Week 5 matchup. The Steelers have exceeded expectations with a 3-1 start, thanks in large part to Fields’ impressive performances. He has developed a strong connection with wide receiver George Pickens, who ranks among the top 20 in the league in targets and receptions.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys enter Sunday night’s game dealing with multiple injuries, including the absence of Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Brandin Cooks. Despite their 2-2 start, quarterback Dak Prescott has played well, ranking fourth in passing yards. However, the Cowboys’ rushing offense has struggled, making them one-dimensional.
The Steelers opened as 2.5-point favorites, with the total set at 43.5 points. Najee Harris is expected to see a heavy workload out of the backfield, while Prescott will look to exploit the Steelers’ defense through the air.
**Betting Odds**
* Spread: Steelers -2.5
* Money Line: Steelers (-150), Cowboys (+130)
* Over/Under: 43.5
* First-Half Spread: Steelers -0.5 (-115), Cowboys +0.5 (-115)
* First-Half Money Line: Steelers (-145), Cowboys (+115)
**Props**
* Dak Prescott total passing yards: 249.5 (Over +105/Under -135)
* Justin Fields total passing yards: 199.5 (Over +115/Under -145)
* Najee Harris total rushing yards: 69.5 (Over -110/Under -120)
* George Pickens total receiving yards: 59.5 (Over -110/Under -135)
**Expert Pick**
Andre Snellings recommends taking Justin Fields to throw for 200+ passing yards (+115). Fields has shown his ability to air it out in recent games, and the Cowboys’ depleted defense may struggle to contain him.
**Betting Trends**
* The Cowboys are 1-7 ATS in their past eight games as underdogs.
* The Steelers are 7-1 outright and ATS in their past eight prime-time games.
* Sunday night unders are 4-0 this year and 30-10 over the past three seasons.
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