The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered their first loss of the season last week, giving up just three points. Despite that, it's important for the team to stay confident heading into their matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, who are favored to win according to the oddsmakers.
The matchup will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 8:20 PM ET and will be broadcast on NBC.
Dallas Cowboys: Weak Defense, Solid Offense
The Dallas Cowboys defense is allowing an average of 26 points per game in the 2024 season, one of the worst in the league. However, they managed to hold the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants under 20 points, which resulted in wins in those games.
However, the Cowboys' defense looked weak in games against the New Orleans Saints and Baltimore Ravens, allowing 44 and 28 points, respectively. On the other hand, the team's offense remains at a high level, thanks in large part to the consistently good play of quarterback Dak Prescott and his main receivers, including CeeDee Lamb.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Solid defense and ambitions for the season
The Pittsburgh Steelers' defense ranks second in the league in points allowed, allowing only 13.3 per game. However, in their last game against the Indianapolis Colts, the team surprisingly allowed 27 points, which led to their first loss of the season.
Despite this, quarterback Justin Fields put in a great performance, scoring two touchdowns himself and passing for another, which was finished by tight end Pat Freiermuth. Unfortunately, this did not help the Steelers to win, but their fighting spirit remained unchanged.
Prediction for the match Dallas Cowboys - Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers' loss to the Colts looks more like a fluke, and we can expect them to return to winning ways in the game against the Cowboys. Our prediction: the Pittsburgh Steelers will not only win, but also confidently cover the handicap.