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Game Notes: Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers (Oct 6, 2024)

One of the great rivalries in the NFL will be renewed Sunday night with the 2-2 Dallas Cowboys make the trip East to visit the 3-1 Pittsburgh Steelers. Gametime is 8:20PM ET. Their most recent clash ended with the Steelers besting the Cowboys 24-19 on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Overall, in their last 10 head-to-head meetings the Cowboys hold the lead 6-4.

The Cowboys have won their last 3 games on the road.

The Steelers have won 6 of their last 7 games, and they have also won their last 2 games at home.

According to the odds market, the Steelers are favored by 2.5. The over/under is currently set at 43.5.

The Cowboys are guided by Dak Prescott who has thrown for 1,072 yards, 6 td passes with 2 interceptions this season. CeeDee Lamb is having another solid season with 20 receptions for 316 yards and 2 TDs.

The Steelers are led by Justin Fields who has thrown for 830 yards, 3 td passes with 1 interceptions this year. Najee Harris has barreled for 228 yards with 0 TDs. George Pickens has 20 catches for 284 yards and 0 TDs.

The Cowboys are in 2nd in the NFC East while the Steelers are on top in the AFC North.

Dak Prescott is 1-0 as a starter against the Steelers. Justin Fields is 0-1 against the Cowboys as a starter. In their most recent night games, the Cowboys have a 8-2 mark.

The Steelers are listed among the leaders in team defense at present in the league. The Cowboys are listed among the the bottom on defense at present in the league, especially against the run.

The Cowboys enter the game off a victory against the New York Giants 20-15 and the Steelers arrive after a setback to the Indianapolis Colts 27-24.

Next week the Cowboys host the the Detroit Lions. The Steelers visit the Las Vegas Raiders.

Game Details

• Matchup: Dallas Cowboys (DAL) at Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT)
• Date: October 6, 2024
• Time: 8:20PM ET
• Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
• TV: NBC
• Acrisure Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Rain; 68F; 78% humidity; wind: SW 10 mph

Team Stats Comparison

2024 LAST 10
DAL PIT DAL PIT
Record 2-2 3-1 6-4 6-4
Home Record 0-2 1-0 3-2 2-2
Away Record 2-0 2-1 3-2 4-2
Points Scored/Game 24.3 18.8 25.9 19.7
Points Allowed/Game 26.0 13.3 23.4 17.2
Point Differential -7 +22 +25 +25
Yards/Game 330.8 317.8 348.6 322.2
Yards Allowed/Game 355.3 261.3 347.7 296.3
Passing Yards/Game 255.5 189.3 253.3 195.2
Passing Yards Allowed/Game 209.5 175.0 218.4 196.4
Rushing Yards/Game 75.3 128.5 95.3 127.0
Rushing Yards Allowed/Game 145.8 86.8 129.3 100.1
First Downs/Game 18.8 18.8 21.3 18.1
First Downs Allowed/Game 19.8 15.0 20.4 15.8
3rd Down Conv % 40.0 43.9 45.7 40.4
Opp 3rd Down Conv % 33.3 31.9 39.7 37.8
Turnover Margin +1 +2 +4 +2
Total Games 4 4 10 10

 

Dallas Cowboys 2024 Leaders

PASSING C-A YDS TD INT SK
Dak Prescott 96-149 1,072 6 2 10
RUSHING ATT YDS TD LNG
Rico Dowdle 34 134 0 10
RECEIVING REC YDS TD LNG
CeeDee Lamb 20 316 2 65

Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders

PASSING C-A YDS TD INT SK
Justin Fields 77-109 830 3 1 10
RUSHING ATT YDS TD LNG
Najee Harris 68 228 0 21
RECEIVING REC YDS TD LNG
George Pickens 20 284 0 40

Last 10 Meetings

DATE TIME RESULT
Sun 08-Nov-20 4:25PM Pittsburgh Steelers d. DALLAS COWBOYS 24-19
Sun 13-Nov-16 4:25PM Dallas Cowboys d. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 35-30
Sun 16-Dec-12 4:25PM DALLAS COWBOYS d. Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24
Sun 07-Dec-08 4:16PM PITTSBURGH STEELERS d. Dallas Cowboys 20-13
Sun 17-Oct-04 4:15PM Pittsburgh Steelers d. DALLAS COWBOYS 24-20
Sun 31-Aug-97 1:00PM Dallas Cowboys d. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 37-7
Sun 04-Sep-94 4:00PM Dallas Cowboys d. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 26-9
Thu 28-Nov-91 4:00PM DALLAS COWBOYS d. Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10
Sun 04-Sep-88 1:00PM PITTSBURGH STEELERS d. Dallas Cowboys 24-21
Sun 13-Oct-85 1:00PM DALLAS COWBOYS d. Pittsburgh Steelers 27-13

Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)

DAL PIT
Last 10 Record 6-4 4-6
Home Record 3-2 2-3
Away Record 3-2 2-3

QB Career Comparison

CMP-ATT PCT YDs TDs INTs SKs PS REC (GMs)
Dak Prescott 2691-4022 66.9% 30,531 208 76 245 2-5 (7)
Justin Fields 655-1067 61.4% 7,504 43 31 145 0-0 (0)

Starting QB Win-Loss Trends

• Dak Prescott W-L last 20 games as a starter: 13-7
• Dak Prescott last 20 games vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 1-0

• Justin Fields W-L last 20 games as a starter: 8-12
• Justin Fields last 20 games vs. Dallas Cowboys: 0-1

Player Trends

• Dak Prescott has 7 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Dak Prescott has 3 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• CeeDee Lamb has 11 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards

• Justin Fields has 3 straight games with at least one passing TD

Primetime Night Game Stats and Trends

• In their 10 last night games, the Dallas Cowboys are 8-2
• Recently, the Dallas Cowboys are 4-2 on the road at night
• Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is 26-11 as a starter at night

• In their 10 last night games, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-4
• Recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-0 at home at night
• Pittsburgh Steelers QB Justin Fields is 3-5 as a starter at night

Game Injuries

Dallas Cowboys: Micah Parsons (LB) Ankle – Out; Caelen Carson (CB) Shoulder – Questionable; Trevon Diggs (CB) Ankle – Questionable; Marist Liufau (LB) Quadriceps – Questionable

Pittsburgh Steelers: Alex Highsmith (LB) Groin – Out; Russell Wilson (QB) Calf – Questionable; Jaylen Warren (RB) Knee – Out; Jeremiah Moon (LB) Ankle – Questionable; Cordarrelle Patterson (RB) Ankle – Out; MyCole Pruitt (TE) Knee – Out

Betting Odds

• Favorite: Pittsburgh Steelers
• Spread: 2.5
• Over/Under: 43.5

Betting Trends

Dallas Cowboys Pittsburgh Steelers
Last 5 ATS 1-4-0 3-2-0
Last 10 ATS 3-6-1 6-4-0
Last 10 ATS at Home 6-4-0
Last 10 ATS on Road 4-5-1
Last 10 ATS as a Favorite 6-4-0
Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite 6-4-0
Last 10 ATS as an Underdog 3-6-1
Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog 3-6-1
Last 10 Over-Under 5-5-0 6-4-0

Latest Super Bowl Odds

• Dallas Cowboys: +2500
• Pittsburgh Steelers: +5000

Cowboys vs. Steelers Game Prediction

• Oddsmakers: Pittsburgh Steelers d. Dallas Cowboys 24-20
• GFA Model: Pittsburgh Steelers d. Dallas Cowboys 24-21