Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 5 game
One of the juiciest matchups of the NFL season is here, as the Dallas Cowboys (3-1) will travel to California to take on the San Francisco 49ers (4-0) on "Sunday Night Football."
After the confusing loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Cowboys righted the ship with a complete performance against the New England Patriots. The offense was clicking, and the defense was back to making life a nightmare for the offense with two touchdowns. The 35-point blowout was the biggest loss of Bill Belichick's career.
One of two undefeated teams left, San Francisco flexed its muscle once again in a win against the Cardinals team that just beat Dallas. Christian McCaffrey has emerged as an early MVP favorite, and his four-touchdown day provided momentum for the offense. In a rematch of a playoff matchup, who will emerge as thre true NFC leader?
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49ers vs. Cowboys odds, moneyline, over/under
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Spread: 49ers (-3.5)
Moneyline: 49ers (-185); Cowboys (+150)
Over/under: 45
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NFL Week 5 odds, predictions and picks
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Lorenzo Reyes: 49ers 31, Cowboys 25
As much as Dallas has said it remembers the last two times it has faced the Niners, San Francisco is the more balanced and explosive team. Christian McCaffrey’s speed is untouchable and the Cowboys struggled against the rush. Red zone inefficiency is one thing against weaker opponents; the Cowboys can’t leave points on the field against the 49ers.
Tyler Dragon: 49ers 27, Cowboys 20
This is easily the game of Week 5. The 49ers sent the Cowboys home in the playoffs in each of the past two seasons. San Francisco’s won 14 consecutive regular-season games. The streak won’t end this week. The 49ers are playing like the best team in football.
Victoria Hernandez: 49ers 27, Cowboys 25
A preview of the NFC championship perhaps? This game is in primetime for a reason. The Dallas defense will pose the toughest challenge yet for the undefeated 49ers. But Christian McCaffrey is on the brink of setting records this season and will power his team to victory.
Jordan Mendoza: 49ers 27, Cowboys 24
Both teams have elite offenses and defenses, so seeing who can win the battle between the two makes this game must-see TV. It'll be a close game, and I think the offenses will actually expose the defenses a bit, but the 49ers haven't shown any cause for concern this season. San Francisco is rolling, and they get a big win at home to cement themselves as the best team in the NFL.
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