Is it too late for the Cowboys to change their season?
Dallas is 3-5, stuck in a two-game losing streak and injuries have ravaged both teams’ rosters ahead of an NFC East matchup with rival Philadelphia. This would seem to be the logical time for the Eagles to put the Cowboys away in the division and, perhaps, in the playoff race.
Saquon Barkley (925 yards, 6 TDs) is working on a streak of three straight 100-yard games and is closing in on 1,000 yards for the season. The Cowboys rank 31st in the NFL in rushing offense with 82 yards per game. Dak Prescott (hamstring), CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) and Micah Parsons (ankle) are among a list of nursing injuries to Dallas stars.
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A look at the schedule, which features Houston, Cincinnati and Tampa Bay outside the division, as well as a rematch with Philadelphia and two games with Washington inside the division, suggests this could be a turning point one way or the other for Mike McCarthy.
Dallas has won six straight home games against the Eagles. Will they somehow make it seven games in a row when you least expect it?
Each week we will select NFL games straight and against the spread. An overview of our results this season:
- Directly: 96-41 (10-4 in Week 9)
- Against the spread: 77-54-6 (7-6-1 in week 9)
Here are our picks for week 10:
NFL Picks, Week 10 Predictions
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens (-6)
Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Amazon Prime
The Bengals can get back to .500. The Ravens can create a three-game gap in the standings between the two teams. The Week 5 game, a classic 41-38, will be a little closer this time, but Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson will put on the show. Trey Hendrickson was not sacked in the first meeting. Can he disrupt the Ravens’ offense, which leads the AFC with 31.4 points per game? This is the magic winning number here.
Take: Ravens 32, Bengals 25
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- New York Giants (-4.5) vs. Carolina Panthers (in Germany)
Sunday, 9:30 a.m., NFL Network
The Panthers picked up their second win in Week 9, and Bryce Young got some support from Chuba Hubbard, who accounted for 72 yards and two touchdowns. The Giants have been brutal during a four-game losing streak, but the ground game has picked up over the past two weeks. Daniel Jones has more work in the passing game with Malik Nabers. Carolina is 1-4 ATS as an underdog of six points or less.
Take: Giants 22, Panthers 17
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- New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears (-6.5)
Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox
The Bears are trying to stop a two-game skid, and the defense has had issues against the run during that stretch (190.5 yards per game). The matchup between rookie quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Drake Maye will hinge on turnovers. The Bears are 3-0 S/U at home, and this is an opportunity to build some momentum heading into a matchup against Green Bay in Week 11.
Take: Bears 21, Patriots 16
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- Buffalo Bills (-4.5) vs. Indianapolis Colts
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
The Bills are on a four-game winning streak and Josh Allen continues to assert his MVP status with 17 touchdowns and two interceptions. The Colts are last in the NFL with a run defense that allows 149.8 yards per game and a lingering quarterback question with Joe Flacco and Anthony Richardson. Buffalo is 3-1 S/U and 3-1 ATS on the road this season. They’ll get even more separation in the AFC East race here.
Take: Bills 30, Colts 20
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- Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs (-9.5)
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
The Chiefs are playing in the first window for the first time this season. Will this be an adjustment for Patrick Mahomes and the offense? Denver had a reality check in Baltimore, but the Broncos are 3-2 S/U on the road this season. The Chiefs have won the last eight home games in this series. Kansas City has averaged just 14 points in two meetings with Denver this season. This is something Andy Reid needs to emphasize.
Take: Chiefs 27, Broncos 17
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- Atlanta Falcons (-3) vs. New Orleans Saints
Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox
The Saints fired Dennis Allen and Darren Rizzi will be the interim coach. Derek Carr struggled in his first start against the Panthers, and the Saints are playing catch-up with a hot Atlanta offense. Kirk Cousins is 42 of 53 (79.2 percent) for an average of 249 yards with seven touchdowns and no interceptions over the last two weeks. There is a risk for the Saints playing with their coach absent, but the Falcons are 3-0 S/U on the road this season.
Take: Falcons 31, Saints 27
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- San Francisco 49ers (-6.5) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox
The 49ers needed a bye week and they’re catching Tampa Bay in a short week. San Francisco has rushed for over 200 yards in two of its last three games, and that will be the best way to keep Baker Mayfield off the field. The Buccaneers are 2-3 S/U at home this season, and that’s another success in this tough schedule. Brock Purdy has an intermediate line on the road that includes a 59.6% completion percentage, three touchdowns and six interceptions. This feels like a shootout considering Tampa Bay’s last five games have gone OVER.
Take: 49ers 32, Buccaneers 29
MORE: Christian McCaffrey injury update
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Washington Commanders (-2.5)
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
The Commanders keep winning, but this is the type of prove-it game that would give Jayden Daniels even more credence in the race for NFL MVP. Pittsburgh is allowing 14.9 points per game, and the Steelers will have some wrinkles coming into the bye week with Russell Wilson. Najee Harris is having his best year with the Steelers, and if he can reach 100 yards for a fourth straight game, the Steelers will pull off this upset.
Take: Steelers 24, Commanders 20
- Minnesota Vikings (-4) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
The Vikings ended a two-game losing streak in Week 10, and Sam Darnold will look to continue his hot streak. He’s averaging 263 yards with six touchdowns and three interceptions over his last three games. He might make a mistake or two on the road against the Jaguars, but this team continues to make too many mistakes. Jacksonville is 1-4 S/U when they commit at least two turnovers, and Minnesota should be able to force a few mistakes on the road.
Take: Vikings 28, Jaguars 21
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- Tennessee Titans vs. Los Angeles Chargers (-7.5)
Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS
Jim Harbaugh wins with a familiar formula in Los Angeles. The Chargers allow a league-low 12.6 points per game and have a plus-9 turnover ratio. Both teams stop the run well, so it comes down to the quarterbacks. Justin Herbert has the lowest interception percentage in the league at 0.4 percent. We’ll trust the Chargers, who are 5-1 ATS, as favorites.
Take: Chargers 27, Titans 13
- Philadelphia Eagles (-6.5) vs. Dallas Cowboys
Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Are the Cowboys done? We’ll find out here against Philadelphia. The Eagles appear to be the best bet to challenge Detroit in the NFC, thanks to a punishing running game averaging over 200 yards in three of the last four games. It’s going to get worse before it gets better for the banged-up Cowboys, who will be without Dak Prescott (hamstring) and possibly CeeDee Lamb (shoulder). The Eagles are 3-1 ATS on the road this season.
Take: Eagles 28, Cowboys 18
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- New York Jets vs. Arizona Cardinals (-1.5)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m., CBS
The Cardinals have built some momentum with three straight wins, and the defense has allowed 17 points per game during that stretch. Kyler Murray was both effective in the passing game (11 TD, 3 INT) and chose his spots well in the running game with 350 yards on 8.1 yards per carry. The Jets need to show they can win on the road with Aaron Rodgers here, and that will be the case in a tough stretch. Enjoy highlight catches from former Ohio State teammates Marvin Harrison Jr. and Garrett Wilson.
Take: Jets 19, Cardinals 18
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- Detroit Lions (-3.5) against the Houston Texans
Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC Peacock
The Lions have committed two turnovers during a six-game winning streak, and they have multiple ways to win with the combination of Jared Goff, who has a league-best 74.9% completion percentage, and the ground game behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. . The defense has given up over 400 yards in the last two weeks, meaning it could be a shootout if CJ Stroud avoids mistakes and Joe Mixon continues his streak of 100-yard games, which is at four. The Texans are 4-0 S/U at home this season, but this Lions team is different.
Take: Lions 31, Texans 20
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MORE TEXANS: Will Anderson Jr. injury update
- Miami Dolphins vs. Los Angeles Rams (-2.5)
Monday, 8:15 p.m., ABC/ESPN
The Dolphins have lost back-to-back heartbreakers since Tua Tagovailoa returned. However, Tagovailoa did not throw an interception and only took two sacks. The Rams are on a three-game winning streak and have forced three or more turnovers in two of those games. Miami will be a popular pick, but the Rams are 3-1 S/U at home.
Take: Rams 28, dolphins 26
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