Best Cowboys vs Steelers Player Props to Bet for SNF in Week 5

By Michael Harrison in NFL Football
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- The Cowboys square off with the Steelers in NFL Week 5 on Sunday, October 6th, from Acrisure Stadium
- Dak Prescott and company fight to go 3-and-2, while Justin Fields looks to improve his Steelers to 4-and-1
- Take a look below for our top Cowboys vs Steelers player prop bets
A marquee matchup is the anchor game on Sunday for Week 5 in the NFL season, with the Dallas Cowboys taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dallas is coming off a 20-15 victory against the Giants, while Pittsburgh suffered their first loss last Sunday, 27-24 to the Colts.
As the Cowboys meet the Steelers on Sunday, October 6th, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, it’s the home squad that’s a two and a half point favorite in the Week 5 NFL odds. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 pm ET and the game will be broadcast on NBC in the US and TSN in Canada.
Let’s look at the best Cowboys vs Steelers Week 5 player props and touchdown-scorer odds available.
Cowboys vs Steelers Player Props
Quarterbacks | Completions | Passing Yards | Passing TDs |
---|---|---|---|
Dak Prescott (DAL) | 22.5 (Ov-115/Un-115) | 241.5 (Ov-115/Un-115) | 1.5 (Ov+120/Un-155) |
Justin Fields (PIT) | 17.5 (Ov+100/Un-130) | 186.5 (Ov-115/Un-115) | 1.5 (Ov+200/Un -270) |
Running Backs | Attempts | Rushing Yards | Longest Rush |
Rico Dowdle (DAL) | 10.5 (Ov-110/Un-120) | 41.5 (Ov-110/Un-120) | 12.5 (Ov-110/Un-120) |
Najee Harris (PIT) | 17.5 (Ov-125/Un-105) | 68.5 (Ov-125/Un-105) | 14.5 (Ov-110/Un-120) |
Wide Receivers & Tight Ends | Receptions | Receiving Yards | Longest Reception |
CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | 6.5 (Ov+110/Un-145) | 76.5 (Ov-120/Un-110) | 24.5 (Ov-120/Un-110) |
Jake Ferguson (DAL) | 4.5 (Ov-130/Un+100) | 46.5 (Ov-115/Un-115) | 17.5 (Ov-120/Un-110) |
Jalen Tolbert (DAL) | 3.5 (Ov+135/Un-175) | 34.5 (Ov-110/Un-120) | 16.5 (Ov-120/Un-110) |
KaVontae Turpin (DAL) | OTB | 17.5 (Ov-110/Un-120) | 11.5 (Ov-115/Un-115) |
George Pickens (PIT) | 4.5 (Ov+105/Un-135) | 53.5 (Ov-125/Un-105) | 22.5 (Ov-115/Un-115) |
Pat Freiermuth (PIT) | 3.5 (Ov-105/Un-125) | 33.5 (Ov-110/Un-120) | 15.5 (Ov-110/Un-120) |
Van Jefferson (PIT) | 1.5 (Ov-145/Un+110) | 17.5 (Ov-110/Un-120) | 12.5 (Ov-115/Un-115) |
Calvin Austin III (PIT) | 1.5 (Ov+110/Un-145) | 14.5 (Ov-115/Un-115) | 10.5 (Ov-115/Un-115) |
Darnell Washington (PIT) | OTB | 4.5 (Ov-115/Un-115) | OTB |
Dak Prescott is favored to throw for more passing yardage (241.5 compared to his counterpart Justin Fields 186.5). CeeDee Lamb has the highest receiving yardage total in the NFL player props for SNF at 76.5. As for the running backs, the Steelers’ Najee Harris is set at 68.5 yards with the Cowboys’ Rico Dowdle set at 41.5 yards.

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Cowboys vs Steelers Prop #1: Najee Harris Rushing Yards
Two things occurred in Week 4 that were outliers, that are applicable to this game. Najee Harris didn’t rush for over 68.5 yards for the first time in his last seven regular season games. Secondly, The Cowboys showed they had a competent run D, as they allowed a measly 26 yards to the Giants, after being gashed for 190 yards versus the Saints and 274 against the Ravens.
Steelers run defenses faced to date:
#4 Broncos
#6 Colts
#7 Chargers
#16 Falconsit's been the #1 toughest schedule of run defenses faced by any team this year
next up?
they get the #27 Cowboys run defense pic.twitter.com/7qyWCGFl2b
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) October 3, 2024
The Steelers remain committed to running the ball, giving Harris between 13-20 carries the last seven regular season contests. Has Dallas suddenly figured out how to stop the run? Or will they revert back to form and be gashed on the ground? Harris will get his looks, and given that he’s put up totals of 70, 69 and 70 against tough run D’s, there’s a decent chance he’d blow over the 68.5 listed total.
- Cowboys vs Steelers Prop Pick: Najee Harris over 68.5 rushing yards (-125); risk 1 unit at DraftKings
Cowboys vs Steelers Prop #2: Jake Ferguson Receptions
Jake Ferguson has become a trusted target and security blanket for Dak Prescott. Despite missing one contest this season, he’s hauled in the second most receptions (16) on the Cowboys, behind only CeeDee Lamb. In seven of his last ten affairs, Ferguson has caught at least five passes.
Dallas Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson has been targeted 18 times over the team's last two games.
This is the highest amount of targets that Ferguson has ever had over any two-game stretch of his career.
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) October 3, 2024
Pittsburgh will, of course, try to neutralize the biggest threat on the offense, which is CeeDee Lamb. That can benefit Ferguson, who Prescott will likely look to a lot, as he has the last two games. If you’d like a separate bet on this game, John Hyslop’s Cowboys vs Steelers same-game parlay is rather intriguing.
- Cowboys vs Steelers Prop Pick: Jake Ferguson over 4.5 receptions (-130); risk 1 unit at DraftKings
Cowboys vs Steelers Touchdown Scorer Props
Player | Odds to Score 1st TD | Odds to Score Any TD |
---|---|---|
Najee Harris (PIT) | +500 | -120 |
CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | +650 | +100 |
Justin Fields (PIT) | +700 | +135 |
George Pickens (PIT) | +850 | +135 |
Rico Dowdle (DAL) | +950 | +170 |
Jake Ferguson (DAL) | +1200 | +220 |
Pat Freiermuth (PIT) | +1300 | +230 |
Jalen Tolbert (DAL) | +1400 | +255 |
Aaron Shampklin (PIT) | +1500 | +320 |
Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) | +1600 | +300 |
Pittsburgh’s Najee Harris owns the shortest odds for this game to get an anytime TD at -120, and has the shortest odds to find the end zone first at +500.
Cowboys vs Steelers Props #3: Justin Fields Anytime Touchdown
Justin Fields has odds of +135 to score a touchdown at any time, which is longer odds than the top two choices on the board. Last week, he scampered into the end zone twice against the Colts, after finding paydirt with his legs the week before against the Chargers. His three TD rushes are second to only Jayden Daniels for tops among quarterbacks.
HISTORIC: #Steelers QB Justin Fields is the first player in team history with 300 passing yards, 50 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in a game.
🤯🤯
(via ESPN) pic.twitter.com/FWPMdX2dit
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 30, 2024
Dating back to last season, Fields has racked up six rushing TD’s in his last nine contests. On the campaign, the Cowboys have surrendered two rushing TD’s to QB’s (Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr). Only two teams have given up more to quarterbacks.
Fields’ chances of having a productive day are a big part of why Brady Trettenero is taking Pittsburgh moneyline in his Cowboys vs Steelers prediction.
- Cowboys vs Steelers Prop Pick: Justin Fields anytime touchdown (+135); risk 1 unit at DraftKings Sportsbook
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Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 16 years, where he's been featured on Sportscentre, That's Hockey, That's Hockey 2Nite, The Masters preview shows, and several more.