Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 5 vs the Dallas Cowboys
Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.
One month into the 2024 season, the competition has never been tighter, as more games have been decided by eight points (39), seven points (38) and six points (32) at this point of the season than any other. One team in each conference – the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC and the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC – remain undefeated as the NFL resumes its international slate with one game in London in each of the next three weeks.
Dallas Cowboys (2-2) at Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1)
Cowboys-Steelers in Primetime: The only matchup to occur in three different Super Bowls, the Dallas Cowboys (2-2) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) on Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). The Steelers won the first two Super Bowl matchups (X and XIII) while the Cowboys earned a Super Bowl XXX victory over Pittsburgh.
Since 1970, Dallas (106 wins) and Pittsburgh (98) have the most wins in primetime games (start time after 7 p.m. ET) among all teams.
Entering Week 5, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who has a .703 winning percentage (26-11) in primetime, is one of four quarterbacks with a winning percentage of .700-or-higher in primetime starts since 1970 (minimum 25 starts), along with Pro Football Hall of Famers Steve Young (.767, 23-7), Joe Montana (.733, 22-8) and Peyton Manning (.723, 47-18). Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (.697, 23-10) can join this group with a win on Monday Night Football.
Series Notes
- All-Time Cowboys lead, 17-16
- Last: Steelers Win, 24-19 (Nov. 8, 2020)
- Home Steelers lead, 8-7
- Last: Cowboys Win, 35-30 (Nov. 13, 2016)
- Away Cowboys lead, 9-6
- Last: Steelers Win, 24-19 (Nov. 8, 2020)
- Playoffs Steelers lead, 2-1
- Last: Cowboys Win, 27-17 (Jan. 28, 1996)
The Coaches
- Steelers: Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 176-101-2 (18)
- Overall: 176-101-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 2-2
- Cowboys: Mike McCarthy
- At Franchise: 44-27 (5)
- Overall: 169-104-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 0-4
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET - Location: Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
Capacity 67,000 // Field Turf - TV: NBC & Peacock, Locally WPXI-TV (Check listings below for affiliates)
- Mike Tirico (play-by-play)
- Cris Collinsworth (analysis)
- Melissa Stark (field reporter)
- Satellite Radio
- Steelers: Sirius 85, XM/SXM 225, Internet 826
- Cowboys: Sirius 83, XM/SXM 226, Internet 808
- Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network
Locally: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh)
(48 affiliates – see below)- Rob King (play-by-play)
- Craig Wolfley (analysis)
- Max Starks (sideline)
- Referee: Shawn Hochuli
- Vegas: Steelers -1.5 | Over/Under: 43.5
Steelers-Cowboys Pregame Show
Zac returns with thoughts about the Colts’ loss and how that parlays into Justin Fields’ future as the Steelers starting quarterback. He and Joe debate if there’s room for Russell Wilson, how the offensive line and running game may look against the Cowboys, and other injuries impacting Dallas’ defense.
Could this be another big week for Pittsburgh’s offense and will we see touchdowns from some otherwise absent star players? Tune in to hear their thoughts on these topics plus trade discussion surrounding Davante Adams and the Steelers.
View the video below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.
SCU Steelers News & Notes
- 5 Steelers who need bigger plays in Week 5
- The starting quarterback job is Justin Fields’ to lose
- How the Steelers ended up 3-1 through the first quarter of the season
- Steelers Scouting Report: Dallas Cowboys, Week 5
- Can Justin Fields continue playing mistake-free football?
- Official Injury Report
Team Leaders
| Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 77/109, 830 yds, 3 TDs |
| George Pickens | 20 rec, 284 yds, 0 TD |
| Najee Harris | 68 rush, 228 yds, 0 TD |
| Dallas Cowboys 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | 96/149, 1072 yds, 6 TDs |
| CeeDee Lamb | 20 rec, 316 yds, 2 TDs |
| Rico Dowdle | 34 rush, 134 yds, 0 TD |
Team Rankings
| DAL | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 0-2-0 | 1-0-0 |
| Away Record | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 1-3-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 24.3 (11th) | 18.8 (22nd) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 26.0 (27th) | 13.3 (2nd) |
| Takeaway Diff. | +1 (10th) | +2 (6th) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 255 (4th) | 189 (22nd) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 75 (32nd) | 128 (10th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 209 (20th) | 174 (8th) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 145 (27th) | 86 (3rd) |
Steelers Notes
- QB JUSTIN FIELDS totaled 367 yards (312 pass, 55 rush) & 3 TDs (2 rush, 1 pass) with season-high 104 rating last week, 2nd-career game with 300+ pass yards & only game by QB in NFL this season with 300+ pass yards & 2 rush TDs. Has 90+ rating in 6 straight games, longest active streak in NFL. Has 0 INTs in 5 of past 6. Totaled 211 yards (151 pass, 60 rush) & 3 TDs (2 pass, 1 rush) vs. 0 INTs with 120 rating in only career start vs. Dal. (10/30/22 w/ Chi.).
- RB NAJEE HARRIS has 70+ scrimmage yards in 7 straight games, longest active streak in NFL. Has 454 scrimmage yards (90.8 per game) & 3 TDs (2 rec., 1 rush) in 5 career games on SNF.
- WR GEORGE PICKENS led team with career-high tying 7 catches for 113 yards last week, 7th-career game with 100+ rec. yards. Has 5+ catches & 55+ rec. yards in 3 of 4 games this season.
- WR CORDARRELLE PATTERSON had season-high 62 scrimmage yards (43 rush, 19 rec.) in Week 4.
- TE PAT FREIERMUTH set season highs in catches (5) & rec. yards (57) & had 1st TD catch of season last week.
- LB T.J. WATT has sack in 3 of 4 games this season & 4 of past 5 overall. Has 0.5+ sacks in 10 of his past 11 at home. Had 3 PD & half sack in last meeting. Has 99.5 career sacks in 108 games & can become 4th player since 1982 with 100+ sacks in 1st 8 seasons. Has 5 sacks in his past 3 on SNF.
- LB PATRICK QUEEN aims for 3rd in row with 7+ tackles. Has PD in 2 of past 3. Had 5 tackles & INT in only career game vs. Dal. (12/8/20 w/ Bal.).
- DT CAMERON HEYWARD aims for 3rd in row with sack. Had half sack in last meeting.
- S MINKAH FITZPATRICK had 9 tackles last week. Had INT & FR in last meeting.
- S DESHON ELLIOTT led team with 12 tackles & had FF in Week 4.
Cowboys Notes
- COWBOYS have 106 primetime wins since 1970, most in NFL (Steelers rank 2nd with 98 primetime wins since 1970).
- QB DAK PRESCOTT completed 22 of 27 atts. (81.5 pct.) for 221 yards & 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 125.5 rating in Week 4, his 18th-career game with 125+ rating. Is 1 of 4 QBs (HOFers Peyton Manning, Joe Montana & Steve Young) since 1970 with .700+ win. pct. (.703, 26-11) in primetime (min. 25 primetime starts). Passed for 319 yards & 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs for 121.7 rating in his only career start vs. Pit. (11/13/16).
- RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT has 349 scrimmage yards (174.5 per game) & 4 TDs (2 rush, 2 rec.) in 2 career games at Pit. & aims for his 3rd in row at Pit. with 140+ scrimmage yards & TD.
- RB RICO DOWDLE had 61 scrimmage yards (46 rush, 15 rec.) & 1st rec. TD of season last week. Aims for his 4th in row with 50+ scrimmage yards.
- WR CEEDEE LAMB had 7 catches, 106 scrimmage yards (98 rec., 8 rush) & 34th-career rec. TD last week. Has TD catch in 5 of his past 6 on road. Aims for his 9th in row on road with 5+ catches. Aims for his 5th in row in primetime with rec. TD. Had 71 rec. yards & TD catch in last meeting.
- TE JAKE FERGUSON had 7 catches last week & has 6+ catches in 3 of his past 4.
- LB MICAH PARSONS has TFL in 7 of his past 8 on road & aims for his 5th in row on road with TFL.
- LB ERIC KENDRICKS led team with 13 tackles in Week 4 & is 1 of 2 in NFC (Bobby Wagner) with 8+ tackles in each of 1st 4 weeks. Had 11 tackles, 2 TFL & sack in his last game vs. Pit. (12/9/21 w/ Min.).
- LB DEMARVION OVERSHOWN has 6+ tackles in 3 of 4 games this season.
- CB TREVON DIGGS has 28 PD & 9 INTs in 24 career road games. Aims for his 4th in row in primetime with PD.
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock.
Steelers Radio Coverage
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
- Vienna-WDMX (100.1)
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
Steelers Nation Radio
Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iHeart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.
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