Category: 2024 season Week 5 – Steelers vs Cowboys

Cowboys CB throws serious shade at Steelers WB George Pickens

Jourdan Lewis called George Pickens “weak” and said the Steelers need a new wide receiver.

The Pittsburgh Steelers passing offense was only able to muster 150 yards on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. This played a significant role in why the Steelers lost to the Cowboys to fall to 3-2.

A big reason for this was the absence of star wide receiver George Pickens. Pickens finished with only three receptions and was part of some sort of snap management plan by head coach Mike Tomlin which we don’t believe for one second.

Pickens also got into a bit of a dust-up after the game with Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis. This prompted Lewis after the game to put Pickens on blast.

Lewis called Pickens “weak” and said the Steelers needed to get a new wide receiver. While we don’t disagree with Lewis thinking the Steelers need a new wideout, we aren’t sure we’d call Pickens weak. However, so the victor goes the spoils and Lewis and the Dallas defense were in full control Sunday night and can say what they want.

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Steelers injury updates: 2 edge rushers hurt in loss

Mike Tomlin offered some injury updates after the game.

After the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, head coach Mike Tomlin addressed the media about the loss. He offered up a brief injury update on the two pass-rushing outside linebackers who were injured for the Steelers during the game.

First, the Steelers lost starter Nick Herbig to a hamstring injury. This hurt because Herbig is in the starting lineup because regular starter Alex Highsmith is out. Once Herbig went out, hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker Demarvin Leal took over his duties.

Leal is a huge step down from Herbig but when he was lost with a neck injury, it was Jeremiah Moon who was just activated off IR this week who was pressed into duty.

Tomlin didn’t offer any details on the severity of either injury but we should know more when Tomlin speaks to the media again on Tuesday as the team must now put their second-straight loss behind them and focus on preparing to take on the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Steelers lose heartbreaker to Cowboys on 4th-down TD pass in final minute

The Steelers defense got carved up by the Cowboys on Sunday night.

This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccurate headline.

After weather delayed kickoff by about 90 minutes, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys squared off on Sunday night in a battle of two of the most popular teams in the league. The Cowboys dominated in the boxscore, but the Steelers held on to a lead heading into the final few minutes. But on fourth-and-goal, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott connected with wide receiver Jalen Tolbert to pull off the 20-17 win.

This loss drops the Steelers to 3-2 on the season and puts them in a tie for the top spot in the AFC North with the Baltimore Ravens.

Offensively, the Steelers struggled to find consistency on the ground, which hindered any opportunity for quarterback Justin Fields to get into a rhythm in the passing game.

Defensively, the Steelers were scorched by Prescott to the tune of 352 yards passing. The Steelers lost edge rusher Nick Herbig in the first half and failed to generate any sort of pass rush other than from T.J. Watt, allowing Prescott to march down the field for the game-winning score.

But the Steelers almost secured victory moments before the pass to Tolbert. On second-and-goal from the 1, Elandon Roberts flew over the line of scrimmage and torpedoed running back Rico Dowdle. The ball popped out and lay on the turf, and for a brief moment it appeared a Steeler would fall on it and end the game. But Prescott alertly dived on it.

The Steelers have lost two in a row and now have to prepare for a long road trip out west next week against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys, Week 5: Delayed with weather concerns

The Dallas Cowboys visited the Pittsburgh Steelers for their Week 5 matchup, but what awaited them was lightning and weather delays.

It appears that the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys will make fans wait a little longer for their anticipated rivalry game.

The 3-1 Steelers are hosting the 2-2 Cowboys in Pittsburgh this week for Sunday Night Football, and Mother Nature bends or kneels for no one, including the ‘Steel City’.

Depressing clouds, grey skies, and rain storms paint the picture in Pittsburgh.  The specific weather concerns seem to stem from a lightning delay, which viewers around the world can see clearly above Acrisure Stadium.

Waiting for the weather to clear up will be ideal for both teams, however, playing conditions could still worsen once the game begins.

There appears to be no timetable in sight for a return, but we at Steelers Wire will keep you updated as fans eagerly await the start of this historic rivalry between the NFC’s Dallas Cowboys and the AFC’s Pittsburgh Steelers.  The teams will both continue to prepare and stay loose for the games imminent start.

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Surprisingly unsurprising: Russell Wilson is emergency QB for Week 5

Russell Wilson, for the fifth straight week, will serve not as Pittsburgh’s starter or backup QB, but as the emergency option.

Oh, how the mighty have fallen.  From winning Super Bowl XLVIII to being selected for nine Pro Bowl appearances, Russell Wilson seemed to be on the fast track to redemption.  An aggravated calf injury barely held Russell Wilson out of the Steelers regular season debut last month on September 8th.  Almost a month later, the missed games seem less like precautionary measures, and more or less to allow Justin Fields to continue to lead the team without controversy.

Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reported that for the fifth straight week, Wilson will serve as the team’s emergency quarterback in case starting QB Justin Fields and backup QB Kyle Allen both go down with injury.

Is there something here that Steelers fans, including myself, just aren’t seeing? Is this some sort of elaborate plot to keep Wilson’s value as a starting-caliber NFL QB intact, even though he has indeed lost the starting job to Fields?

As the Pittsburgh Steelers’ prepars for their Sunday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys, all eyes will be on Fields and his ability to keep Wilson at bay.

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Steelers vs Cowboys: Official predictions

Cast your vote as we give you our predictions for this week’s game.

NFL experts are split on this week’s showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. This game really is that close as both teams come in with injuries and questions but a deep level of urgency to keep pace in their divisions.

Both teams are going to lean heavily on their quarterbacks and top receiver with the Steelers being led by Justin Fields and George Pickens. Last week the Steelers vaunted defense took a hit last week and we expect them to take it out on the Cowboys with a bounce-back performance.

Here are our Steelers Wire staff picks for this week.

Head coach Mike Tomlin is known for his ability to get back on track after a loss. You factor in this is a home game and a prime-time game and I think the Steelers are going to be too much for a Dallas defense minus its two best pass rushers. Steelers 27, Cowboys 17 – Curt Popejoy, Managing Editor

After growing confident and complacent through the first three weeks of football, the Pittsburgh Steelers came crashing back down to earth with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4.  While their Week 5 competition, the Dallas Cowboys, is Pittsburgh’s toughest opponent so far in 2024, the Steelers have a fire in their hearts once again.  The Steelers lean on the offense and pick up the victory: 31-21 Pittsburgh – Andrew Vasquez, Contributor

Unlike vs the Colts, the Steelers defense comes to play and keep the Cowboys at bay. The home crowd invigorates Justin Fields and company and defeats Dallas. Steelers 20, Cowboys, 10 – Allison Koehler, Contributor

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Behind the numbers: Steelers versus Cowboys rivalry 

The historic rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys hits prime time this Sunday night. We at Steelers Wire dive into the numbers and stats that make this rivalry so special.

When fans think of some of the greatest rivalries in football, many are quick to point to divisional matchups, such as those in the AFC North, NFC North, and AFC West—and they would be correct. However, two opponents from completely opposite conferences, separated by over 1.2 thousand miles, share a rivalry so intense and competitive that it has withstood the test of time. 

A rivalry that has shaped careers, created playmakers, and defined legacies, walks a fine line between hatred and respect for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. Together, the Steelers and Cowboys have claimed a combined 11 Super Bowl titles and faced off in three of those games (Super Bowl X, XIII, XXX). 

Though Dallas won only one of these Super Bowls (XXX), they hold the edge in their overall head-to-head matchups, with 17 wins to Pittsburgh’s 16. This could all change if the Steelers can tie the rivalry after their Sunday Night Football game against Dallas in Week 5, on October 6th, at 8:20 PM EST. 

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Steelers vs. Cowboys: How to watch, listen and stream Week 5 game

Here’s all you need to know about tuning into the Sunday Night Football Pittsburgh Steelers-Dallas Cowboys game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1) welcome the Dallas Cowboys (2-2) in the battle of two of the most storied franchises in the history of the NFL.

The Steelers are coming off their first loss of the season and looking to get back on a winning track. Both Pittsburgh and Dallas are dealing with key injuries which could play a role in the matchup.

Here’s how you can tune into the Week 5 matchup this afternoon:

Game Information

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys

Date: Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024

Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

Location: Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh)

Television

NBC

Announcers

Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst) and Melissa Stark (sideline reporter)

Stream

FuboTV (try it for free)

Radio

WDVE-FM (102.5)

WBGG-AM (970)

Satellite Radio

Steelers feed: XM 225

Chargers feed: XM 226

Betting Odds (via BetMGM)

  • Spread: Steelers (-2.5)
  • Money line: Steelers (-135), Cowboys (+115)
  • Over/Under: 44

NFL Wire Site

Steelers Wire

Cowboys Wire

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Steelers vs. Cowboys: Final injury report for Week 5

Here’s a look at the full injury report for the Steelers and Cowboys following Friday’s practice.

The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up the week in preparation for the Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers travel to Dallas for Sunday Night Football in hopes they can get back on the winning track. The Steelers are currently 3-1 after losing to the Indianapolis Colts last week while the Cowboys sit at 2-2.

Here’s a look at the full injury report for the Steelers and Cowboys following Friday’s practice:

Pittsburgh Steelers

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
QB Russell Wilson calf LP LP Questionable
RB Jaylen Warren knee DNP DNP Out
** LB Jeremiah Moon ankle FP Full Questionable
LB Nick Herbig ankle DNP Full
LB Alex Highsmith groin DNP DNP Out
G Isaac Seumalo pectoral FP LP
TE MyCole Pruitt knee DNP DNP Out
RB/KR Cordarrelle Patterson ankle DNP DNP Out
DL Keeanu Benton ankle LP Full
DL Larry Ogunjobi groin LP Questionable

** in the designated 21-day window to return from injured reserve

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related

Dallas Cowboys

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
S Markquese Bell ankle FP
CB Caelen Carson shoulder LP Questionable
WR Brandin Cooks knee DNP OUT
S Malik Hooker NIR LP
LB Eric Kendricks NIR LP
CB Jourdan Lewis NIR LP
G Zack Martin NIR LP
LB Micah Parsons ankle DNP OUT
CB Trevon Diggs ankle Questionable
LB Marist Liufau quad Questionable

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

NIR: Not injury related

Steelers injury update: Starting guard non-committal on status vs Cowboys

Isaac Seumalo isn’t sure if he’s playing Sunday night or not against the Cowboys.

Last week the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line was dealt a serious blow when starting guard James Daniels was lost for the season with a torn Achilles. However, the hope was this week the team would get fellow starting guard Isaac Seumalo back after missing the first four games of the season to help bolster the offensive line against the Dallas Cowboys.

But when Seumalo spoke to the media on Friday, he wasn’t ready to declare himself playing this Sunday and instead left it up to head coach Mike Tomlin to make that call.

“Yeah, I feel pretty good,” Seumalo said. “I’ll let Coach Tomlin decide on that, but I felt good the past couple days.”

This doesn’t sound like a guy who is 100 percent and ready to roll. Seumalo has been dealing with a pectoral injury and it isn’t the type of injury you rush back from. We won’t be at all surprised if Tomlin opts to give him one more week of rest.

This would mean that rookie Mason McCormick would slide over from the left to the right to replace Daniels and Spencer Anderson would plug into Seumalo’s starting spot at left guard.

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