Houston Texans at Dallas Cowboys Free NFL Picks & Week 5 Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 9/30/2014
Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 1:00 PM on CBS
AT&T Stadium in Arlington
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In a game that will feature two of the more surprising teams this season, the Houston Texans (3-1) will visit the Dallas Cowboys (3-1) on Sunday afternoon with both teams looking to pick up their fourth win.
On Sunday, the Texans played in a tight game against the Buffalo Bills and ended up coming away with a 23-17 win. Both teams had just over 300 yards of offense, but defensive end J.J. Watt had the big blow in the game for Houston by returning an interception 80 yards for a touchdown.
Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has 18 receptions through four games for 291 yards and three touchdowns. Strong safety D.J. Swearinger has been impressive so far this year with 20 tackles, one sack and three forced fumbles.
The Cowboys dominated the New Orleans Saints from beginning to end on Sunday night and ended up winning 38-17. Dallas put up 445 total yards in the win and their defense forced three turnovers.
The Cowboys are currently the top rushing team in the NFL with over 160 yards per game and they are in the top 10 in scoring. Running back DeMarco Murray leads the NFL in rushing right now with 534 yards and he has rushed for three touchdowns. Quarterback Tony Romo has 936 passing yards through four games this year with seven touchdowns and four interceptions.
Houston Texans Betting Trends
Houston Texans are 3-1-0 Against the Spread
Houston Texans are 2-2-0 against the Over/Under
Dallas Cowboys Betting Trends
Dallas Cowboys are 3-1-0 Against the Spread
Dallas Cowboys are 2-2-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Houston Texans
09/29/14 WR Andre Johnson Ankle probable Sunday vs. Dallas
09/28/14 CB A.J. Bouye Groin "?" Sunday vs. Dallas
09/28/14 DB Eddie Pleasant Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Dallas
09/28/14 S Shiloh Keo Calf "?" Sunday vs. Dallas
09/24/14 DT Louis Nix III Wrist IR
09/08/14 LB Jadeveon Clowney Knee out indefinitely
09/04/14 WR Alan Bonner Foot IR
09/04/14 G Cody White Achilles IR
09/04/14 T David Quessenberry Illness out for season
09/04/14 S Lonnie Ballentine Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 T Will Yeatman Undisclosed IR
Dallas Cowboys
09/29/14 LB Bruce Carter Quad "?" Sunday vs. Houston
09/29/14 DB Jakar Hamilton Suspension Served probable Sunday vs. Houston
09/29/14 CB Morris Claiborne ACL IR
09/28/14 DT Terrell McClain Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Houston
09/23/14 DE Demarcus Lawrence Foot IR
09/17/14 T Darrion Weems Shoulder out for season
09/04/14 LB Sean Lee Knee IR
09/04/14 DT Amobi Okoye Illness out indefinitely
09/04/14 DE Ben Gardner Shoulder IR
Guy's Pick: Take Dallas
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