Well, buckle up buttercups, we've got a matchup that smells like a baker's frustration: all dough and no sweet rolls. The Dallas Cowboys are trotting into Pittsburgh to face the Steelers and if I were a betting man, my money would be sweating more than a fiddler's fingers at a bluegrass festival.
Let's break it down, shall we? Starting off with quarterbacks, we’ve got Dak Prescott out of Dallas who’s been firing off more shots than a wild west duel, boasting a 93.6 passing efficiency with 6 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions, that's more action than a pot of coffee at a night shift. On the other side, Pittsburgh's Justin Fields is clocking in with a 98.0 passing efficiency. Yeah, fewer touchdowns, but also fewer interceptions. Let's call it brains over brawn.
As for notable offensive players, Dallas brings to the table a veritable whirlwind of activity in CeeDee Lamb and Rico Dowdle. CeeDee’s racked up 349 total yards and 2 touchdowns while Dowdle’s rushed in 208 total yards and added a touchdown to the game. Looking at Pittsburgh's side you've got Najee Harris and George Pickens charging the field. Harris with his 311 yards, but alas without a touchdown and Pickens who has a solid 274 total yards to his name. If those two were any more mismatched they'd be a pair of socks after laundry day.
All tango needs a dance partner, and these teams are no different. Diving into defense, we see the Cowboys highlight players like Eric Kendricks and DeMarvion Overshown- Kendricks claiming 42 tackles, 2 sacks, and an interception while Overshown has made 28 tackles and a sack. Don't forget good ol' Pittsburgh's DeShon Elliot who's made 30 tackles, forced a fumble and also made an interception.
Sometimes, folks, it's not about picking the best horse, it's about picking the horse that's right for the race, and Pittsburgh Steelers look ready to run. Dallas, my heart aches for you, but as my Granny used to say, "You can wish in one hand and do something unmentionable in the other, you'll soon find out which hand fills up faster".
Albert’s Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers by 3