NFL Picks and Predictions – Week 5

Aug 29, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) avoids the tackles of Houston Texans safety Jawanza Starling (29) and strong safety Orhian Johnson (30) during the game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Texans vs. Cowboys

We have the battle of Texas here with the Dallas Cowboys at home taking on the Houston Texans.  Both teams are 3-1 and have marquee stars on both sides of the ball as the Cowboys offense is led by running back DeMarco Murray and the Texans counter with defensive end J.J. Watt.

Murray’s running has opened up the Cowboys passing game as quarterback Tony Romo has looked composed and hasn’t made the head scratching mistakes thus far into the season.  But the Cowboys offensive line will face a daunting task in keeping Watt away from Romo.

But I think they will just enough to get the close win at home.     NFL Picks

Winner:  Cowboys

Score prediction:       24-20  Cowboys   

Points spread:      Cowboys -6

Over/under:  46.5 – Under

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