Cowboys Vs. Jets Betting Picks and Game Predictions - NFL week 5

Are the Cowboys Set to Corral the Jets?

The energy is electric in Arlington as the Dallas Cowboys get ready to take on the New York Jets in a matchup that's got everyone talking. The Cowboys are coming in hot after their razor-thin win last week, but there's plenty to sweat about in Big D right now. Dallas' offensive line—which has been the backbone of their attack for years—isn't at full strength.

Dallas enters Week 5 with a roster that looks like a triage unit. Left tackle Tyler Guyton remains in the concussion protocol, left guard Tyler Smith's knee is still a concern and star receiver CeeDee Lamb is dealing with a high‑ankle sprain. Speedster KaVontae Turpin has a foot issue, safety Malik Hooker's toe problem could sideline him for weeks and backup running back Miles Sanders is nursing knee and ankle injuries.

Rookie guard Tyler Booker is battling a high‑ankle sprain, so Dak Prescott may lean on young replacements like Jaydon Blue and the recently promoted Nathan Thomas to keep the offense afloat. There is some good news: Lamb was seen out of his walking boot and doing rehab work at practice, fueling hopes he might return sooner than expected.

The Cowboys tied Green Bay last week thanks to Prescott's 319‑yard, three‑touchdown performance, showing they can still move the ball without their top weapon. Dallas sits at 1‑2‑1 and desperately needs a win to stay in the NFC race, but the offensive line injuries mean Prescott must continue to get rid of the ball quickly.

For the Jets, frustration is boiling over after an 0‑4 start. New head coach Aaron Glenn lit into his defense following a loss to Miami, citing 13 penalties and three turnovers and warning that sloppy play could lead to an 0‑5 hole. Corner Sauce Gardner and running back Breece Hall have voiced irritation with the team's lack of discipline, although Quinnen Williams and rookie edge rusher Will McDonald IV provide bright spots.

The injury report isn't pretty, either. Running back Braelon Allen (knee), corner Michael Carter II (concussion) and edge Jermaine Johnson (ankle) did not participate in mid‑week practice, and tight end Mason Taylor (ankle) was limited. Glenn is still searching for his first win as head coach and has been plagued by penalties and miscues, but a home date against a battered Dallas line offers an opportunity.

If the Jets can clean up the penalties, attack Dallas' weakened front and get Justin Fields some early confidence, this could finally be the week New York gets in the win column. They're +115 underdogs, but that just might give them the push they need to find the end zone, which leaves me linking the Jets +2 and the Jets money line.