After a ten-day break, the Dallas Cowboys return to the field this Sunday night to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ahead of this crucial matchup, here are three bold predictions for the contest.

1) Jalen Tolbert Hits 100 Yards for the First Time

With Brandin Cooks out on injured reserve, the Cowboys will need one of their younger wide receivers to rise to the occasion alongside CeeDee Lamb.

Jalen Tolbert seems poised to seize this opportunity.

The 25-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to the season, accumulating 13 receptions for 160 yards, including eight first-down catches and one touchdown.

Remarkably, he is already nearing his total yardage for the entire 2023 season, with just four games played.

The Steelers are expected to focus on shutting down CeeDee Lamb, likely leaving room for other receivers to make plays.

If Pittsburgh dedicates significant resources to Lamb, it will create openings for Tolbert and his fellow receivers.

Tolbert is ready to capitalize on this increased role and could make a significant impact.

As a former third-round draft pick, he might just lead the Cowboys in receiving yards, marking his first-ever 100-yard game in the NFL.

2) Trevon Diggs and Jourdan Lewis Each Record an Interception

Through the first four games of the season, Steelers quarterback Justin Fields has shown marked improvement compared to his time in Chicago. Currently, he ranks fourth in the NFL in Completion Percentage Over Expected (5.8), boasting a 70% completion rate and just one turnover through the air.

Pittsburgh has leaned heavily on its running game, racking up 514 rushing yards across their first four games, which has eased the burden on Fields. The Cowboys plan to implement a defensive strategy similar to what they used in Week 4, prioritizing run defense.

They successfully held the Giants to a mere 26 rushing yards, showcasing a markedly improved run defense.

Despite the absence of DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons, Dallas will still focus on stopping the run and challenge the Steelers to win through the air.

If the Cowboys can force Fields to throw 25 or more times, they should have opportunities for takeaways.

Historically, when Fields has attempted 25 or more passes in a game (which he has done 20 times), he has thrown 19 interceptions.

This week, Fields is likely to exceed that threshold and may face his first multi-interception game of the season.

Dallas’s top defensive backs, Trevon Diggs and Jourdan Lewis, are primed to step up and each secure an interception, significantly bolstering a banged-up Dallas defense.

3) Brandon Aubrey Becomes the Game-Winning Hero

One bright spot for the Cowboys this season has been the exceptional performance of kicker Brandon Aubrey.

After four games, he has successfully converted 12 of 13 field goal attempts, including an impressive six out of seven from beyond 50 yards.

Aubrey is expected to continue his impressive form and will be called upon to deliver in a crucial moment this week.

He will execute a game-winning 56-yard field goal as time expires, securing a 23-20 victory for the Cowboys.

In summary, with Cooks sidelined, Tolbert will emerge as a key target, potentially hitting the 100-yard mark for the first time.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys’ defense will capitalize on Fields’ propensity for turnovers, leading to interceptions from Diggs and Lewis.

Finally, Aubrey will solidify his status as a clutch performer by nailing a game-winning field goal, sealing the victory for Dallas.

As the Cowboys look to rebound from their break, these predictions set the stage for an exciti

ng clash with the Steelers.