NFL Picks, Predictions Week 8: Denver Broncos vs. Dallas Cowboys

The Denver Broncos (5-2) and Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1) play in one of the more interesting games in Week 8. The Broncos have one of the league's best defenses, while the Cowboys will bring in a red-hot offense. 

But is that where the game will be won? The Broncos have been a little slow to get going offensively, but the Dallas defense has been generous to opponents this year. Can the Broncos ride the momentum of scoring 33 points in the fourth quarter of last week's game?

There are several other great storylines in this game, including Dak Prescott, who has thrown three or more touchdown passes in four straight games. He also has no interceptions thrown during that time. In addition, Cowboys running back Javonte Williams will come back to Denver with a chance to get back at the team that decided to move on from him this offseason. 

How do the experts see this one playing out?

Denver Broncos vs. Dallas Cowboys Week 8 expert picks

Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News: Broncos 30, Cowboys 24

"The Cowboys have been rocking at home but they have been terrible on the road and their pass-dependent ways with Dak Prescott runs into a tough pass defense matchup up front and against their receivers. They will run well with former Bronco Javonte Williams when sticking with it, but the Broncos also can have their way with Bo Nix, who plays and wins much better at home."

Bill Bender, The Sporting News: Broncos 31, Cowboys 29

"Which over-reaction will carry over into this game? The Cowboys' 44-point outburst against Washington or the Broncos' 33-point fourth quarter against the Giants? Both? Javonte Williams will face his former team, and the Broncos allow 93.3 rushing yards per game. Dallas ranks third in the NFL with 31.7 points per game, but they are 1-3 S/U on the road. The Broncos are 3-0 S/U at home. Denver has won the last six meetings in this series." 

Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Cowboys 34, Broncos 31

"The Cowboys head out on the road with their high-flying offense to go against a good Denver defense that didn't play well last week. The Cowboys have defensive issues, but the Broncos have struggled early in games on offense. I think this is one of those spots for Dak Prescott to win a shootout with the Broncos. Cowboys in an upset."

Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic: Cowboys 33, Broncos 26

"Denver impressed in its 33-point fourth quarter against the Giants. The Broncos won't be able to rally from a deficit against Dak Prescott and the Dallas offense."

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