If any teams needed extended rest from a Thursday night game, it’s the Green Bay Packers.
The Packers suffered a pair of big injuries to skill players in last Thursday’s win over the Bears, but each might suit up in Dallas.
RB Ty Montgomery suffered broken ribs, while WR Davante Adams took a crushing blow to the head from Bears LB Danny Trevathan. Both players are expected to give it a shot -- something that may not have been possible on a typical six-day break between games.
Perhaps of bigger concern for Green Bay are the injuries to both starting tackles. Bryan Bulaga and David Bakhtiari each missed the game against Chicago. Green Bay has yet to play with its originally planned starting five on the offensive line.
The Packers head to Dallas to face a Cowboys team that is in need of a signature victory.
The defense was shredded by Jared Goff, Todd Gurley and the Rams last week, allowing 414 yards in a 35-30 Los Angeles win. The offense had a big day, but two big turnovers proved to be a difference.
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Dallas dropped to 2-2 and is behind the Eagles (3-1) in the NFC East.
While the Packers hope to get several offensive contributors back, Cowboys are expected to return key defensive players.
LBs Sean Lee (hamstring) and Anthony Hitchens (knee) are aiming for returns this Sunday, and DE David Irving is done with a four-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.
The Packers have beaten the Cowboys in six of the last seven meetings.
While Dallas and Green Bay hopes to get players back, Minnesota must forge on without a key offensive standout.
Minnesota is off to a 3-1 start, but rookie RB Dalvin Cook tore his ACL last week and is out for the year. QB Sam Bradford (knee) has beenin “day-to-day” limbo for four weeks. His status for Monday night’s game at Chicago is still unknown.
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The SportsLine Projection Model simulated every NFL game 10,000 times and came up with final scores and projected player statistics.
Below are the matchups for Week 5 of the NFL, with projected final scores and statistics.Projections are updated every 10 minutes.
Sunday, Oct. 8
CAROLINA AT DETROIT, 1 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Lions 22, Panthers 21
Vegas line: The Lions are favored by 2.5 points (O/U 44)
Projected Statistics: Matthew Stafford throws for 221 yards and 1.48 TDs and Ameer Abdullah runs 16.1 times for 57 yards for Detroit, while Cam Newton throws for 249 yards, 1.35 TDs and 1.01 INTs for Carolina.
BUFFALO AT CINCINNATI, 1 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Bengals 16, Bills 15
Vegas line: The Bengals are -3 at home (O/U 38.5)
Projected Statistics: Andy Dalton throws for 220 yards, 1.01 TDs and 1.05 INTs, with A.J. Green catches 5.8 passes for 76 yards for Cincy. Tyrod Taylor throws for 176 yards and LeSean McCoy runs for 68 more for the Bills.
JACKSONVILLE AT PITTSBURGH, 1 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Steelers 26, Jaguars 16
Vegas line: The Steelers are an 8.5-point home favorite, down from -9 (O/U 43.5)
Projected Statistics: Ben Roethlisberger passes for 240 yards, 1.81 TDs and 1.07 INT, with Le’Veon Bell runs for 79 yards for the Steelers. Blake Bortles throws for 169 yards and Leonard Fournette runs 19.4 times for 81 yards for the Jaguars.
TENNESSEE AT MIAMI, 1 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Dolphins 21, Titans 19
Vegas line: The Titans at -3, with the line dropping to -1 (O/U NA)
Projected Statistics: Jay Cutler throws for 219 yards, 1.44 TDs and 1.07 INTs, with DeVante Parker and Jarvis Landry gets 70 and 65 receiving yards, respectively, for Miami. Marcus Mariota passes for 188 yards for Tennessee.
SAN FRANCISCO AT INDIANAPOLIS, 1 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Colts 25, 49ers 22
Vegas line: The line opened Even, but now the Colts are a 1.5-point favorite (O/U 44)
Projected Statistics: Jacoby Brissett throws for 265 yards and 1.61 TDs, with T.Y. Hilton catching 5.1 passes for 81 yards for Indy. Brian Hoyer passes for 239 yards and 1.36 TDs, and Carlos Hyde runs 16.3 times for 83 yards for the Niners.
L.A. CHARGERS AT N.Y. GIANTS
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Giants 23, Chargers 17
Vegas line: The Giants are a 3.5-point home favorite (O/U 44.5)
Projected Statistics: Eli Manning passes for 253 yards, 1.74 TDs and 1.30 INTs and Odell Beckham has 6.0 receptions for 78 yards for the Giants. Philip Rivers throws for 266 yards, 1.20 TDs and 1.15 INTs for the Chargers.
N.Y. JETS AT CLEVELAND, 1 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Jets 20, Browns 15
Vegas line: The line is Even (O/U 39)
Projected Statistics: Josh McCown passes for 240 yards, 1.16 TDs and 1.03 INTs for the Jets, while DeShone Kizer goes for 189 yards, 0.84 TDs and 2.01 INTs for the Browns.
ARIZONA AT PHILADELPHIA, 1 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Eagles 25, Cardinals 17
Vegas line: The host Eagles are a 6.5-point favorite (O/U 45)
Projected Statistics: Carson Wentz passes for 217 yards and 1.51 TDs for the Eagles, and Carson Palmer goes for 281 yards, 1.12 TDs and 1.45 INTs for the Cardinals.
SEATTLE AT L.A. RAMS, 4:05 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Rams 20, Seahawks 19
Vegas line: The Rams opened at +2.5, but are now favored, at -1 (O/U 47.5)
Projected Statistics: Jared Goff passes for 218 yards and 1.13 TDs, and Todd Gurley runs for 67 yards for the Rams. Russell Wilson throws for 244 yards, 1.37 TDs and 1.21 INTs for the Seahawks.
BALTIMORE AT OAKLAND, 4:05 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Raiders 22, Ravens 19
Vegas line: The Raiders are at -2.5 at home (O/U 39.5)
Projected Statistics: EJ Manuel throws for 206 yards, 1.37 TDs and 1.50 INTs and Marshawn Lynch runs for 49 yards for Oakland, while Joe Flacco passes for 241 yards, 1.10 TDs and 1.44 INTs for Baltimore.
GREEN BAY AT DALLAS, 4:25 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Cowboys 27, Packers 23
Vegas line: The Cowboys are a 2-point home favorite (O/U 52.5)
Projected Statistics: Dak Prescott goes for 249 yards and 1.81 TDs, with Ezekiel Elliott running for 98 yards for the Cowboys, while Aaron Rodgers passes for 278 yards and 1.78 TDs, and Jordy Nelson catches 7.2 passes for 80 yards for the Packers.
KANSAS CITY AT HOUSTON, 8:30 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Chiefs 23, Texans 21
Vegas line: The Chiefs are at -1, down from -3 to open (O/U 47)
Projected Statistics: Alex Smith passes for 212 yards and 1.32 TDs and Kareem Hunt runs for 74 yards for the Chiefs. Deshaun Watson throws for 1.30 TDs and 1.84 INTs, with DeAndre Hopkins has 75 receiving yards for the Texans.
Monday, Oct. 9
MINNESOTA AT CHICAGO, 8:30 P.M. ET
SportsLine Projection Model’s score: Vikings 22, Bears 18
Vegas line: The Vikings are favored by 3 points on the road (O/U NA)
Projected Statistics: Sam Bradford throws for 242 yards and 1.38 TDs, with Stefon Diggs catching 5.5 passes for 70 yards for the Vikings. Mitchell Trubisky goes for 233 yards, 1.09 TDs and 1.26 INTs for the Bears, with Jordan Howard running 16.8 times for 74 yards.
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