NFL Thursday evening: All of those indicators level to main upset shot by Titans vs. Dallas

NFL WEEK 17

GREG COTE’S THURSDAY PICK

COWBOYS (11-4) at TITANS (7-8)

Line: DAL by 10 1/2.

Cote’s choose: DAL, 23-17..

TV: 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Prime Video.

Polar-opposite mind-set and intent with these groups kicking off NFL Week 17 — and it provides the large underdog an enormous upset shot. Five straight losses have left Tennessee determined to win and scramble again into the playoff image, whereas Dallas could be very cozy with the No. 5 seed it has, and would have even with a loss right here. It means they’d face mediocre Tampa Bay within the first spherical (sure, please). Not saying Boys need to lose this; simply sayin’. Will Dallas resolve it’s a superb time to relaxation Micah Parsons and his sore hand? Cowboys additionally determine to be in letdown mode after that massive win over rival Philly final week. If Titans can get RB Derrick Henry going and restrict Malik Willis’ probabilities to make a grievous mistake, the house canines have an actual probability. (Willis has been dangerous sufficient to make you overlook what a foul 12 months Ryan Tannehill was having.) Titans may additionally catch a break if Dak Prescott (eight picks in previous 5 video games) continues his wayward throws. See Dallas’ total superiority on each side of the ball being sufficient, however like Tenners to maintain it contained in the wager line on a low-scoring evening.

Note: Betting line courtesy Caesars Sportsbook as of Wednesday afternoon. Picks for the rest of Week 17 video games will seem on-line Thursday afternoon and in print Friday.