Don’t look now, but Week 1 of the new NFL season may feature a Super Bowl preview! Ok, maybe we won’t go that far, but the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns are both coming off double-digit win seasons, and they both ranked inside the top five in multiple key defensive categories.

We’ve broken down this matchup between America’s team and the Dawg Pound to provide you with our best Cowboys vs. Browns predictions. On top of making Cowboys vs. Browns picks, we also have a DraftKings Sportsbook sign up bonus worth over $250 guaranteed for you!

 

 

 

Cowboys vs. Browns Predictions For NFL Week 1, Sunday, 9/8

We already alluded to it, but when it comes to Cowboys vs. Browns predictions, there’s no doubt that all eyes will be on the defenses. However, it may not be for the reasons you’d expect. Sure, both were fantastic last season, but they were not without losses this offseason.

That is especially true for Dallas, as they lost multiple defensive starters, including LB Leighton Vander Esch, DE Dante Fowler Jr and CB Stephon Gilmore. Similarly, the Browns are now without LB Anthony Walker as the heartbeat of their defense.

Another key aspect to consider before locking in any Cowboys vs. Browns picks is Cleveland’s QB situation. Joe Flacco was able to hop off the couch and win Comeback Player of the Year last season, but will a healthy Deshaun Watson live up to his expectations? That’s the $230 million question.

 

 

 

Dallas Cowboys: Moving Past Offseason Drama

Before diving further into Watson and the Browns, Dallas isn’t without their own drama. After all, when does Jerry Jones not want to be the topic of headlines? He seems to be a believer that any press is good press, even when it comes to his players’ happiness.

Way back at the start of the offseason, Jones stated that the Cowboys would be doing everything possible to bounce back from their embarrassing playoff exit. They then proceeded to do virtually nothing but lose key players.

Admittedly, they did finally get the deal done with superstar WR CeeDee Lamb, who led all WRs in fantasy points last season. However, the soon-to-be-over contract with QB Dak Prescott is still looming. They’ll have him this season regardless but having that in the back of everyone’s minds only brings more attention to Dallas.

 

 

 

Cleveland Browns: Continuing To Turn The Franchise Around

On the flip side, while the Cowboys love to be in the limelight as America’s team, the Browns have been largely forgotten for what seems like forever. However, that has since changed, as the team is coming off an 11-win season and postseason appearance.

That came after not only Watson’s shoulder injury, but RB Nick Chubb’s brutal knee injury. That made their success story even more impressive, but oddsmakers are doubting Cleveland once again. Despite being on the heels of the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North all of last year, their win total for this season is set at just 8.5 wins.

It certainly doesn’t help that Chubb won’t be ready for the first few weeks of the season, but perhaps this while putting yet another chip on the shoulder of the Browns franchise.

 

 

 

Cowboys vs. Browns Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

DraftKings Sportsbook has the most favorable odds for the best bet from our Cowboys vs. Browns predictions, so before we dive into our favorite play, here are those lines:

 

 

 

Cowboys vs. Browns Over 40.5 Points (-112 at DraftKings Sportsbook)

That’s right, after sharing how great the Dallas and Cleveland defenses were last season, we’re taking the over as the focus of our Cowboys vs. Browns predictions. First and foremost, it’s not as if DraftKings is providing a massive number that we need to exceed.

Of course, that is no surprise given the defensive strength of these teams last season. While that may be true, let’s not forget those key losses that we mentioned above. It’s also worth remembering that some of the Cowboys’ defensive success is not something that can be firmly relied upon.

Dallas had five pick sixes last season, and they were all by a single player - CB Daron Bland. He was largely an unknown until doing so, which means we won't be banking on that happening again. Similarly, CB Trevon Diggs is as boom-or-bust as it gets. In other words, Browns star WR Amari Cooper will have plenty of opportunities to light up the stat sheet.

Consider some player props for Cooper as part of your Cowboys vs. Browns picks, but for the favorite pick from our Cowboys vs. Browns predictions, we’re going with over 40.5 points (-112 at DraftKings Sportsbook).

 

 

 

Cowboys vs. Browns Injury Report & Latest News

We’ve already shared players missing from both teams, and the latest injury report below shares others we need to keep an eye on:

DAL Cowboys:

CLE Browns:

 

 

 

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