The Dallas Cowboys are hoping Amari Cooper will help Dak Presott ignite the passing game against the Tennessee Titans.
Two struggling offences lock horns in this Monday night encounter. The Cowboys are glad to be at home, where they are perfect this season, while the Titans need a win to keep pace with the AFC South leading Houston Texans.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
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time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 29 Oct 2:06am | TEN | -5 -110 | O +41 -110 |
Closing 5 Nov 10:48pm | TEN | -5.5 -110 | O +40.5 -120 |
The Titans have won two of their three trips to Dallas since the team moved to Tennessee in 1999. They also have five wins in the past six Monday night appearances, and are 6-0 against the spread in those six games. The Cowboys have fared well on Monday nights as well, winning their last three games, but have not played well against the Titans. The Cowboys are 1-4 against the spread in the last five games versus the Titans. Dating back to last season, the total has gone under in nine of the last 11 games for the Cowboys.
Tennessee Titans
After a 3-1 start to the season the Titans have tanked, losing three games in a row, including the last two at home. They’ve been outscored by 23 points during this streak. A major reason for the tumble has been the play of their 30th ranked scoring offence, only managing 15.1 points per game. Suspect No. 1 is quarterback Marcus Mariota. Mariota was hit with the injury bug at the start of the season and has only appeared in five games, which have not been productive games. He’s passed for only three touchdowns and has thrown five interceptions. It’s not all on Mariota, as the running game has been brutal. Derrick Henry is ranked 38th in the NFL in rushing with 284 yards on 84 carries with only one touchdown. Last season in a part-time appearance, he was much more effective.
Finally, the Titans only have one receiver with over 30 receptions this season – Corey Davis has 30 for 395 yards. The Titans were looking for a receiver, but couldn’t make a deal to help there, unlike the Cowboys. A key matchup to watch on Monday night is the Titans 19th-ranked run defence that averages 112.3 yards against per game versus the second best running back in football, Ezekiel Elliott.
Dallas Cowboys
The good news for the Dallas Cowboys is this game is on Monday night. The Cowboys have been polar opposites between home and away games. At home they are 3-0, with wins against the Giants, Lions, and Jaguars, on the road they are 0-4 with losses against the Panthers, Seahawks, Texans, and Redskins. They have not lost back-to-back games all season. Their offence ranks 26th in scoring 20 per game and they have surpassed 200 yards passing just twice this season, averaging 183.1 yards per game (29th in the league). Cole Beasley has a team-high 33 receptions for 350, while newcomer Allen Hurns has only caught 13 passes. Third-round pick Michael Gallup has not found his way with this offence, managing just 10 catches.
So, it’s no wonder why the Cowboys spent a first round pick to acquire Amari Cooper from the Raiders. Cooper will make his debut as a member of the Dallas Cowboys Monday night. He struggled in Oakland this year with just 22 receptions for 280 yards. Perhaps a fresh new start for this former first rounder is just what the doctor ordered.
Weather

temp | 74 |
condition | sunny |
wind | North 4mph |
Injuries
Luke Stocker (TE)
Jurrell Casey (DT)
Brynden Trawick (S)
Logan Ryan (CB)
Sharif Finch (LB)
Joshua Kalu (CB)
Cole Wick (TE)
Brian Orakpo (LB)
Jonnu Smith (TE)
Darius Jennings (WR)
Blake Jarwin (TE)
Darian Thompson (S)
Tyrone Crawford (DL)
Anthony Brown (CB)
Lance Lenoir Jr. (WR)
Allen Hurns (WR)
Xavier Su'a-Filo (G)
Adam Redmond (C)
Michael Gallup (WR)
Antwaun Woods (DT)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Luke Stocker (TE) | day-to-day | Knee - 30 / 12 / 18 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
Stocker was removed from Sunday's game due to a knee injury and it is undetermined if he will return. |
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Jurrell Casey (DT) | Ques Sat | Knee - 18 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Casey is dealing with a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Redskins on Saturday. |
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Brynden Trawick (S) | Prob Sat | Illness - 18 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Trawick is ailing from an illness but the symptoms are likely to subside in time for Saturday's clash against the Redskins. |
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Logan Ryan (CB) | I-R | Shin - 17 / 12 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
Ryan is on injured reserve with a broken left fibula. |
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Sharif Finch (LB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Finch missed the previous game with a shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Colts. |
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Joshua Kalu (CB) | Ques Sun | Hamstring - 13 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Kalu is hampered by a hamstring injury and it is uncertain if he will be in Sunday's lineup against the Giants. |
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Cole Wick (TE) | I-R | Shoulder - 12 / 12 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
Wick has been placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. |
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Brian Orakpo (LB) | day-to-day | Elbow - 06 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
Orakpo was held out of the previous two games due to a left elbow injury and will not return for Sunday's matchup with the Colts. |
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Jonnu Smith (TE) | I-R | Knee - 06 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
Smith has an MCL injury and is on the injured reserve list. |
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Darius Jennings (WR) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 03 / 12 / 18 | 2-2 | 3-1 | + - |
Jennings is nursing a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jaguars on Thursday. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Blake Jarwin (TE) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 06 / 01 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Jarwin is dealing with a high-ankle sprain but it is likely he will partake in the NFC divisional round against the Rams. |
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Darian Thompson (S) | Ques Sat | Groin - 02 / 01 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
Thompson missed the last game with a groin injury and it is uncertain if it will prevent him from suiting up against the Rams in the NFC divisional round. |
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Tyrone Crawford (DL) | Prob Sat | Neck - 23 / 12 / 18 | 1-3 | 2-2 | + - |
Crawford missed the last game with a neck injury during the last game but it is likely he will be available for the NFC wild-card round against the Seahawks. |
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Anthony Brown (CB) | Ques Sun | Hand - 20 / 12 / 18 | 1-3 | 2-2 | + - |
Brown missed the last game due to hand and back injuries. It is unknown if he will be a part of Sunday's lineup against the Giants. |
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Lance Lenoir Jr. (WR) | Ques Sun | Illness - 15 / 12 / 18 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
Lenoir Jr. is battling an unspecified illness and it is unclear if he will play against the Colts in Sunday's matchup. |
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Allen Hurns (WR) | Prob Thurs | Thumb - 26 / 11 / 18 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
Hurns is dealing with a thumb injury but is expected to suit up against the Saints on Thursday. |
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Xavier Su'a-Filo (G) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 26 / 11 / 18 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
Su'a-Filo is battling an ankle injury and it is undetermined if he will be available for Thursday's clash against the Saints. |
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Adam Redmond (C) | Prob Thurs | Concussion - 20 / 11 / 18 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Redmond missed the last game with a concussion but is on track to be cleared in time for Thursday's contest against the Saints. |
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Michael Gallup (WR) | Prob Thurs | Personal - 19 / 11 / 18 | 5-3 | 4-4 | + - |
Gallup is away from the team tending to a personal matter but it is expected he will be in Thursday's lineup against the Redskins. |
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Antwaun Woods (DT) | Prob Thurs | Concussion - 14 / 11 / 18 | 6-3 | 5-4 | + - |
Woods missed the last game with a concussion but is likely to be cleared in time for Thursday's clash against the Redskins. |
Titans vs. Cowboys Prediction
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TENNESSEE TITANS
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DALLAS COWBOYS
20
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 29 Oct 2:06am TEN -5 -110 O +41 -110 Closing 5 Nov 10:48pm TEN -5.5 -110 O +40.5 -120 -
Weather
temp 74 condition sunny wind North 4mph -
Injuries
Luke Stocker (TE)
day-to-day Knee - 30 / 12 / 18Jurrell Casey (DT)
Ques Sat Knee - 18 / 12 / 18Brynden Trawick (S)
Prob Sat Illness - 18 / 12 / 18Logan Ryan (CB)
I-R Shin - 17 / 12 / 18Sharif Finch (LB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18Joshua Kalu (CB)
Ques Sun Hamstring - 13 / 12 / 18Cole Wick (TE)
I-R Shoulder - 12 / 12 / 18Brian Orakpo (LB)
day-to-day Elbow - 06 / 12 / 18Jonnu Smith (TE)
I-R Knee - 06 / 12 / 18Darius Jennings (WR)
Ques Thurs Knee - 03 / 12 / 18Blake Jarwin (TE)
Prob Sat Ankle - 06 / 01 / 19Darian Thompson (S)
Ques Sat Groin - 02 / 01 / 19Tyrone Crawford (DL)
Prob Sat Neck - 23 / 12 / 18Anthony Brown (CB)
Ques Sun Hand - 20 / 12 / 18Lance Lenoir Jr. (WR)
Ques Sun Illness - 15 / 12 / 18Allen Hurns (WR)
Prob Thurs Thumb - 26 / 11 / 18Xavier Su'a-Filo (G)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 26 / 11 / 18Adam Redmond (C)
Prob Thurs Concussion - 20 / 11 / 18Michael Gallup (WR)
Prob Thurs Personal - 19 / 11 / 18Antwaun Woods (DT)
Prob Thurs Concussion - 14 / 11 / 18Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Luke Stocker (TE) day-to-day Knee - 30 / 12 / 18 0-1 1-0 + - Stocker was removed from Sunday's game due to a knee injury and it is undetermined if he will return.
Jurrell Casey (DT) Ques Sat Knee - 18 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Casey is dealing with a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Redskins on Saturday.
Brynden Trawick (S) Prob Sat Illness - 18 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Trawick is ailing from an illness but the symptoms are likely to subside in time for Saturday's clash against the Redskins.
Logan Ryan (CB) I-R Shin - 17 / 12 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Ryan is on injured reserve with a broken left fibula.
Sharif Finch (LB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 16 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Finch missed the previous game with a shoulder injury and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Colts.
Joshua Kalu (CB) Ques Sun Hamstring - 13 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Kalu is hampered by a hamstring injury and it is uncertain if he will be in Sunday's lineup against the Giants.
Cole Wick (TE) I-R Shoulder - 12 / 12 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Wick has been placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Brian Orakpo (LB) day-to-day Elbow - 06 / 12 / 18 2-2 3-1 + - Orakpo was held out of the previous two games due to a left elbow injury and will not return for Sunday's matchup with the Colts.
Jonnu Smith (TE) I-R Knee - 06 / 12 / 18 2-2 3-1 + - Smith has an MCL injury and is on the injured reserve list.
Darius Jennings (WR) Ques Thurs Knee - 03 / 12 / 18 2-2 3-1 + - Jennings is nursing a knee injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jaguars on Thursday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Blake Jarwin (TE) Prob Sat Ankle - 06 / 01 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Jarwin is dealing with a high-ankle sprain but it is likely he will partake in the NFC divisional round against the Rams.
Darian Thompson (S) Ques Sat Groin - 02 / 01 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Thompson missed the last game with a groin injury and it is uncertain if it will prevent him from suiting up against the Rams in the NFC divisional round.
Tyrone Crawford (DL) Prob Sat Neck - 23 / 12 / 18 1-3 2-2 + - Crawford missed the last game with a neck injury during the last game but it is likely he will be available for the NFC wild-card round against the Seahawks.
Anthony Brown (CB) Ques Sun Hand - 20 / 12 / 18 1-3 2-2 + - Brown missed the last game due to hand and back injuries. It is unknown if he will be a part of Sunday's lineup against the Giants.
Lance Lenoir Jr. (WR) Ques Sun Illness - 15 / 12 / 18 2-3 3-2 + - Lenoir Jr. is battling an unspecified illness and it is unclear if he will play against the Colts in Sunday's matchup.
Allen Hurns (WR) Prob Thurs Thumb - 26 / 11 / 18 4-3 4-3 + - Hurns is dealing with a thumb injury but is expected to suit up against the Saints on Thursday.
Xavier Su'a-Filo (G) Ques Thurs Ankle - 26 / 11 / 18 4-3 4-3 + - Su'a-Filo is battling an ankle injury and it is undetermined if he will be available for Thursday's clash against the Saints.
Adam Redmond (C) Prob Thurs Concussion - 20 / 11 / 18 5-3 4-4 + - Redmond missed the last game with a concussion but is on track to be cleared in time for Thursday's contest against the Saints.
Michael Gallup (WR) Prob Thurs Personal - 19 / 11 / 18 5-3 4-4 + - Gallup is away from the team tending to a personal matter but it is expected he will be in Thursday's lineup against the Redskins.
Antwaun Woods (DT) Prob Thurs Concussion - 14 / 11 / 18 6-3 5-4 + - Woods missed the last game with a concussion but is likely to be cleared in time for Thursday's clash against the Redskins.