Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets Picks and Predictions for Sunday, October 5, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys visit the New York Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium with the opening kickoff at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. Dallas tied Green Bay 40–40 last Sunday and sits 1–2–1, third in the NFC East. New York lost 27–21 at Miami on Monday night and is 0–4, last in the AFC East. Current odds: Dallas Cowboys -2.5, Total 46.5. Tap into the psychology of success this NFL season with expert strategies that lead to winning free NFL picks.
Dallas Cowboys Preview
QB Dak Prescott has thrown for 1,119 yards with 6 TDs and 3 INTs on 72.9% passing. Prescott’s favorite target is now George Pickens, who leads with 21 catches, 300 yards, and 4 TDs. Jake Ferguson has been a steady short-route option with 34 receptions, and Javonte Williams has rushed for 312 yards and 4 scores. Dallas will miss star CeeDee Lamb (ankle), while Miles Sanders (ankle) is questionable.
Defensively, Jack Sanborn leads with 32 tackles, while James Houston has recorded 2 sacks. The secondary could be shorthanded if Malik Hooker (toe) is unavailable, which puts pressure on Trevon Diggs and Donovan Wilson, who has the team’s lone interception. On special teams, Brandon Aubrey has been perfect, making all 9 field goals with a long of 64 yards.
New York Jets Preview
QB Justin Fields has passed for 471 yards and 2 TDs with no interceptions while adding 178 rushing yards and 3 rushing scores. Breece Hall leads the ground game with 238 yards, while Garrett Wilson has paced the receiving corps with 27 receptions, 311 yards, and 3 TDs. The Jets' offense must become more consistent to move the chains and have sustained drives.
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On defense, linebacker Jamien Sherwood has piled up 40 tackles, while Quinnen Williams has 5 tackles for a loss with 1.0 sacks. Will McDonald IV leads with 2.0sacks off the edge. The secondary is dealing with injury questions, as starter Michael Carter II (concussion) is questionable and two others who see playing time are also questionable. Kicker Nick Folk has been perfect this season, converting all 7 field goals with a long of 58.
Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets Prediction
Dallas has the more consistent passing attack and a proven kicker in Aubrey. New York can run the ball and extend drives with Fields, but the Cowboys’ experience at quarterback and depth in the receiving corps, despite Lamb’s injury, will help lead Dallas to the win. Final Score Prediction: Cowboys win and cover ATS 24–20.
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Best Picks
- Dallas Cowboys -2.5
- Under 46.5
- George Pickens anytime TD
