Hoping to continue their current five-game winning streak, the Dallas Cowboys are planning to steamroll the Vikings and come away with another big win on Sunday night. With Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott both back for the Cowboys and having a major impact on the team during their streak of dominance, the Cowboys are back and looking better than ever. Nonetheless, in this specific post we'll be making our Cowboys Week 8 predictions.
Going against a struggling Vikings squad in Week 8, Dallas will need to capitalize on what's looking to be a very winnable game for them.
As Dallas looks to keep their winning streak alive and come up with another big win this weekend, let's take begin to look at our Cowboys Week 8 predictions ahead of their game against the Vikings.
Dallas Cowboys Week 8 Predictions
4. The Cowboys will get a ton of production from their receiving corps
After getting a ton of production from their stellar receiving trio of CeeDee Lamb, Dalton Schultz, and Amari Cooper during their thrilling overtime win against the Patriots, it can definitely be expected that the Cowboys will be getting more of the same from these star receivers in Week 8 against the Vikings.
With a steady dose of explosion and elite talent, the Cowboys receiving corps will be set to post some big numbers on Sunday night. So watch out for their star-studded passing game to pick apart the Vikings defense all game long and give Minnesota all kinds of headaches as the Cowboys will be gunning for their sixth straight win and look to stay atop the NFC East by a mile.
3. Trevon Diggs will make a series of big plays for the Cowboys
As the league leader in interceptions, Trevon Diggs is more than likely to come up with some big plays for the Cowboys in Week 8. Especially with him continually showcasing his ability to shutdown the league's best wideouts on a weekly basis. During Sunday's showdown against the Vikings, there's no denying that Diggs will make things difficult for Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen.
Article Continues BelowAs they look to stay on the winning track and come away with another big win while maintaining the top spot in the NFC East, Diggs will be a major factor for Dallas on defense. With the Cowboys fighting for NFC supremacy and hoping to come up with another big win in Week 8, look out for Trevon Diggs to give them a ton of production in their secondary.
2. Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott will put on a big performance for Dallas
After an explosive performance against New England in Week 6, Dak Prescott and Ezekiell Elliott will be ready for another strong showing against the Vikings on Sunday night. As two of the league's most dynamic players and a lethal 1-2 punch, Prescott and Elliott have formed one of the league's best quarterback/half-back tandems.
With Minnesota on the down slope and Dallas looking as dominant as ever, it only seems fitting that they'll come away with another huge victory as they aim to claim their stake as legit Super Bowl contenders and continue their winning streak. Considering all these two superstars have had to overcome over the past season, there's no denying that they'll be out to put on a show against the Vikings in Week 8.
1. The Cowboys will get their sixth straight win
With everything that's been going their way as of late, it would be hard to imagine the Cowboys not coming away with a quality win against the Vikings on Sunday. Especially considering the depth and talent they possess on both sides of the ball. If Dallas wants to continue it's winning streak and be head and shoulders ahead of most of their competition in the NFC, then their match-up against the Vikings will prove to be a pivotal one.
So watch out for an explosive performance from all their superstars on Sunday night as they work tirelessly to live up to expectations and come away with another big win. Their Week 8 match-up will not be a cake walk by any means but it's important to note that they'll be bring the heat on Sunday night and creating all kinds of mismatches for Minnesota.