Pro Picks: Packers might beat Cowboys convincingly in prime time

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signals at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Chicago Bears on Sunday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Micah Parsons will be all business when he returns to Dallas.
The two-time All-Pro isn’t planning to socialize with his former teammates before the Green Bay Packers (2-1) kick off against the Cowboys (1-2) on Sunday night.
“I don’t never really go out during warmups anyway,” Parsons told the AP. “I like to just channel in all my focus on the minutes I got to play football.”
Expect Parsons to be at his best in an emotional matchup. He considers Dak Prescott a close friend and mentor but now will go out and look to sack him.
Jordan Love and Green Bay’s offense struggled against Cleveland. The Cowboys have struggled on defense without Parsons.
The Packers are 7-point favorites on the road. Pro Picks likes the visitors, especially with CeeDee Lamb sidelined for Dallas.
BEST BET: PACKERS: 33-17
Baltimore (1-2) at Kansas City (1-2)
Line: Ravens minus 2 1/2
Hard to believe one of these teams will be 1-3 unless they tie. Only the 2001 Patriots ever rebounded from 1-3 to win the Super Bowl.
UPSET SPECIAL: CHIEFS, 24-23
Minnesota (2-1) vs. Pittsburgh (2-1), in Dublin
Line: Vikings minus 2 1/2
Carson Wentz played well in his first start for the Vikings but now faces T.J. Watt and the Steelers. Brian Flores’ fierce defense presents a tough challenge for Aaron Rodgers.
VIKINGS: 23-19
Tennessee (0-3) at Houston (0-3)
Line: Texans minus 7
Cam Ward hasn’t brought winning to Tennessee, where coach Brian Callahan is on the hot seat already. The Texans have dug a huge hole with an unexpected poor start.
TEXANS: 22-16
Washington (2-1) at Atlanta (1-2)
Line: Commanders minus 1
Marcus Mariota was sharp filling in for Jayden Daniels but the Commanders could be without wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
FALCONS: 20-18
New Orleans (0-3) at Buffalo (3-0)
Line: Bills minus 16
Nothing is going well for the rebuilding Saints.
BILLS: 34-13
Philadelphia (3-0) at Tampa Bay (3-0)
Line: Eagles minus 3 1/2
Jalen Hurts is 1-4 against the Buccaneers, including a pair of playoff losses. But the Bucs are depleted by injuries. WR Mike Evans is out and the offensive line is decimated.
EAGLES: 27-22
Carolina (1-2) at New England (1-2)
Line: Patriots minus 5 1/2
Coming off a 30-0 rout over Atlanta, the Panthers are getting no respect from oddsmakers.
PATRIOTS: 23-16
Cleveland (1-2) at Detroit (2-1)
Line: Lions minus 9 1/2
Myles Garrett and a tough defense will keep the Browns in games. The Lions didn’t need much time to adjust to new coordinators. Their offense and defense are clicking.
LIONS: 24-13
Los Angeles Chargers (3-0) at New York Giants (0-3)
Line: Chargers minus 6 1/2
The Chargers are off to their best start since 2002.
CHARGERS: 24-16
Jacksonville (2-1) at San Francisco (3-0)
Line: 49ers minus 3
The 49ers are 2-0 with Mac Jones filling in for Brock Purdy but now they’ve lost edge Nick Bosa for the season.
49ERS: 23-19
Indianapolis (3-0) at Los Angeles Rams (2-1)
Line: Rams minus 3 1/2
Daniel Jones is rejuvenated with the Colts.The Rams would be undefeated if not for a pair of blocked field goals in the fourth quarter in Philly.
RAMS: 24-20
Chicago (1-2) at Las Vegas (1-2)
Line: Bears minus 1
Caleb Williams would be an All-Pro if he faced the Cowboys each week. Ben Johnson’s offense clicked and Williams tossed four TDs against Dallas.
BEARS: 26-23
New York Jets (0-3) at Miami (0-3)
Line: Dolphins minus 2 1/2
A pair of winless teams meet in prime time.
DOLPHINS: 24-20
Cincinnati (2-1) at Denver (1-2)
Line: Broncos minus 7 1/2
After the worst loss in franchise history, the Bengals have to play much better. BRONCOS: 23-16
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Last week: Straight up: 11-5. Against spread: 6-10.
Overall: Straight up: 36-12. Against spread: 24-24.
Prime-time: Straight up: 8-3. Against spread: 5-6.
Best Bet: Straight up: 3-0. Against spread: 2-1.
Upset Special: Straight up: 2-1. Against spread: 2-1.