When the Cowboys (11-4) travel to face the Titans (7-8) in the first game of NFL Week 17, they will be looking to keep their slim NFC East title hopes alive. Dallas, having already clinched at least a wild-card playoff berth, can keep putting pre sure on first-place Philadelphia (13-2), whom it beat at home last week.For second-place Tenne see from the AFC South, Ben Roethlisberger Jersey this game has little meaning. It must still win in Jacksonville in Week 18 to win its division, regardle s of its outcome and what happens with the Jaguars in Houston on Sunday.The Titans are thinking about resting key players at home, including Derrick Henry, given its recent rash of injuries to starters. The Cowboys also will be a little careful but their questionable player, running back Tony Pollard (thigh), is expected to play.NFL WEEK 17 PICKS: | Spread: Cowboys by 9.5Over/under: 40Moneyline:Cowboys -600, Titans +425The Cowboys were considered double-digit favorites early in the week. ma sive number on a short week on the road, despite the decided advantage and the quality of Devin Bush T Shirts the teams. The Titans may err on the side of caution with personnel, especially around rookie QB Mailk Willis.( )Cowboys vs. Titans all-time seriesThe teams have met only 15 times all-time. The Cowboys hold an 8-7 edge. The Cowboys lost the 2018 meeting but have taken three of five overall going back 20 years to 2022.Three trends to know51 percent of spread bettors think the number is way too high in the Cowboys favor and are taking the Titans to cover.64 percent of total bettors think the number is too low, given the Cowboys' explosive offense and tendency to pile on points late in games like these.The Cowboys are 9-6 against the spread this season with 8 games going over. The Titans are 8-6 Ben Roethlisberger T Shirts ATS with only half of their games going over.Three things to watchTitans' run defense vs. the Cowboys' running backsThe Titans are allowing on average 80.1 rushing yards per game. They are second-best in the league behind only the mighty 49ers. Dallas has Derek Watt Jersey leaned a lot on Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott, but this game figures to be tough sledding with the big bodies and scheming inside.CeeDee Lamb and Dalton Schultz vs. the Titans secondaryLamb works the slot often as the Cowboys' top wide receiver and Schultz is a tough draw at tight end in the middle of the field. Tenne see will work to contain big plays from Dak Prescott but the intermediate pa sing game underneath should be favorable.Henry or no HenryThe Titans will won't stray from their run-heavy attack no matter the healthiest back, whether it's a full load from Henry or some more from rookie Ha san Haskins. They need to keep taking pre sure off and supporting the athletic Willis, operating with a limited pa sing game. The Titans will grind this out physically and dominate time of po se sion to have any shot at the upset.Stat that matters279.6. That's how many average pa Chris Wormley Jersey sing yards per game the Titans yield, second-worst in the NFL only ahead of the Vikings. This should prompt Prescott to put the ball up often to his red-hot receivers all over the field. The Cowboys need to come out pa sing with Prescott to build a lead and take the Titans out of their comfort zone. Once Dallas can flip the game to a negative game script, Willis will be overwhelmed in desperate comeback mode.Cowboys 27, Titans 13