Panthers vs. Cowboys predictions: NFL experts share picks for Week 6 'buckle up' game

The Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys will do battle in a Week 6 contest at Bank of America Stadium that has a little extra juice thanks to running back Rico Dowdle.

Following his incredible 200-yard performance in last week's win, Dowdle had a message for his former mates ahead of the revenge game on Sunday.

"They got to buckle up," Dowdle said of the Cowboys, according to ESPN's David Newton. "I think they know for sure. They didn't keep me there for five years for no reason."

Dowdle has since clarified that he didn't mean any ill will toward his old team, but you know deep down inside he's got a little extra motivation after the Cowboys let him walk in free agency.

"They did allow me to live out my dream for my five years there, so no hard feelings," Dowdle added. "Nature of the business on why I didn't return there. There was no offer made. Definitely be looking to prove it to them."

Dowdle looks set to get another monster workload in Week 6, as Chuba Hubbard did not practice all week due to a calf injury and looks set to be ruled out.

So, who do experts think will have their seatbelt fastened the tightest in this contest? Let's take a look.

Panthers vs. Cowboys predictions

MMQB

Albert Breer: Cowboys

Clare Brennan: Cowboys

Mitch Goldich: Cowboys

Gilberto Manzano: Cowboys

Conor Orr: Cowboys

John Pluym: Panthers

Matt Verderame: Cowboys

ESPN

Stephania Bell: Cowboys

Matt Bowen: Cowboys

Mike Clay: Cowboys

Jeremy Fowler: Cowboys

Dan Graziano: Cowboys

Kalyn Kahler: Cowboys

Pamela Maldonado: Cowboys

Eric Moody: Cowboys

Jason Reid: Cowboys

Lindsey Thiry: Cowboys

Seth Wickersham: Cowboys

CBS Sports

Pete Prisco: Cowboys

Cody Benjamin: Cowboys

Jared Dubin: Cowboys

Ryan Wilson: Cowboys

John Breech: Cowboys

Tyler Sullivan: Cowboys

Dave Richard: Cowboys

Jamey Eisenberg: Cowboys

Vinnie Iyer, The Sporting News: Cowboys 31, Panthers 24

Iyer: "The Cowboys draw another defense against which they can stay aggressive with Dak Prescott and Javonte Williams. Rico Dowdle will be out for revenge against his former team, but this will be more about Bryce Young staying game at home. Unfortunately, Prescott is too hot at the moment for him to be 'out-shot.'"

Number of experts picking Cowboys: 26

Number of experts picking Panthers: 1

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