The Dallas Cowboys (5-7) look to win their third straight game as they host Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) on Monday.

While the Cowboys are trending in a better direction than the Bengals, who have lost three straight, Cincinnati poses a real threat to Dallas. The Cowboys have yet to meet a quarterback of Burrow’s caliber this season. In his last four games, Burrow has thrown 15 touchdown passes with just two interceptions. However, the Bengals are just 1-3 in those games, due in large part to their poor defense.

Will the Cowboys’ Cooper Rush-led offense be able to score enough points to keep pace with Burrow’s Bengals?

The Dallas Morning News‘ Columnists and beat writers offer their predictions below.

Tim Cowlishaw

Playing two opposing styles seems to benefit the Bengals. I think the pressure Dallas puts on Joe Burrow can help them stay in the game with the outstanding visitors. But only two teams have sacked Burrow four times, and only one of them (Pittsburgh) beat the Bengals and still allowed 38 points. So it’s up to Dallas to slow the game down in terms of number of possessions, expect as much as possible from Rico Dowdle and try to win a game in the 20s. Feels awfully difficult for a team that hasn’t stopped a good quarterback from playing his best all year. Bengals 34, Cowboys 22

Damon Marx

Cooper Rush establishes himself as the Cowboys’ QB1. That’s great, but he’s just not as dynamic as Dak Prescott and will need to play a perfect game for the Cowboys to keep up with the outstanding Bengals. Yes, the Cowboys defense is getting healthy and, unsurprisingly, better under Mike Zimmer. There just aren’t many scenarios in which Dallas could make an upset on Monday Night Football – the Cowboys are a significant underdog according to the Vegas wise guys. Bengals 31, Cowboys 20

David Moore

Everyone points out how brilliant Joe Burrow has been playing over the last few weeks. He has thrown 15 touchdown passes in the last four games. The Bengals are averaging 35 points in this stretch. Impressive? Secure. But people are missing the bigger picture. The quarterback has a tumbler from the Dark Knight trilogy. How can the Cowboys keep up? Advantage, Cincinnati.

Bengals 27, Cowboys 17

Abraham Nudelstejer

The Cowboys are learning firsthand why the Bengals quarterback should be considered in the MVP conversation. Cincinnati has the NFL’s best passing offense with 3,337 yards, and Joe Burrow’s 30 touchdown passes is the most in the league. Burrow will take advantage of the Cowboys’ vulnerable defense, which allows an average of 212.1 yards per game (14th in the league). Ja’Marr Chase, Burrow’s favorite target, will shine under the lights at AT&T Stadium on Monday night as the Bengals claim victory. Bengals 30, Cowboys 17

Kevin Sherrington

Two of the NFL’s biggest losses this season collide in the Blew-it Bowl. At least the Bengals still have their QB, so they will control the ball and the story and end the Cowboys’ winning streak as it was defined. This is what’s best for the Cowboys’ long-term interests. With the return of DeMarcus Lawrence and others, losing will become more difficult in the coming weeks. Bengals 27, Cowboys 17

Calvin Watkins

If the Cowboys want to move toward the final playoff spot in the NFC, they’ll have to beat the Bengals. It’s a shame that the Bengals have an offense that the Cowboys defense will have all sorts of problems with. The Bengals have too many weapons and the Cowboys’ defense, while improving, just can’t stop them. Bengals 28, Cowboys 20

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