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The Dallas Cowboys and Las Vegas Raiders meet in a “Monday Night Football” matchup of two teams on the outside of the NFL playoff picture.
The first year of the Pete Carroll era in “Sin City” has been short on wins and, well, just about everything else. It’s been an underwhelming go of it for the 2-7 Raiders, who entered the season looking to change the culture and their fortunes with a new-look offense.
Geno Smith and Ashton Jeanty, two new faces who were tasked with helping reform the offense, have underperformed. While Jeanty, the 2025 first-round selection, can lean on offensive line play as a reason for his lackluster rookie season, Smith has been a turnover machine in his first year in the silver and black.
Speaking of offense, Dallas’ has hummed along all season, but the majority of the Cowboys’ subpar 3-5-1 record can be hung on the defense. While Brian Schottenheimer has helped the offense reach new heights with Dak Prescott under center, the defense has been unable to get meaningful stops all season. That has resulted in a negative-14 point differential, a mark that Dallas will need to improve to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Notably, this will be the first matchup for the Cowboys since the untimely death of defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland, so emotions are sure to run high for Schottenheimer and Co. on Monday night.
USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights and more from the Week 11 “Monday Night Football” matchup below. All times are Eastern.
The Cowboys answered the Raiders’ early field goal with a seven-play 37-yard drive that resulted in a 50-yard field goal from Aubrey. Things are tied now 3-3 with 5:36 left in the first quarter.
Raiders 3, Cowboys 3
Kenny Clark sacked Geno Smith on first down to put the Raiders behind the chains. They couldn’t get back on track after that, so Carlson came on for the short-distance field goal and made it.
The Raiders are now leading 3-0 with 7:55 left in the first quarter.
Raiders 3, Cowboys 0
Las Vegas’ defense is off to a good start. After forcing Dallas into a three-and-out on the Cowboys’ first possession, Crosby was able to chase Prescott down from behind and force a fumble.
The Raiders jumped on the ball, giving them an instant red-zone opportunity.
Neither Lamb nor Pickens played during the Cowboys’ first drive against the Raiders, which ended in a three-and-out. Lamb came onto the field for the first play of the second drive while Pickens checked in just a play later.
The Raiders got off to a good start to Monday’s game, as Geno Smith completed an 18-yard pass to Brock Bowers for a first down. Las Vegas stalled after that, but A.J. Cole was able to pin the Cowboys deep with a well-placed 43-yard punt.
Dallas will start its second possession from its own 4-yard line.
The Cowboys made a strange personnel decision to open Monday’s game. They ran three plays but did not have either of their top receivers, Lamb or Pickens, on the field.
ESPN’s Lisa Salters reported she was told Lamb and Pickens remaining on the sideline was “strictly a coach’s decision” and was not related to any injury issues.
What channel is Raiders vs Cowboys on Monday Night Football?TV channel: ESPN | ESPN2 (Manningcast)
ESPN is the broadcast home of “MNF.” Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be on the call, with Lisa Salters providing updates and reports from the sideline.
The “Manningcast” alternate broadcast, hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning, will air on ESPN2.
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What time is Raiders vs Cowboys on Monday Night Football tonight?Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET | 7:20 p.m. CT
The Raiders and Cowboys are scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET. Dallas travels to Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada to take on Las Vegas.
Raiders vs Cowboys live stream
Cord-cutters will have a few options to watch “MNF” in Week 11. ESPN’s streaming services, Select and Unlimited, will broadcast the game.
Fubo carries the ESPN family of networks, meaning you’ll be able to catch NFL action all season long with the streaming service. Fubo also offers a free trial.
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Raiders vs Cowboys prediction
The Raiders haven’t done much good of anything all season long. Quarterback play has been subpar, the offensive line has been porous, the defense middling. Vegas’ hope is that they’ll be able to get key stops and then have their way with a bad Dallas defense. But with Dallas defensive reinforcements inbound, the Cowboys could put together a different unit on the field from this point forward. Cowboys win by a touchdown on the road.
Prediction: Dallas 27, Raiders 20
Raiders vs Cowboys live betting odds, moneyline, O/UDamone Clark (LB)Jaydon Blue (RB)Trikweze Bridges (CB)Hakeem Adeniji (OT)Jonathan Mingo (WR)Solomon Thomas (DT)
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Tonight will be the Cowboys‘ first game since the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland nearly two weeks ago. The team will wear t-shirts honoring Kneeland during pregame warmups. The team revealed the t-shirt on social media a few hours before the game.
The Cowboys enter “Monday Night Football” in second place in the NFC East. Here’s how the division stacks up:
Philadelphia Eagles (8-2)Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1)Washington Commanders (3-8)New York Giants (2-9)
The Raiders entered Week 11 in last place in the AFC West standings.
Denver Broncos (9-2)Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)Kansas City Chiefs (5-5)Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)Denver Broncos (9-2; AFC West leaders)New England Patriots (9-2; AFC East leaders)Indianapolis Colts (8-2; AFC South leaders)Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4; AFC North leaders)Buffalo Bills (7-3; wild card No. 1)Los Angeles Chargers (7-4; wild card No. 2)Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4; wild card No. 3)
In the hunt: Houston Texans (5-5), Kansas City Chiefs (5-5), Baltimore Ravens (5-5), Miami Dolphins (4-7), Cincinnati Bengals (3-7)
Philadelphia Eagles (8-2; NFC East leaders)Los Angeles Rams (8-2; NFC West leaders)Chicago Bears (7-3; NFC North leaders)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4; NFC South leaders)Seattle Seahawks (7-3; wild card No. 1)Green Bay Packers (6-3-1; wild card No. 2)San Francisco 49ers (7-4; wild card No. 3)
In the hunt: Detroit Lions (6-4), Carolina Panthers (6-5), Minnesota Vikings (4-6), Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1), Arizona Cardinals (3-7), Atlanta Falcons (3-7)
Below are the full terms of the Micah Parsons trade:
Packers get:Cowboys get2027 first-round pickDLÂ Kenny Clark2026 first-round pick
Yes, there will be a ManningCast in Week 11. The Manning brothers will be on the alt-cast for the “Monday Night Football” game between the Cowboys and Raiders, marking the fourth of six consecutive weeks with a ManningCast.
Start time:Â 8:15 p.m. ET | 7:15 p.m. CT | 6:15 p.m. MT
The Cowboys-Raiders “Monday Night Football” matchup will air at 8:15 p.m. ET, the customary start time for “MNF.”
The Cowboys are planning to wear a helmet decal for the rest of the season to honor Marshawn Kneeland. The team revealed that sticker ahead of their Week 11 “Monday Night Football” game against the Raiders.
Cowboys get:Jets get:DTÂ Mazi Smith2026 second-round pick2027 first-round pick (better of Cowboys or Packers pick)
The Cowboys acquired Williams, hoping the 2022 All-Pro first-teamer can help turn around a defense that has struggled greatly in 2025 following the Micah Parsons trade. Williams has graded as Pro Football Focus‘ seventh-best interior defender and will be an immediate starter next to veteran Kenny Clark.