Monday Night NFL: Las Vegas Raiders v Dallas Cowboys

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Monday Night NFL - Las Vegas Raiders v Dallas Cowboys

Monday Night Football gets a dose of high drama this week as the Las Vegas Raiders host the Dallas Cowboys in a game that could feel more like a playoff elimination preview than a midseason matchup. The Raiders enter at 2–7, still searching for answers under head coach Pete Carroll, while Dallas sits at 3–5–1, trying to fight its way back into relevance under Brian Schottenheimer. For both teams, this isn’t just about wins — it’s about salvaging respect, momentum, and hope for a turnaround.

Las Vegas has endured a difficult season thus far, with an offense that ranks among the worst in the league and a roster still adjusting to Carroll’s system.  Despite the struggles, the Raiders remain dangerous in flashes — especially when Maxx Crosby brings the heat off the edge and rookie running back Ashton Jeanty shows glimpses of his big-play potential. A win on Monday night would be more than just a bright spot; it could be a turning point for a team desperate to salvage its season.

On the other side, the Cowboys come into Allegiant Stadium with one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, led by Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and newly added weapons like George Pickens. But their defense has been leaky all year, allowing over 397 yards per game and becoming a liability in key moments.  Dallas has aggressively tried to fill that gap via trades — bringing in Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson — but facing the Raiders under the bright lights will be one of their toughest tests yet. With both teams under pressure and going all in, Monday night could be the kind of matchup that reshapes their season path.

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Las Vegas Raiders v Dallas Cowboys - Insight and Analysis

Key Matchups & Tactical Preview

The most defining battle of the night will occur in the trenches, where Maxx Crosby faces a Dallas offensive line that has struggled with consistency all season. Prescott is at his best when kept clean, and the Cowboys’ offense thrives on rhythm throws and chunk plays. If Crosby can collapse the pocket and force Prescott off-platform, the Raiders can disrupt the timing that Dallas depends on. Expect Las Vegas to dial up pressure packages early, especially against an offensive line still adjusting to personnel shuffles. On the flip side, if Dallas can neutralize Crosby and establish protection, their passing game becomes a different beast — particularly with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens attacking isolated matchups downfield.

Offensively, the Raiders’ biggest challenge will be carving out sustained drives against a Cowboys defense bolstered by recent acquisitions like Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson. Las Vegas has lacked efficiency and explosiveness, but Ashton Jeanty provides a spark whenever he touches the ball — whether in traditional carries or on designed screens and check-downs. The Cowboys, who have struggled against versatile backs, will need disciplined linebacker play and sure tackling to keep Jeanty contained. For the Raiders to stay competitive, they’ll need to control the pace, stay ahead of the sticks, and prevent the game from becoming a high-scoring track meet.

A critical chess match will unfold between Pete Carroll’s defense and the Cowboys’ wide receiver trio. With Lamb and Pickens capable of winning one-on-one battles, Dallas will test Las Vegas’ secondary repeatedly, forcing them to choose between rolling coverage to star receivers or dedicating resources to stopping the run. The Raiders will likely try to force Dallas into long drives rather than surrendering explosive plays, but that strategy hinges on disciplined coverage and gap integrity — two areas that have let them down this season. Whichever team wins these tactical battles in space and at the line of scrimmage will control the flow of the game and, ultimately, the Monday Night spotlight.

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Dallas Cowboys Moneyline

The Cowboys need a win here if they are to have any hope of maintaining pace with the rest. It is already a stretch for them to make the playoffs at this point but with recent trade additions to the defence, they should be a lot harder to score against and the offence speaks for itself with Ceedee Lamb and George Pickens.

Javonte Williams Anytime TD

Javonte Williams is the goalline threat for the Cowboys and it more of a power back than the elegance of others. Against a Raiders D line with Crosby on it, he will need all that power to get in the endzone but he has a high chance to find it.

Ashton Jeanty 50+ Rushing Yards

Jeanty needs a big game having had a few weeks of inconsistency despite his positive start to his rookie season. This offence will go as he goes, considering they traded away Jakobi Meyers who have even less firepower. He is capable of breaking this yardage in 1 go if given the chance but we can see the Raiders using a run first offence.

Ceedee Lamb 60+ Receiving Yards

Ceedee is fit again and that is one of the biggest factors for the Cowboys to win games. This is on the low end of what we would expect Ceedee to get with him being their main receiver. The addition of Pickens has not slowed down his targets or yards and they will look for him a lot tonight.

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Where to Watch the NFL in the UK and the World

Watching the NFL in the UK

Sky Sports (Pay-TV and Streaming)

  • Sky Sports NFL has returned as the dedicated NFL channel for UK and Ireland audiences, launching September 1, 2025, under a new multi-year rights agreement running through 2027–28.

  • The deal brings a nearly 50% increase in live NFL coverage, including:

    • A second Sunday game at 6 p.m. local time

    • Up to two additional Sunday evening games at 9 p.m.

    • All London and European games

    • Thursday Night, Sunday Night, and Monday Night Football

    • NFL RedZone, Thanksgiving games, playoffs, Pro Bowl, and Super Bowl LX coverage

  • You can access Sky Sports NFL via:

    • Sky satellite (channel 412)

    • Sky Stream (channel 410)

    • NOW (Sky’s no-contract streaming platform)

    • Virgin Media, among other third-party providers

Channel 5 / 5ACTION (Free-to-Air)

  • A new free-to-air broadcast deal lets UK viewers watch two live NFL games each Sunday:

    • One at 6 p.m. on Channel 5

    • Another at 9 p.m. on 5ACTION, which will be branded “5NFL” during NFL evenings

  • Coverage includes:

    • Super Bowl, London & Dublin Games, Thanksgiving, and selection playoff games

    • A family-friendly, interactive studio show called NFL: Big Game Night, hosted by Dermot O’Leary, Sam Quek, and Osi Umenyiora

DAZN – NFL Game Pass International

  • Through DAZN in the UK, you can subscribe to NFL Game Pass International, offering:

    • Live and on-demand access to every regular-season and playoff game, plus the Super Bowl

    • Full access to NFL RedZone, NFL Network shows, replays, and exclusive content like press conferences and analysis

  • Pricing in the UK is available via DAZN (typically around £169.99 annually or installments discounted)

  • Note: DAZN in the UK will broadcast two Sunday games per week on a 24-hour delay as part of simulcast rules


Watching the NFL Around the World (Outside the UK)

DAZN – NFL Game Pass International

  • Globally (excluding the USA & China), NFL Game Pass International remains the primary way to watch:

    • All regular-season and playoff games live and on-demand (~335 games per season)

    • NFL RedZone, NFL Network, plus archival content like documentaries and NFL originals

  • Available in countries such as Spain, Germany, Italy, France, and beyond with localized pricing

Region-Specific Broadcasters

  • Across Europe and other regions, several broadcasters hold local NFL rights:

    • Spain: DAZN

    • Germany/Austria/Switzerland: DAZN; RTL Deutschland also covers select games free-to-air

    • France: M6 Group and beIN Sports

    • Italy/Netherlands: DAZN and ESPN

    • Nordic countries: TV 2 Sport (Denmark), TV4 (Sweden/Finland)

    • More in: Portugal, Poland, Greece, Hungary, etc

NFL Sunday Ticket

  • Available in Canada on DAZN

  • Optionally in Mexico, Central America, South America & the Caribbean through platforms like Sky México, Vrio, and Vivo TV

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