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The Dallas Cowboys head into Las Vegas aiming to stop a two-game skid as they meet the Raiders on Monday Night Football. Expect a high-stakes matchup under the lights at Allegiant Stadium, with roster moves and recent form shaping the storyline. Read on for where to watch, who to watch and how the latest trades could change the game.
Cowboys vs. Raiders: matchup snapshot and stakes
- Matchup: Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
- Why it matters: Both teams are navigating roster changes and trying to build momentum for the stretch run.
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The Cowboys arrive searching for answers after back-to-back losses. Quarterback Dak Prescott had been hitting a high level, but recent games have been uneven. The Raiders, meanwhile, reshaped their receiving corps at the trade deadline and will lean on new and young playmakers.
Kickoff time and date — plan your viewing
- Date: Monday, Nov. 17
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. Eastern. Expect a prime-time atmosphere with national attention and TV crews in Las Vegas.
TV networks and live streaming options for Monday Night Football
- Television: ABC and ESPN (simulcast)
- Live stream: ESPN app, Fubo
The national telecast features Joe Buck on play-by-play with Troy Aikman as analyst. Fans can stream the game through the new ESPN app or via services like Fubo, which often offers a trial for new users.
If you do not have cable, the ESPN app now supports live access to Monday Night Football. Streaming platforms carry the full slate of ESPN programming, including studio shows and replays.
Radio broadcasts and live audio channels
- National radio: SiriusXM NFL Radio, channel 88
- Team radio: Cowboys feed on channel 225; Raiders feed on channel 226
SiriusXM subscribers can tune to channel 88 for the national call. Local team broadcasts remain available on their designated SiriusXM channels for listeners who prefer home-market commentary.
Trades and roster moves shaping tonight’s game
The Cowboys bolstered their defense before the deadline, securing veteran lineman Quinnen Williams from the Jets and linebacker Logan Wilson from the Bengals. Those additions aim to tighten gaps and pressure opposing quarterbacks.
The Raiders parted ways with receiver Jakobi Meyers at the deadline. That move increases reliance on rookie running back Ashton Jeanty and second-year tight end Brock Bowers to produce consistently on offense.
Key players to monitor
- CeeDee Lamb — primary target and playmaker for the Cowboys
- Dak Prescott — veteran QB looking to regain early-season form
- Quinnen Williams — new defensive presence up the middle
- Logan Wilson — linebacker expected to add range and leadership
- Ashton Jeanty — rookie back relied upon for explosive plays
- Brock Bowers — second-year TE emerging as a key offensive option
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