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Sin City is set for a clash between two of the NFL’s most historic franchises, where the five-time Super Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1) make their first-ever visit to Allegiant Stadium to face the three-time champion Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) on “Monday Night Football.” While both teams find themselves struggling through disappointing seasons, this Week 11 matchup brings together the swagger of “America’s Team” and the Silver and Black, a prime-time showcase rooted in the league’s rich history.
The Cowboys are playing their first game since the tragic death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. Though the emotional weight is undeniable, Dallas hopes to use the moment as a catalyst for its season. The Cowboys have bolstered their defense, which currently ranks 31st in the NFL, by acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams from the Jets and veteran linebacker Logan Wilson from the Bengals. With a top-tier offense led by quarterback Dak Prescott, the infusion of these playmakers aims to stabilize a defense that has struggled to support its high-powered counterpart.
The Raiders, under new head coach Pete Carroll, are seeking a signature victory to validate the direction of their franchise. The challenge for Las Vegas will be igniting an offense that ranks a lowly 31st in scoring, compounded by quarterback Geno Smith leading the NFL in interceptions. However, the Raiders benefit from a mini-bye week after their previous Thursday game, a 10-7 prime-time loss to the Broncos.
Dallas’ explosive offense, which ranks fourth in total yards and points scored, will test a Raiders defense that, despite the team’s struggles, has held opponents in check at times and is coming off a 10-point performance. Conversely, Las Vegas’ ground-oriented offense will attempt to exploit a Cowboys defense that has been prone to giving up yardage. The clash between Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty and the newly reinforced Cowboys defensive front, featuring the debut of Williams, is a storyline to watch.
As the two titans of football history meet in this crucial mid-November battle, the outcome has the potential to redefine the trajectories of their seasons. For the Cowboys, a win would mean moving past a period of immense tragedy, establishing the new defensive additions, and staying firmly in the hunt for an NFC playoff spot. For the Raiders, defeating a perennial powerhouse on Monday night at home would inject badly needed confidence and signal that a turnaround is within reach under Carroll.
Follow along for updates throughout the night below.
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6:20 p.m.: The Cowboys’ opponent, the Raiders, are also paying their respects to Kneeland tonight. During warmups, Las Vegas players, coaches and staff are wearing shirts with “Call an audible” on the front and the suicide hotline number, 988, on the back.
Raiders players, coaches and staff are wearing warmup shirt with “Call an Audible” on the front and the 988 suicide hotline number on the back pic.twitter.com/ZeT3cdF28j
— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) November 17, 2025
6:13 p.m.: Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott took a few minutes pregame to say some prayers for Kneeland, only a few hours before the Cowboys kick off in the first game since his passing.
Dak Prescott takes a moment to honor Marshawn Kneeland ahead of MNF.pic.twitter.com/4Lqt8rwHLt
— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2025
5:36 p.m.: The Cowboys are on site, and some of them are already repping Kneeland t-shirts.
.@dak and the @dallascowboys are honoring their late teammate Marshawn Kneeland with these pregame shirts tonight 💙🤍 pic.twitter.com/Z9xY99jxh8
— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2025
5:18 p.m.: In honor of Kneeland, Dallas will be wearing custom-made t-shirts for warmups.
One Love 💙 pic.twitter.com/yQcJYJo9ib
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) November 17, 2025
5:10 p.m.: This is the first time the Cowboys will play without Marshawn Kneeland — who tragically took his life only a few days after the team’s last game against the Cardinals — and the team will be playing with heavy hearts.
A locker tonight for the late Marshawn Kneeland.
pic.twitter.com/tDsAiIL0rg— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 17, 2025
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Where to watch Cowboys vs. Raiders
Cowboys vs. Raiders start time
- Date: Monday, Nov. 17
- Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The Cowboys and Raiders will kick off Week 11’s edition of “Monday Night Football” at 8:15 p.m. ET. This is the second straight game that Las Vegas is in primetime; for Dallas, it is its second time on “Monday Night Football” in three weeks.
What channel is Cowboys vs. Raiders on today?
This ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup will air on ABC and ESPN.
Fans can also stream ‘Monday Night Football’ on Fubo and the ESPN app. Fubo carries ESPN in its channel lineup, along with a variety of other channels, and is offering a free trial.
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Cowboys remaining 2025 schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (EST) |
| Mon, Nov 17 | at Raiders | 8:15 PM |
| Sun, Nov 23 | vs Eagles | 4:25 PM |
| Thu, Nov 27 | vs Chiefs | 4:30 PM |
| Thu, Dec 4 | at Lions | 8:15 PM |
| Sun, Dec 14 | vs Vikings | 8:20 PM |
| Sun, Dec 21 | vs Chargers | 1:00 PM |
| Thu, Dec 25 | at Commanders | 1:00 PM |
| Sun, Jan 4 | at Giants | TBD |
Raiders remaining 2025 schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (EST) |
| Mon, Nov 17 | vs Cowboys | 8:15 PM |
| Sun, Nov 23 | vs Browns | 4:05 PM |
| Sun, Nov 30 | at Chargers | 4:25 PM |
| Sun, Dec 7 | vs Broncos | 4:05 PM |
| Sun, Dec 14 | at Eagles | 1:00 PM |
| Sun, Dec 21 | at Texans | 4:25 PM |
| Sun, Dec 28 | vs Giants | TBD |
| Sun, Jan 4 | vs Chiefs | TBD |
