The Dallas Cowboys are gearing up for a preseason showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders, but one notable absence on the field will be their star quarterback, Dak Prescott.
While this matchup presents an opportunity for Dallas to halt the Raiders’ impressive six-game winning streak in preseason encounters, the Cowboys’ primary concern is the safety of their key players. Dak Prescott, in particular, has taken a cautious approach this year, opting to stay on the sidelines for most of the team’s earlier exhibition matches.
It’s worth noting that Prescott hasn’t participated in a preseason game since 2019, and this year is no exception. Once again, Prescott and the majority of Dallas’ starters will be sitting out their third straight preseason game. Instead, the reins will be handed over to the backup quarterbacks, Will Grier and Cooper Rush, for the Raiders matchup.
However, don’t mistake Prescott’s absence from the preseason action for idleness. On the contrary, he’s been diligently using this time to immerse himself in game footage and study their upcoming opponents. In his own words, “Understanding that I wasn’t playing in the preseason a week ago allowed me to move forward and watch some of their past games, our history with them. You’ve got to prepare. It’s game one. You want to start off hot and start off the right way, and when you’ve got the time, you’ve got to use it.”
How to Watch Cowboys vs Raiders
With the regular season opener against the New York Giants looming, Prescott’s dedication to preparation is crystal clear.
For those eager to catch the action between the Cowboys and the Raiders, mark your calendars for Saturday, August 26th, at 8 p.m. (ET) at AT&T Stadium. There are multiple options for tuning in: local viewers can watch on CBS 11, while those outside of Texas can turn to the NFL Network for coverage. Las Vegas residents have the option of FOX 5 Vegas, or they can conveniently stream the game on Raiders.com using their mobile devices.
If online streaming is your preferred method, you’re in luck. There are several legitimate platforms to choose from, including ESPN+, NFL+, fuboTV, DirectTV Stream, Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV, all offering the opportunity to live stream the game and savor every thrilling moment.
