The Cowboys will head into Sunday night’s matchup at Lambeau Field without DeMarvion Overshown.
Dallas officially ruled the starting linebacker out on Saturday afternoon after listing him as questionable on Friday’s injury report. Overshown, who has been sidelined since hurting his hamstring in the season-opening loss to the New York Giants, did not travel to Green Bay, Tommy Yarrish of the team’s official website reported on X.
It’s another hit for a defense that already has plenty to manage. The Cowboys enter Week 6 with the No. 30 overall defense in the league, and Overshown’s absence only adds to the pressure on a battered unit trying to help get Dallas back in the win column.
The trip to Green Bay also keeps the Cowboys in the spotlight for another primetime stage. They’re set for their second straight Sunday Night Football appearance, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m.
ET on NBC. Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will call the game, while Melissa Stark and Kaylee Hartung will report from the sideline.
Peacock will carry the live stream.
Here’s the full game information for Sunday night:
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Start Time: 8:20 p.m.
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Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Venue: Lambeau Field
TV Info: NBC & Peacock
Betting Odds: Cowboys +1.5 | O/U: 53.5 (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook)
Moneyline: Cowboys +100, Packers -120
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After this one, Dallas goes back on the road again for its third straight primetime game, meeting the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football in Week 7.
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