The Cowboys are back on the stage Sunday night, and the setting could hardly be bigger. Dallas heads to Lambeau Field for a primetime matchup with the Green Bay Packers, looking to shake off the sting of an embarrassing home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and get right in Week 6.
There’s pressure on both sides, but the spot feels especially important for Dallas. The Cowboys come into the week with a chance to grab control of the NFC East, and they’re the only team in the division with a healthy starting quarterback after the Philadelphia Eagles put Jalen Hurts on injured reserve Saturday afternoon. New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is also on injured reserve, while Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels missed time with a dislocated elbow.
That said, the path won’t be simple. Green Bay is rolling after a 31-7 win over the Chicago Bears and enters Sunday Night Football as a slight 1.5-point favorite, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
Dallas has the offense to hang around, but the defense needs a much sharper showing if the Cowboys are going to turn this into a statement win. The addition of Mike Pettine to the staff is expected to help in that area.
Here’s the full viewing information for Sunday night’s game:
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
Announcers: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline reporter)
Betting Odds: Cowboys +1.5 | O/U: 53.5 (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook)
Moneyline: Cowboys +100, Packers -120
Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
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