Overview

• Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET Sunday in Charlotte on Fox.
• Dallas enters off a 37-22 road win over the Jets and seeks consecutive victories for the first time under Brian Schottenheimer.
• Carolina rallied past Miami behind Dowdle’s 206 rushing yards and a steadier second half from Bryce Young.
• Previews highlight Dak Prescott’s high-scoring form, with tight end Jake Ferguson a primary target against a defense that has struggled versus the position.
• Analysts project a close contest shaped by run efficiency and red-zone conversion, with several predictions giving Dallas a narrow edge.