Raiders Host Cowboys on MNF as Jeanty Targets Run Game, RG Powers-Johnson Heads to IR
Dallas' rebuilt front still shows run-defense leaks Las Vegas plans to test.
Overview
- The Week 11 matchup is set for Nov. 17 in Las Vegas on Monday Night Football.
- NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported starting right guard Jackson Powers-Johnson is being placed on injured reserve after a significant ankle injury, with Alex Cappa or Caleb Rogers in line to fill in.
- Dallas added Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson before the trade deadline, and Williams is expected to factor inside after joining the team.
- Despite the additions, the Cowboys remain among the league's worst against the run per Pro Football Reference, and Yahoo Sports notes they allow 397.4 total yards and 143.0 rushing yards per game.
- Rookie RB Ashton Jeanty said there are places to attack Dallas' defense, while coach Pete Carroll highlighted Dak Prescott and a top-tier Cowboys offense as the primary challenge for the 2-7 Raiders.