Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (88) and linebacker Jamin Davis rushes Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Mon Nov 17, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Las Vegas Raiders (2-8) lost their fourth straight game, 33-16, at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys (4-5-1) inside Allegiant Stadium on national television..

The Raiders actually led early in the contest, after Max Crosby forced a fumble out of Dak Prescott’s hands in Dallas territory. The Silver and Black capitalized on the visitors’ mistake. Kicker Daniel Carlson booted a 25-yard field goal, to put the home team up by three, 3-0.

Dallas kicker Brandon Aubrey put the Lone Star State Desperados on the board with his 50-yard FG conversion, tying the game at three, 3-3. However, Carlson came right back and made one from 45 yards out, placing the Raiders back in front, 6-3.

That advantage lasted to the end of the first quarter. After the first 15 minutes of the contest, the Raiders were on top by three. Unfortunately, the second quarter was a totally different scenario that the field goal filled first stanza..

Prescott got the party started early in the second quarter. He tossed an 18-yard to WR CeeDee Lamb nine seconds into the quarter. The Cowboys not only took the lead, but snatched momentum from the Raiders. Dak was not finished there. Less than 10 minutes later he lofted another TD pass for five yards to his tight end Jake Ferguson. Before anyone knew it, the Cowboys went from down three to up 11 in under 10 minutes of second quarter gameplay, 17-6.

Raiders quarterback threw a costly interception, which Dallas took with gratitude. They parlayed that into yet another visit to paydirt. Prescott hit WR George Pickens for a 37-yard strike, to widen the lead to 18 points, 24-6 near the midway point of the game. Las Vegas mustered up three more points before recess.

As the halftime whistle sounded, Daniel Carlson booted a 38-yarder through the uprights to close the deficit to 15. At the half, the North Texas rustlers led 24-9 after 30 minutes of regulation.

During the mid game break, musical entertainment was provided for the full house in the Raiders’ domain. Cornell Haynes Jr. (Nelly) performed to the delight of many, while some are upset for his previous performance at another venue.

The third quarter started with an uninspiring possession by the Raiders. Dallas added more points to their total with a little more than six minutes left in the third quarter. Prescott passed his fourth touchdown to his f4th different target. The last one was a two yard exchange with WR Ryan Flournoy. The Cowboys took their largest advantage of the evening (22), when they went up 31-9 during the 3/4 mark of the battle.

Early in the final quarter, Geno Smith finally found someone in the endzone. He secured WR Tre Tucker with a two yard loft for six. The Raiders seemingly still had fight in them early in the fourth quarter, trailing by 15 (31-16). Less than two minutes later, there was another tally added to the scoreboard.

Running back Ashton Jeanty took a handoff in his own endzone, but failed to exit the premises before being swarm tackled by ‘Dem Boys. The safety garnered two more points to Dallas’ already impressive total, 33-16. The Cowboys decided to take several kneels, showing mercy to the Raiders and Pete Carroll.

After the allotted 60 minutes elapsed, the Dallas Cowboys were the victors by 17 points. The celebration was subdued, as the team, league and MNF were respectfully honoring the life of the Late Marshawn Kneeland, He recently died by suicide, and the Cowboys in particular have dealt with a whirlwind of emotions.

The Raiders will next be in action Sunday, November 23 hosting the Cleveland Browns at 1:05 PM PT on CBS. The Cowboys head back to Dallas (Arlington) to host the Philadelphia Eagles on the same date at 3:25 PM CT on FOX.