The Dallas Cowboys headed into Week 14, using excessive on a two-game profitable streak and seeking to preserve the constructive momentum going. Nevertheless, because of an embarrassing particular groups blunder, they had been unable to increase the streak to 3.

Dallas’ particular teamer Nick Vigil blocked a Bengals punt earlier than Cowboys defensive again Amani Oruwariye tried to choose up the ball, missed it and allowed the Bengals to get better. From there, Cincinnati took benefit and scored a go-ahead landing to present them the 27-20 victory.

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The Cowboys had been led by quarterback Cooper Rush, who completed the sport 16-for-31 passing with 183 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Dallas, as a workforce, completed with 322 yards of complete offense and 17 first downs.

Cincinnati was led by quarterback Joe Burrow, ending the sport with 369 passing yards and three touchdowns on 33-of-44 makes an attempt, whereas JaMarr Chase gained 177 yards and two touchdowns on 14 receptions, together with the game-winner.

Burrow and Co. got here to Dallas seeking to resurrect their playoff hopes and walked out with their fifth win of the season whereas the Cowboys suffered their eighth loss, night the 2 groups at 5-8. The groups entered the season with excessive hopes however every holds lower than a 5% likelihood of constructing the postseason, per NFL.com

Cowboys vs. Bengals updates

Closing: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Dallas Cowboys 20

4Q, 1:01 — Embarrassing mistake propels Bengals to late lead

The Cowboys protection did its job and compelled a punt, giving the offense an opportunity to go win the sport with 2 minutes left on the clock. Nevertheless, Dallas’ particular groups unit makes an unconscionable mistake by touching a beforehand blocked punt, which the Bengals recovered. From there, Cincy took benefit and scored a go-ahead landing, 27-20.

4Q, 10:24 — Bengals add 3 to tie the sport

Following Dallas regaining the result in open the ultimate quarter, the Bengals drove down the sector with relative ease earlier than stalling out on the Cowboys’ 12-yard line. York punches by means of one other area aim to tie the sport at 20-20.

4Q, 14:55 — Cowboys regain result in open 4th quarter

Aided by Rico Dowdle’s second consecutive recreation with 100 speeding yards, the Cowboys have been capable of finding a rhythm on offense within the second half. Nevertheless, a 15-yard private foul from tight finish Luke Schoonmaker stalled the drive, forcing Dallas to accept a 47-yard Brandon Aubrey area aim, giving them the 20-17 result in open the ultimate quarter.

3Q, 10:32 — Dallas ties it up

The Cowboys offense comes out of the halftime break on fireplace and marches down the sector for an eight-play, 70-yard drive, punctuated by a 3-yard landing cross to Brandin Cooks to tie the sport 17-17.

Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Dallas Cowboys 10

2Q, :30 — Cincinnati provides 3 extra

Following the Cowboys going three-and-out on, the Bengals prolonged their result in seven with a 37-yard Cade York area aim.

2Q, 3:30 — Bengals take their first lead

The Cowboys’ protection held up effectively for a lot of the primary half, limiting the Bengals to just one landing late into the second quarter. Regardless of that, Cincinnati was in a position to break by means of for its second rating of the evening and take its first lead with a 19-yard landing cross from Burrow to operating again Chase Brown, 14-10.

2Q, 6:23 — Dallas provides three and regains lead

The Cowboys have been in a position to transfer the soccer effectively, each by means of the air and on the bottom, to this point, stepping into the pink zone on all three possessions. However their second drive was capped off by a foul resolution interception by Rush, whereas the third was capped by a 35-yard area aim by Brandon Aubrey to present them a 10-7 lead.

1Q, 2:45 — Bengals even the rating

Regardless of going three-and-out of their first offensive drive and following behind 7-0, the Bengals had been in a position to match the Cowboys with an 11-play, 70-yard drive capped by a 5-yard landing cross from Joe Burrow to JaMarr Chase.

1Q, 8:55 — Cowboys strike first

It has been uncommon for the Cowboys to search out offensive success within the first quarter and the primary possession particularly. Nevertheless, that pattern was bucked tonight towards the Bengals, as they put collectively a nine-play, 60-yard drive that was completed by an 11-yard landing cross from Cooper Rush to CeeDee Lamb on fourth all the way down to take an early 7-0 lead.

Cowboys vs. Bengals inactives

Cowboys:

• Deuce Vaughn
• Damone Clark
• Juanyeh Thomas
• Jalen Brooks
• Tyrus Wheat
• Andrew Sales space

Bengals:

• Charlie Jones
• Daijahn Anthony
• Orlando Brown
• Tanner McLachlan
• Sheldon Rankins

What time is the Cowboys vs Bengals recreation right now?

• Date: Dec. 9.
• Time: 7:15 p.m.
• The place: AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

What channel is the Cowboys vs Bengals recreation Monday?

• TV channel: ESPN, ABC
• Streaming stay: Fubo or ESPN
• Radio: ESPN 102.7 FM, 105.3 FM

Who is announcing the Cowboys vs Bengals game?

• Play-by-play: Joe Buck.
• Analyst: Troy Aikman.
• Sideline reporter: Lisa Salters.

With today’s game being broadcast on ESPN, former Cowboys Troy Aikman will join Joe Buck in the booth. Reporter Lisa Salters will take the sidelines.

Cowboys vs Bengals predictions

ESPN: Not one person from ESPN thinks the Cowboys will pull off the upset on Monday Night Football.

Tony Catalina, Austin American-Statesman: The Cowboys are feeling better about themselves, winning two in a row and seemingly getting a bit healthier later in the season. However, Joe Burrow and the Bengals will prove to be too much for them this week. Bengals 34, Cowboys 20.

Cowboys vs Bengals betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM, per Dec. 6:

• Spread: Bengals by 5. 5.
• Over/under: 49.5
• Moneyline: Cowboys +200, Bengals -250

• Sept. 9: Dallas Cowboys 33, Cleveland Browns 17
• Sept. 15: New Orleans Saints 44, Dallas Cowboys 19
• Sept. 22: Baltimore Ravens 28, Dallas Cowboys 25
• Sept. 26: Dallas Cowboys 20, New York Giants 15
• Oct. 6: Dallas Cowboys 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 17
• Oct. 13: Detroit Lions 47, Dallas Cowboys 9
• Oct. 27: San Francisco 49ers 30, Dallas Cowboys 24
• Nov. 3: Atlanta Falcons 27, Dallas Cowboys 21
• Nov. 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles 34, Dallas Cowboys 6
• Nov. 18: vs. Houston Texans 34, Dallas Cowboys 10
• Nov. 24: Dallas Cowboys 34, Washington Commanders 26
• Nov. 28: vs Dallas Cowboys 27, New York Giants 20
• Dec. 9: vs. Cincinnati Bengals | 7:15 p.m.
• Dec. 15: at Carolina Panthers | 12:00 p.m.
• Dec. 22: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:20 p.m.
• Dec. 29: at Philadelphia Eagles | 3:25 p.m.
• TBD: vs Washington Commanders

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