Monday night’s football showdown might not feature two juggernauts, but it does offer plenty of intrigue as the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) travel to Arlington to face the Dallas Cowboys (5-7).
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images
Both teams entered the season with high hopes, but injuries, inconsistency, and missed opportunities have left them staring up at the playoff picture. Kickoff is set for 8:15 PM EST, and while it might not be a clash of the titans, it’s a chance for both squads to salvage some pride and maybe even their seasons.
How to Watch Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys:
Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
Time: 8:20 PM ET
Venue: AT&T Stadium, Dallas Texas
Channel: ESPN, ABC
Stream: Fubo
The Bengals started the season with playoff dreams, but at 4-8, those dreams are now on life support. A mix of poor execution and bad luck has plagued Cincinnati, and time is running out for Joe Burrow and company to turn things around.
Joe Burrow has had some struggles this season, and the offense has been inconsistent in trying to find a rhythm, can Burrow rekindle some of that magic under the primetime lights of Monday Night Football?
DeMarvion Overshown #13 and Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate after a defense play during the second quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. DeMarvion Overshown #13 and Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate after a defense play during the second quarter against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images
On the other side of the field, the Cowboys’ season went off the rails early when quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending injury. Backup QB Cooper Rush has stepped in admirably at times but hasn’t been able to consistently keep the offense afloat. At 5-7, Dallas still has a faint pulse in the playoff race, but they’ll need a win on Monday to keep it alive.
Micah Parsons and the Cowboys’ defense have shown flashes of brilliance, keeping them competitive in games they otherwise might have lost. Will the defense rise to the occasion once again against the Bengals?
Tune in and find out, you can stream the game on ESPN/fuboTV.
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