LAS VEGAS, (KYMA, KECY) - The Dallas Cowboys delivered one of their strongest performances of the season Monday night, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 33–16 in an emotional return to the field following the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland.
Kneeland, 24, was honored with pre-game shirts and a moment of silence before kickoff — and the Cowboys responded with focus and resilience. Dak Prescott threw for 268 yards and four touchdowns, ending a four-game prime-time winless streak while keeping Dallas’ slim playoff hopes alive.
George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb both found the end zone, combining for over 200 receiving yards despite being benched for the opening drive. Javonte Williams added balance with 93 rushing yards on 22 carries.
Meanwhile, the Raiders’ offensive struggles continued. Las Vegas ran the ball just 12 times and leaned heavily on the arm of Geno Smith, who finished with 238 yards, a touchdown, and an interception while being sacked four times. The loss drops the Raiders to 2–8 in Pete Carroll’s first season, extending a skid in which they’ve lost eight of their last nine.
Dallas moves to 4–5-1 and now prepares for a brutal stretch against Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Detroit.