Raiders vs. Cowboys: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

The Oakland Raiders have a tough task ahead of them on Thanksgiving Day when they travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys.

The second of three games on Thursday's holiday schedule, this lopsided contest should be easily won by the home team, but nothing's guaranteed regarding the inconsistent Cowboys.

Dallas is coming off a huge road victory over NFC East rivals the New York Giants on Sunday. The thrilling 24-21 win moved the Cowboys into a tie with the Philadelphia Eagles for first place in the division, as both teams have a record of 6-5. 

The Raiders have won four games this year, surprising many experts, who judged the team as one of the league's worst before the season began. However, with three losses in the past four games, this team is limping toward the finish line.

Here's a look at when and where you can catch the action, along with injury reports for both teams, an examination of the game's biggest key and a final prediction. 

When: Thursday, Nov. 28, at 4:30 p.m. ET

Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Watch: CBS

Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket

Betting Lines (via Covers) 

• Over/Under: 45.5 points
• Spread: Dallas (-6.5)

Raiders Injury Report (via Raiders.com)

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	MON.	TUE.	WED.	GAME STATUS
Branch, Tyvon	SS	Ankle	DNP	DNP	-	-
Burnett, Kevin	OLB	Quad	LP	LP	-	-
Hunter, Jason	DE	Foot	DNP	DNP	-	-
Jenkins, Mike	CB	Concussion	LP	LP	-	-
Maiava, Kaluka	LB	Ribs	LP	LP	-	-
McFadden, Darren	RB	Hamstring	LP	LP	-	-
Moore, Denarius	WR	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	-	-
Moore, Sio	LB	Shoulder	LP	LP	-	-
Muir, Daniel	DT	Knee	LP	LP	-	-
Rivera, Mychal	TE	Concussion	LP	LP	-	-
Watson, Menelik	T	Illness	-	DNP	-	-

Cowboys Injury Report (via DallasCowboys.com)

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	MON.	TUE.	WED.	GAME STATUS
Austin, Miles	WR	Hamstring	FP	FP	-	-
Bryant, Dez	WR	Back	FP	FP	-	-
Claiborne, Morris	CB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	-	-
Durant, Justin	LB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	-	-
Harris, Dwayne	WR	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	-	-
Hatcher, Jason	DT	Neck	LP	LP	-	-
Hayden, Nick	DT	Ribs	FP	FP	-	-
Holloman, DeVonte	LB	Neck	LP	LP	-	-
Lee, Sean	LB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	-	-
Selvie, George	DE	Shoulder	FP	FP	-	-
Ware, DeMarcus	DE	Thigh	LP	LP	-	-
Wilcox, J.J.	S	Knee	FP	FP	-	-

Can Matt McGloin Shred Dallas' Secondary?

It's no secret that the Cowboys have struggled to stop teams from making plays in the passing game. The team's fans will point to Sunday's game against New York as a positive sign (Eli Manning held to just 174 yards), but the cold weather and depleted Giants receiving corps had a lot to do with the end result.

Remember, it's only been one game since New Orleans dropped 625 total yards of offense and 40 first downs on this defense.

Heading into this upcoming game, the Cowboys rank No. 31 in the NFL in passing yards allowed (299 per game) and the team has allowed an astonishing 22 passing touchdowns (third-worst mark in the league). 

But surely Matt McGloin—an undrafted rookie out of Penn State—won't give Dallas any grief on Thursday, right?

Think again. 

McGloin managed to dice up Houston's league-leading pass defense two weeks ago in a winning effort for 197 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Then, last week in a losing effort, he passed for 260 yards with a touchdown and an interception against the No. 7-ranked Tennessee Titans. 

Not surprisingly, after these two impressive performances, head coach Dennis Allen was quick to name the rookie his starter for Thursday's game, as noted by Pro Football Talk:

Making things more interesting, Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne injured his hamstring in Week 12 and didn't return to the game, and if he's unable to go on a short week, then Dallas could be in trouble against Oakland's passing attack. 

Prediction

It would be just like Dallas to lose this game. 

However, the only road win Oakland has procured this season came against the Houston Texans two weeks ago. Furthermore, the overall record of the four teams the Raiders have beaten this year is 14-30.

The Raiders aren't talented enough on defense to shut down Dallas' potent offensive attack, which means McGloin will need to have a monster game to keep Oakland in this game. 

Tony Romo is due for a big game at home against Oakland's porous secondary, which allows 258 yards per game (No. 25 in the NFL) and has allowed 21 touchdowns through the air this year (No. 25). 

Dallas will keep the pressure on Philadelphia with a big win, improving to 7-5 on the season.

Final Score 

Cowboys win 35-21.

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