Cowboys vs. Broncos – How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 8
📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST
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Nationwide: The game will be broadcast live on CBS.
Local Markets:
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In Dallas-Fort Worth: Watch on KTVT-TV Channel 11 (CBS Dallas).
In Denver: Watch on KCNC-TV Channel 4 (CBS Denver).
Commentators: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter).
💻 LIVE STREAMING
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Nationwide:
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NFL+: Watch live on mobile phones or tablets, including replays and highlights.
Fubo: Streaming service providing CBS, FOX, NBC, and NFL Network (offers a free trial).
YouTube TV: Includes CBS and other NFL channels, suitable for live viewing.
Paramount+: Stream CBS games live (available with Paramount+ with Showtime).
Local Markets:
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Cowboys: Watch via the Dallas Cowboys App or CBS Sports (starting at $19.99/month).
Broncos: Watch on Broncos.com or the Denver Broncos App (free in Denver region).
Out-of-Market: Requires NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube/YouTube TV) to watch out-of-market games.
🎧 RADIO BROADCAST
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Dallas: Listen live on 105.3 The Fan, with commentators Brad Sham (play-by-play), Babe Laufenberg (analyst), and Kristi Scales (sideline reporter). Spanish broadcast on 107.5 Mega.
Denver: Listen on KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM (Broncos Radio Network), with Dave Logan (play-by-play) and Rick Spielman (analyst).
Nationwide/International: Listen on SiriusXM NFL Radio, with separate Cowboys (Ch. 380) and Broncos (Ch. 225) channels.
📅 GAME DETAILS
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Time/Location: Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 3:25 CH CDT, at Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado.
Tickets: Available for purchase via StubHub, Ticketmaster, or the Empower Field App. Stadium gates open at 2:25 PM MDT, parking lots open at 12:25 PM MDT.
🔑 KEY STORYLINES
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Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1): The Cowboys are riding high after a dominant 44-22 home victory over the Washington Commanders, marking their most impressive win of the season and snapping a two-game skid. QB Dak Prescott has been on fire, throwing for 1,881 yards and 16 touchdowns (second in the NFL), including three or more TDs and a 120+ passer rating in four straight games—he's only the third QB to achieve that feat (joining Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson). WR CeeDee Lamb and newcomer George Pickens form a lethal duo (Lamb: 45 catches, 650 yards; Pickens: 22 catches, 300 yards), powering the league's top total offense (390.6 yards per game). However, the defense—ranked 32nd overall (401.6 yards allowed per game)—struggles against the run and has vulnerabilities, conceding 180 rushing yards recently amid injuries to key defenders like DeMarvion Overshown. Road challenges loom, with only 1 win in their last 5 away games, but a victory here could push them above .500 and solidify their NFC East contention.
Denver Broncos (5-2): The Broncos are surging with a four-game win streak after a record-setting Week 7 comeback against the New York Giants (33-32), scoring all their points in the fourth quarter—including two rushing TDs from QB Bo Nix—for the most fourth-quarter points after being shut out the prior three quarters in NFL history. Nix has been electric (1,556 yards, 11 TDs, 62.5% completion), adding 172 rushing yards and three scores, while the offense balances with RB J.K. Dobbins (81 yards, 3 TDs last game) and WRs Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr. Defensively, Denver leads the NFL with 34 sacks (Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper spearheading the pass rush) and ranks third in scoring defense (18-20 points allowed per game), but the secondary has allowed explosive plays amid penalties. With a recent coaching emphasis on discipline under Sean Payton, Denver shines at home (3-0) but faces a tough test against Dallas' top-ranked offense—no QB has been sacked more than eight times this season like Prescott.
Head-to-Head History: The Broncos hold a 9-5 all-time edge over the Cowboys in regular-season matchups (64.3% win rate), including seven straight wins dating back to 1998. Denver's last victory was a 30-16 home win in 2021, while Dallas' most recent triumph was a 31-21 home win in 1995 (their last road win in Denver was 31-27 in 1992). The teams met once in the playoffs (Super Bowl XII, 1977), where Dallas won 27-10. The series dates back to 1971 (Broncos' 27-7 win), often physical and low-scoring, but with Prescott and Nix, expect offensive fireworks in this cross-conference clash.
⚠️ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAME Both teams vie for wild-card berths, with the Broncos aiming to extend their AFC West lead and home dominance, while the Cowboys fight to climb above .500 and exploit Denver's secondary gaps. Dallas eyes Prescott's hot streak against Denver's sack-leading defense in a potential slugfest at altitude, but Mile High's thin air could fuel a pivotal win for the Broncos' resurgence. Playoff stakes loom large in this emerging rivalry.
📱 FOLLOW THE GAME
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Live Updates: Follow via Cowboys.com, Broncos.com, or the teams' mobile apps.
Social Media:
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Cowboys: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@dallascowboys).
Broncos: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@Broncos).
NFL+: Provides highlights, stats, and post-game analysis.
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