The Bengals are set to take on the Cowboys for “Monday Night Football” in Week 14. While this matchup initially promised to be a thrilling showdown, both teams have struggled significantly this season, leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
Cincinnati has fallen into a rough patch, dropping three consecutive games to bring their record to 4-8, placing them third in the AFC North. With five games remaining in the season, even if they manage to win all of them, they would finish at 9-8. Unfortunately, the Bengals do not control their own destiny; any hopes of a playoff berth hinge on winning out and relying on favorable outcomes across the league.
On the other hand, the Cowboys started their season with a victory against the Browns but quickly hit a rough patch, losing two straight. After bouncing back with two wins, they found themselves at 3-2 after five weeks. However, a five-game losing streak followed, compounded by the loss of starting quarterback Dak Prescott for the season due to a hamstring injury. Currently, the Cowboys sit at 5-7, also in third place in the NFC East. If they can win out, they would finish at 10-7, keeping their playoff hopes alive, contingent on other results.
As the excitement builds for this matchup, fans can look forward to live scoring updates and highlights from the Cowboys vs. Bengals game. Stay tuned for all the action as it unfolds!
Cowboys vs. Bengals live updates, results, highlights from Monday Night Football
All times ET.
3:55 p.m.: Dallas returns the favor, recording a three-and-out of its own. The Bengals will take control with about 5:40 left in the fourth.
10:48 p.m.: Cincinnati is forced to boot the ball away. However, it’s fairly apparent that a rusher grabbed a fistful of Burrow’s facemask prior to him getting wrapped in a sack. Nevertheless, the call wasn’t made, forcing the Bengals to kick it away.
10:45 p.m.: Tanner Hudson is the latest name to get involved in the offensive action, gobbling up 19 yards after absorbing a Burrow bolt.
10:41 p.m.: Cincinnati’s defense bursts into life, stacking the deck to force a Dallas three-and-out. Now, the Bengals’ high-powered attack returns to the field with a chance to take the lead.
10:34 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! York evens the score with his third successful try of the day.
Cowboys 20, Bengals 20
10:32 p.m.: Cincinnati returns to form quite quickly after Burrow’s interception. A strong return from Khalil Herbert, coupled with some piercing pass plays to Brown, Chase, and Mike Gesicki, has the Bengals on the cusp of the end zone once more.
10:26 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! Aubrey’s line drive finds its target, pushing Dallas back out in front.
Cowboys 20, Bengals 17
End of third quarter: Cowboys 17, Bengals 17
10:09 p.m.: INTERCEPTION! Burrow suffers his first major misstep of the night, misfiring and sending his errant effort towards the waiting hands of Dallas safety Malik Hooker. A swift end to what looked like another promising Cincinnati drive.
10:06 p.m.: Fueled by more Chase heroics — he’s up to 10 catches and 109 yards on the day — the Bengals have traipsed once more into Dallas territory.
9:59 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Rush fires an effort into Brandin Cooks, who overcomes some illicit contact to fetch the toss and even things up at 17.
Cowboys 17, Bengals 17
9:57 p.m.: After jabbing their way up the field with a handful of intermediate throws and rushes, Rico Dowdle gets loose, collecting 27 yards via scamper.
9:54 p.m.: We’re back in action from AT&T Stadium. Rush will look to lead his offense back to its early game best after seeing three straight drives end in three-and-outs.
End of second quarter: Bengals 17, Cowboys 10
9:33 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! York sinks another field goal to push Cincy’s lead to a touchdown-sized edge.
Bengals 17, Cowboys 10
9:30 p.m.: Chase continues to flex his might over this weary Cowboys secondary. He’s up to seven grabs for 87 yards, getting whatever he wants on offense, even when matched up against notable corners Bland and Diggs.
9:22 p.m.: Dallas falls flat on the ensuing drive, with the Bengals forcing a punt following a swift three-and-out. Cincinnati will have a chance to add to its advantage as the first half draws to a close.
9:14 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Brown fields Burrow’s throw, races down the sidelines, and dashes beyond a gaggle of Cowboys mercenaries, using Iosivas’ timely block to take his place in the end zone. Cincinnati is back out in front.
Bengals 14, Cowboys 10
9:12 p.m.: Chase sneaks past surveillance, nabbing another catch in acres of pastoral land. Six targets, five catches, 60 yards, and a score thus far.
9:11 p.m.: Burrow pulls off some more razzle-dazzle, sneaking beyond the oncoming pass-rush, stepping up in the pocket, and delivering a bolt to Andrei Iosivas, who rumbled forward for 23 yards.
End of first quarter: Cowboys 7, Bengals 7
8:46 p.m.: Lamb evades a pair of would-be tacklers on the screen play and races down the left-hand sideline, rumbling 44 yards before being brought down. Business as usual for Dallas…and Cincinnati’s defense.
8:39 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Burrow finds Chase in the corner of the end zone. Despite being blanketed by DaRon Bland, the swiftness of the toss from Burrow and precise route-running from Chase was too much to overcome.
Cowboys 7, Bengals 7
8:37 p.m.: Burrow bursts out of the pocket, leans right, and whips an arrow to Higgins, who carves out a pocket of space around the Cowboys’ six-yard line. More Burrow heroics on third down. Who could’ve predicted that?
What channel is Cowboys vs. Bengals on today?
There will be plenty of viewing options for this game. The main broadcast will air on ESPN and ESPN+. The Manningcast alternate broadcast will air on ABC. This week, a third broadcast, Simpsons-themed, will air on Disney+.
Both the main broadcast and the Manningcast can be streamed with Fubo.
Cowboys vs. Bengals start time
- Date: Monday, Dec. 9
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Kickoff for Cowboys vs. Bengals will be at 8:15 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
The anticipation for this game is palpable, and fans are eager to see if either team can turn their season around. Will the Bengals find their rhythm, or can the Cowboys capitalize on their recent momentum? One thing is for sure: the excitement of NFL football is alive and well, and this game promises to be a thrilling spectacle!
