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The Dallas Cowboys 2021 schedule has been released, with the NFL moving to an 18-week, 17-game schedule for the first time. It was announced earlier in the day the club will actually kick off the season, traveling to Florida to take on the defending-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady in Dak Prescott's return after missing most of 2020 due to injury. The club will take on the entire NFC South and the AFC West and back-to-back AFC champion Kansas City and their star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
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This season, the matchup with Tampa Bay is among the Cowboys' five primetime games, following their 6-10 campaign in 2020. They'll also square off, under the lights, with Philadelphia (MNF), Minnesota (SNF), New Orleans (TNF) and Washington (SNF).
Complete 2021 Regular Season Schedule
Week | Opponent | Date/Time (MT) | Network |
1 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | THUR 9/9 6:20p | NBC |
2 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | 9/19 2:25p | CBS |
3 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | MON 9/27 6:15p | ESPN |
4 | vs Carolina Panthers | 10/3 11a | FOX |
5 | vs New York Giants | 10/10 2:25p | FOX |
6 | @ New England Patriots | 10/17 2:25p | CBS |
7 | BYE | BYE | BYE |
8 | @ Minnesota Vikings | 10/31 6:20p | NBC |
9 | vs Denver Broncos | 11/7 11a | FOX |
10 | vs Atlanta Falcons | 11/14 11a | FOX |
11 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | 11/21 2:25p | FOX |
12 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | THUR 11/25 2:30p | FOX |
13 | @ New Orleans Saints | THUR 12/2 6:20p | FOX |
14 | @ Washington Football Team | 12/12 11a | FOX |
15 | @ New York Giants | 12/19 11a | FOX |
16 | vs Washington Football Team | 12/26 6:20p | NBC |
17 | vs Arizona Cardinals | 1/2 11a | FOX |
18 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | TBD | FOX |
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One of the more interesting quarterback battles of the preseason is set to get underway on Saturday when the Cowboys travel to Denver to take on the Broncos.
At least, if starters were slated to play. Dallas coach Mike McCarthy has said it's "unlikely" Dak Prescott plays in either of the first two preseason games. The same is likely true for most of the first-team offense, including running back Ezekiel Elliott and receiver CeeDee Lamb and a handful of defensive players.
What about Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, who will see his first action in Denver following a trade by Seattle? Nathaniel Hackett hasn't revealed his plans, saying, "every player is a little bit different, every situation is a little bit different."
So, it remains to be seen whether Wilson or any starter will see playing time — and, if so, to what extent.
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Regardless, any action NFL fans can watch after a long offseason will doubtless be welcome — even if it's absent starters. Here's how to tune in and watch the Cowboys-Broncos game:
What channel is Cowboys vs. Broncos on today?
- Local TV channels: Denver — KTVD-TV | Dallas — KTVT-TV
- Out-of-market channel: NFL Network
- Live streams: fuboTV, NFL+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
Out-of-market viewers who want to watch the Cowboys-Broncos game can tune in via the NFL Network. Another option for such audiences is fuboTV, which carries the network and offers a free trial. Likewise, the NFL has recently launched its own streaming service, NFL+, which carries NFLN games.
Local markets need not rely on the NFL Network: Denver fans can watch the game on KTVD-TV, while those in Dallas can watch it on KTVT-TV.
Fans in Canada can watch preseason games on DAZN.
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Cowboys vs. Broncos start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 13
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
The Cowboys will travel to take on the Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High, with kickoff slated for Saturday, Aug. 13 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT).
NFL preseason schedule: Week 1
Thursday, Aug. 11
Giants at Patriots | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, WBZ, WNBC, fuboTV |
Titans at Ravens | 7:30 p.m. | WKRN, WBAL |
Friday, Aug. 12
Falcons at Lions | 6 p.m. | NFL Network, WAGA, WJBK, fuboTV |
Browns at Jaguars | 7 p.m. | WEWS, WFOX |
Cardinals at Bengals | 7:30 p.m. | KPNX, WKRC |
Jets at Eagles | 7:30 p.m. | WCBS, WCAU |
Packers at 49ers | 8:30 p.m. | NFL Network, WGBA, KPIX, fuboTV |
Saturday, Aug. 13
Panthers at Commanders | 1 p.m. | WJZY, WRC |
Chiefs at Bears | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, KSHB, WFLD, fuboTV |
Colts at Bills | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, WTTV, WIVB, fuboTV |
Seahawks at Steelers | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, KING, KDKA, fuboTV |
Dolphins at Buccaneers | 7:30 p.m. | WFOR, WFLA |
Saints at Texans | 8 p.m. | WVUE, KTRK |
Cowboys at Broncos | 9 p.m. | NFL Network, KTVT, KTVD, fuboTV |
Rams at Chargers | 10 p.m. | KABC, KCBS |
Sunday, Aug. 14
Vikings at Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | NFL Network, KMSP, KVVU, fuboTV |
NFL preseason schedule: Week 2
Thursday, Aug. 18
Bears at Seahawks | 8 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV |
Friday, Aug. 19
Panthers at Patriots | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Saints at Packers | 8 p.m. | TBD |
Texans at Rams | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Saturday, Aug. 20
Broncos at Bills | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Lions at Colts | 1 p.m. | TBD |
Commanders at Chiefs | 4 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Steelers at Jaguars | 7 p.m. | TBD |
Raiders at Dolphins | 7 p.m. | TBD |
49ers at Vikings | 7 p.m. | TBD |
Buccaneers at Titans | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Cowboys at Chargers | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Sunday, Aug. 21
Eagles at Browns | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Bengals at Giants | 7 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Ravens at Cardinals | 8 p.m. | Fox, fuboTV |
Monday, Aug. 22
Falcons at Jets | 8 p.m. | ESPN, fuboTV |
Channels to be announced at a later time.
NFL preseason schedule: Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 25
Packers at Chiefs | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
49ers at Texans | 8 p.m. | Amazon Prime |
Friday, Aug. 26
Bills at Panthers | 7 p.m. | TBD |
Seahawks at Cowboys | 8 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Chargers at Saints | 8 p.m. | TBD |
Patriots at Raiders | 8:15 p.m. | TBD |
Saturday, Aug. 27
Jaguars at Falcons | 3 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Rams at Bengals | 6 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Bears at Browns | 7 p.m. | TBD |
Commanders at Ravens | 7 p.m. | TBD |
Eagles at Dolphins | 7 p.m. | TBD |
Cardinals at Titans | 7 p.m. | TBD |
Buccaneers at Colts | 7:30 p.m. | TBD |
Vikings at Broncos | 9 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Sunday, Aug. 28
Giants at Jets | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, fuboTV |
Lions at Steelers | 4:30 p.m. | CBS, fuboTV |
Channels to be announced at a later time.