Can the struggling Cowboys overcome their losing streak against a surging Chargers team? Find out which team oddsmakers favor in this crucial Week 16 showdown.
As the Dallas Cowboys ride their horses into the Week 16 sunset burdened by a back-to-back losing streak that dashed their dreams of attending the playoffs. ... there is a question to be asked ...
"What's the point?''
Oh, and "What's the point spread?''
While missing out on postseason play stinks, it can be argued that the Cowboys - even at 6-7-1 have plenty of accomplishments to be proud of this season.
That's especially true for the Cowboys offense, not only with Dak Prescott having one of the best seasons in his entire career, but also with the Boys' as a whole as one of the most dominant scoring teams in the league.
The defense, however, has had one of its worst seasons the franchise has ever seen. They were hoping that coordinator Matt Eberflus would help the defense complement head coach Brian Schottenheimer's offense, but ...
Nope. And now I wouldn't be surprised if the Boys' decide to go shopping in 2026 for a new top assistant.
Our Mike Fisher calls these games "Preseason in December,'' suggesting they are largely meaningless. So, "What's the point?''
Well, jobs are on the line. (Not Jerry or Stephen Jones' jobs, but still.) And injuries are an issue.
DaRon Bland is done for the year but Trevon Diggs is being activated.
CeeDee Lamb is over his illness but Quinnen Williams' situation just got worse, as Dallas is announcing that his concussion problem is now exacerbated by a neck injury that threatens his Sunday availability.
And the other line? Here we go ...
Cowboys vs. Chargers live odds, moneyline, over/under
Opening Lines
Spread: Chargers (-2.5)
Moneyline: Chargers (-135), Cowboys (+114)
Over/Under: 46.5
With the 10-4 Chargers wanting to secure a position in the NFL Playoffs, the visitors to Arlington have a "reason'' to win on Sunday.
And with the Cowboys benefiting in the NFL Draft if they lose this game, via "Organic Tanking'' or just because they're not good enough?
I pick the Chargers by three points. Chargers 32, Cowboys 29.