The Dallas Cowboys will face off against the Carolina Panthers at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th. This matchup is being played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

The Panthers are favored at -129 on the money line as they host the Cowboys at 1:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers are at -2 on the point spread, and the over/under line is 43.5 points. This week 15 NFC matchup is being televised on FOX.

• Date: Sunday, December 15th
• Time: 1:00 ET
• Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte
• TV: FOX

Cowboys vs Panthers

After snapping a four-game losing streak with wins over the Commanders and Giants, the Cowboys couldn’t keep the momentum going in week 14, falling 27-20 to the Bengals. The loss dropped Dallas to 5-8 on the season and leaves them with just a 0.2% chance of making the playoffs. They currently rank 30th in our power rankings.

Dallas has gone 4-2 on the road this season but is just 1-6 at home. In division games, they are 3-1. Against the spread, the Cowboys are 4-9, with an average scoring margin of -7.5 points per game. Their O/U record is 8-5, with their games averaging 48.8 points per contest.

Heading into week 15, the Panthers have dropped three straight games, bringing their record to 3-10. Carolina ranks 32nd in our NFL power rankings, and their playoff chances are now at 0.0%. They are 4th in the NFC South with a 1-3 division record and are 2-6 in conference games. The Panthers are 2-5 at home and 1-5 on the road.

Against the spread, Carolina is 6-7 this season and has covered in five straight games, including their week 14 loss to the Eagles. The O/U line for that game was 44.5 points, and the teams combined for 38. The Panthers’ O/U record is 9-4 this season.

Cowboys Injury Report

• Juanyeh Thomas – Knee (Questionable)
• Dak Prescott – Hamstring (Out)
• DeMarcus Lawrence – Foot (Out)
• Zack Martin – Ankle/shoulder (Out)
• DeMarvion Overshown – Knee (Out)
• Asim Richards – Ankle (Out)
• Markquese Bell – Shoulder (Out)
• Sam Williams – Knee (Out)
• Josh Butler – Knee (Out)
• John Stephens Jr. – Knee (Out)
• Earl Bostick Jr. – Leg (Out)
• Cooper Beebe – Concussion (Questionable)
• Caelen Carson – Shoulder (Out)
• Nathan Thomas – Undisclosed (Out)

Panthers Injury Report

• Caleb Farley – Shoulder (Questionable)
• Jaycee Horn – Groin (Questionable)
• Raheem Blackshear – Chest (Questionable)
• Derrick Brown – Knee (Out)
• Stephen Sullivan – Knee (Out)
• Nick Scott – Hamstring (Questionable)
• Anthony Brown – Thumb (Out)
• Shaq Thompson – Achilles (Out)
• Jadeveon Clowney – Knee (Questionable)
• Austin Corbett – Bicep (Out)
• Ian Thomas – Calf (Out)
• Miles Sanders – Ankle (Out)
• Popo Aumavae – Undisclosed (Out)
• Dillon Johnson – Undisclosed (Out)
• Jalen Coker – Quad (Questionable)
• Jonathon Brooks – Knee (Out)

Cowboys Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 15, the Cowboys rank 28th in our offensive power rankings. They are 19th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 20.6, and 20th in yards per game with 322.6. Dallas has been pass-heavy, ranking 2nd in passing attempts, resulting in 231.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 10th. On the ground, they are 25th in rushing attempts and 28th in rushing yards per game, averaging 91.2. The Cowboys rank 24th in 3rd-down conversions but are 5th in red zone conversion percentage.

Cooper Rush threw for 183 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 14, going 16/31 with 1 interception. Rico Dowdle led the rushing attack with 18 carries for 131 yards, while CeeDee Lamb had 6 receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown. Dallas scored 7 points in the 1st and 3rd quarters against the Bengals, finishing with 3 points in the 4th.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 15, the Panthers rank 26th in our offensive power rankings, averaging 17.9 points per game. They are 30th in the NFL in total yards, with 293.1 per game, and 26th in passing yards, averaging 186.8 per game on 33.1 attempts (15th). On the ground, Carolina ranks 22nd in rushing yards, with 106.2 per game on 24.2 attempts (23rd). They are 25th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 35.2% success rate, but have been strong in the red zone, ranking 10th in conversion percentage.

Bryce Young threw for 191 yards (19/34) and a touchdown in week 14 against the Eagles, after posting 298 yards in week 13 and 263 yards in week 12. Chuba Hubbard led the rushing attack with 92 yards on 26 carries, while Adam Thielen had 9 receptions for 102 yards. Carolina scored 16 points in week 14, with 6 coming in the 3rd quarter, but they were shut out in the 4th.

Cowboys Team Defense

In their 27-20 loss to the Bengals, the Cowboys’ defense allowed 433 yards. They struggled to defend the pass, giving up 359 yards through the air, with Cincinnati averaging 8.2 yards per attempt. Dallas did come up with one interception and two sacks, and the Bengals converted on 40% of their third down attempts.

Despite giving up just 74 rushing yards on 19 attempts, the Cowboys still allowed the Bengals to control the game through the air and finish with 27 points. Opposing quarterbacks completed 75% of their passes against Dallas in the most recent game.

Panthers Team Defense

In their 22-16 loss to the Eagles, the Panthers’ defense allowed just 83 passing yards on 14 completions. However, they struggled to stop the run, giving up 209 rushing yards on just 31 attempts. Philadelphia found success on the ground, averaging 6.7 yards per attempt, which played a big role in their victory.

Despite recording four sacks and holding the Eagles to 4-of-12 on third down, the Panthers allowed two rushing touchdowns and a 66.7% conversion rate on third down. Carolina’s run defense will need to make significant improvements moving forward.

Cowboys vs Panthers Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Dallas has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 23 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
• Through their last three home games, Carolina has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 12 points per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.

Cowboys vs Panthers Prediction

With the point spread sitting at 2 in favor of the Cowboys, we are leaning towards taking Dallas to cover as road underdogs in this week 15 matchup vs. the Panthers. Our predicted final score is 23-21 in favor of the Cowboys.

For this week’s over/under pick, we are going with the over, with a projected combined score of 44 points. As for the over/under line, it currently sits at 43.5 points.

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