The Cowboys will once again try to climb above .500, but will have to overcome 3 decades of futility against their Week 8 opponent.

Week 8 player projections respect the Broncos’ secondary but don’t deny Pickens his, ranging from 57.6 yards to a ceiling closer to 70. The majority of those models come in at 64 yards or higher, sitting Over this current receiving total of 56.5 O/U.

Kickoff for the AFC vs. NFC showdown is scheduled for 2:25 p.m. MT (4:25 p.m. ET) and the game will be regionally televised on CBS. In-market fans can stream the game on FuboTV.

Brian Schottenheimer and the Dallas Cowboys looked to secure their first win streak of the 2025 NFL season in Week 8, hitting the road to face Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos. The Cowboys were coming off their most impressive win of the year in Week 7, taking down the Washington Commanders 44-22.

The Dallas Cowboys (3-3) visit the Denver Broncos (5-2) at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver for a Week 8 showdown, and USA TODAY's panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff on Sunday, October 26, including live updated odds and injury report news.

NFL Films agreed that it looked like a vintage throwback matchup. In a post on Thursday night, NFL Films put out a side-by-side comparison of when the Broncos played the Cowboys in Super Bowl XII and Week 8. The comparison had similar camera angles from the 1970s to now, fans (look at the hairdos!) and of course, the classic NFL Films soundtrack.

Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper, defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers and defensive tackle D.J. Jones were estimated as full participants on Tuesday. Denver, which also wore the jerseys in a home win over the Raiders last year, will face Las Vegas on Thursday at 6:15 p.m. MT on Prime Video.

Brad Evans scours sportsbooks for the best bets ahead for Thursday Night Football's matchup between the Raiders and Broncos.