Dallas Cowboys vs New York Jets

The Cowboys will visit the Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Dallas enters the contest with a 1–2–1 record, while New York is still seeking its first win after going 0–4.

Injuries and roster availability have been a major talking point. Dallas is set to be without wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle), KaVontae Turpin (foot), and offensive linemen Tyler Booker (ankle) and Tyler Guyton (concussion), among others. Meanwhile, safety Malik Hooker (toe) is also listed as unavailable. On the Jets’ side, Jermaine Johnson (ankle) is a game-time decision. The injury reports to this point reflect both teams’ challenges with depth, especially Dallas Cowboys on offense and New York on defense.

Tactically, Dallas under head coach Brian Schottenheimer (recently promoted from offensive coordinator) is expected to lean on balance—aggressive passing with Dak Prescott and complementary runs via Javonte Williams. With receivers sidelined, they may rely more on secondary targets, tight ends, and short-to-mid passing to maintain rhythm and avoid big breakdowns in protection. Defensive game-planning will need to account for Justin Fields’ mobility. For the Jets, the offensive approach is anticipated to emphasize quarterback designed runs and scrambling, attempting to put pressure on Dallas’ secondary, which has shown vulnerability against mobile QBs. On defense, New York may try to mix coverages and disrupt Prescott’s timing, though their ability to generate consistent pressure has been questioned by analysts.

In the press, much has centered on Dallas’ star injuries and whether their offense can still operate at a high level without Lamb. Some commentators argue that Prescott’s ability to adapt and get the ball out quickly will be critical. Others highlight that the Jets, though winless, may be undervalued—especially if Fields can exploit Dallas’ secondary with his legs and make plays under duress. Analysts are also debating whether New York’s desperation might produce a more aggressive game plan. Betting markets show the Cowboys as short favorites, reflecting both their reputation and the uncertainty around the Jets’ capacity to close.

In studio analysis, commentators are zeroing in on three main questions: Can Dallas’ offensive line protect Prescott long enough to make plays? Will New York’s defense force enough disruption to prevent Dallas from settling in? And can Fields’ dual-threat skills tilt the balance? Some studio analysts believe if Dallas can avoid turnovers and exploit mismatches in the secondary, they should prevail. Others warn that the Cowboys, already shorthanded, could be vulnerable if the Jets manage to sustain drives and keep Dallas’ offense off the field.

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