The Dallas Cowboys started their game in a weird way, as the team benched CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens to start the game.

The Cowboys field one of the worst defenses in football. They rank 31st in yards allowed per game, 31st in points allowed per game and 30th in passing yards allowed per game. The Cowboys are certainly hoping Hooker's return can help on all of those fronts.

Neither CeeDee Lamb nor George Pickens were on the field for the Cowboys' first drive against the Raiders. Here's what we know about the decision.

Dallas Cowboys wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were benched for the team’s opening drive against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.

Five receivers have at least a half-dozen receptions recorded against the Raiders in 2025, but the opposing matchups have heavily favored the Raiders. Lamb has hit this mark in all but one of his games this year -- and against stiffer competition.

Both CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were sidelined for the team’s first offensive series against the Las Vegas Raiders. Dallas went three-and-out on the series, which included two rush attempts from Javonte Williams.

Monday Night Football ends Week 11 of the NFL when the Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1) visit the Las Vegas Raiders (2-7). Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are looking to end their two-game losing streak and grab their fourth win of the season against a struggling Raiders team.

The Dallas Cowboys are working on integrating linebackers DeMarvion Overshown and Logan Wilson. They'll try to do so on MNF against star tight end Brock Bowers and the Las Vegas Raiders.