Take a look at what Cowboys' players and coaches said about the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the Week 12 matchup.
On the Raiders defense:
"They're a very high-effort defense. They all play very hard. They have a great front. They're a tough defense; I would say probably their toughness with how hard they play." – Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot
On defensive ends Yannick Ngakoue and Maxx Crosby:
"I think both ends are definitely able to generate pressure in a four-man rush. I think it's a big primary focus of how their defense is played. … They're definitely, definitely high energy." – Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy
On quarterback Derek Carr:
"Carr can make all the throws. He's got a tremendous skillset." – Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy
On the Raiders offense:
"They do a really good job formationally. Their situation, you can see the commitment philosophically. There's a couple wrinkles in there, but at the end of the day, they're getting the ball to their playmakers. You'll see the commitment to the run; they've got two excellent running backs. … This is a potent offense." – Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy
As the Raiders prepare for their Week 2 preseason game at Allegiant Stadium, view past matchups between the Silver and Black and the Cowboys.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) calls a play in the huddle during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 7, 1980, in Oakland, Calif.
A view of Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum during the Oakland Raiders' regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, December 7, 1980, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Ted Hendricks (83) rushes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 7, 1980, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) waits for the snap from center/guard Dave Dalby (50) during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, December 7, 1980, in Oakland, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen (32) rushes during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium, Sunday, October 23, 1983, in Irving, Texas.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Sean Jones (99), defensive tackle/defensive end Bill Pickel (71) and defensive end/linebacker Greg Townsend (93) line up before the snap during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium, Sunday, November 9, 1986, in Irving, Tex.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Sean Jones (99) and defensive end/defensive tackle Howie Long (75) rush the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium, Sunday, November 9, 1986, in Irving, Tex.
Los Angeles Raiders linebacker Rod Martin (53) and defensive tackle/defensive end Bill Pickel (71) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium, Sunday, November 9, 1986, in Irving, Tex.
Los Angeles Raiders linebacker Milt McColl (56) defends during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Saturday, August 13, 1988, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders defensive back Eddie Anderson (33) knocks down the quarterback during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Sunday, August 18, 1990, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Raiders running back Greg Bell (28) makes a 2-yard touchdown catch during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium, Monday, August 12, 1991, in Irving, Texas.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Jerry Ball (93) rushes the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 19, 1995, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders center Dan Turk (67) waits to snap the ball during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Sunday, November 19, 1995, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Joe Aska (35) rushes during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium, Saturday, July 27, 1996, in Irving, Texas.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Malcolm Showell (78) and defensive tackle Jerry Ball (93) go to make a tackle during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium, Saturday, July 27, 1996, in Irving, Texas.
Oakland Raiders running back Joe Aska (35) rushes during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium, Sunday, August 3, 1997, in Irving, Texas.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Grady Jackson (90) and linebacker Greg Biekert (54) make a tackle during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium, Sunday, September 27, 1998, in Irving, Texas.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Roderick Coleman (57) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Network Associates Coliseum, Saturday, August 4, 2001, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Elijah Alexander (58) makes a tackle during the preseason home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Network Associates Coliseum, Saturday, August 4, 2001, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Chris Cooper (75) goes to make a tackle during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at Aztec Stadium, Monday, August 27, 2001, in Mexico City, Mexico.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Tony Bryant (94) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at Network Associates Coliseum, Sunday, October 21, 2001, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive end Derrick Burgess (56) sacks the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at McAfee Coliseum, Sunday, October 2, 2005, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Ted Washington (92) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at McAfee Coliseum, Sunday, October 2, 2005, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Randy Moss (18) runs after making a catch during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at McAfee Coliseum, Sunday, October 2, 2005, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive back Charles Woodson (24) intercepts a pass during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at McAfee Coliseum, Sunday, October 2, 2005, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders wide receivers Greg Jenkins (10) returns a fumble for a 23-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Thursday, November 28, 2013, Arlington, Texas.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Nick Roach (53) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Thursday, November 28, 2013, Arlington, Texas.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Kevin Burnett (94) makes a tackle during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Thursday, November 28, 2013, Arlington, Texas.
Oakland Raiders running back Rashad Jennings (27) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Thursday, November 28, 2013, Arlington, Texas.
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, December 17, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, December 17, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Darius Latham (75) makes a tackle during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, December 17, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) pressures the quarterback during the regular season home game against the Dallas Cowboys at O.co Coliseum, Sunday, December 17, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) makes a 56-yard touchdown catch during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Thursday, November 25, 2021, in Arlington, Texas.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Thursday, November 25, 2021, in Arlington, Texas.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes the quarterback during the regular season away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Thursday, November 25, 2021, in Arlington, Texas.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) makes a tackle during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (4) calls out the defense during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) runs after making a catch during the preseason away game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.
