The Las Vegas Raiders host a prime-time matchup that offers viewers two distinct experiences. A traditional play-by-play on ABC and ESPN, and a live conversational simulcast that blends football insight with pop culture guests.
With kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium, the alternate telecast is built to ride alongside the main broadcast, adding context and personality while the game unfolds.
Will There Be a ManningCast for Cowboys vs. Raiders?
Tonight’s Cowboys–Raiders matchup includes a ManningCast simulcast on ESPN2 running concurrently with the ABC and ESPN broadcast. The guest slate was announced on the day of the show, and the show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET, bridging into the 8:15 p.m. kickoff window.
Viewers can expect the alternate telecast to span the full game, interspersing guest segments around live analysis as the night progresses.
Who Are the ManningCast Guests for Week 11 Cowboys vs Raiders?
George W. Bush
Former U.S. president George W. Bush headlines the guest list for the simulcast. The appearance was confirmed in the day-of rundown from the show’s production partner, positioning the national figure among the featured visitors for tonight’s telecast.
Guy Fieri
The celebrity chef and longtime Raiders supporter joins the broadcast, reflecting local ties to Las Vegas and UNLV. His slot was highlighted in local day-of coverage, tying the guest lineup to the Raiders’ fan culture for prime time at Allegiant Stadium.
Tonight. 8pm ET. ESPN2.
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Derek Carr
A longtime Raiders franchise quarterback returns as a guest voice for the night. Local coverage confirmed his appearance, adding team-specific context from a player who authored some of the most memorable moments in the building’s early years.
Cowboys vs Raiders Week 11 Preview
Las Vegas seeks to halt a three-game slide with Geno Smith guiding the offense and key red-zone options in Brock Bowers and rookie Ashton Jeanty. Bowers has three touchdowns in two games since returning, and Jeanty’s seven total scores this season (four rushing, three receiving) give the Raiders flexibility near the goal line.
Day-of markets list Dallas as a 3.5-point road favorite with totals between 49.5 and 50.5, and several previews lean Under, pointing to the Raiders’ league-worst scoring output at 15.4 points per game.
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For Dallas, CeeDee Lamb’s primary target volume and the efficiency of tight end Jake Ferguson, who has six touchdowns, will stress coverage if Dak Prescott sustains rhythm on early downs. According to PFSN’s Offense Impact metrics, the Cowboys have an upper hand in offense, ranked 4th with a score of 86.6.
On Las Vegas’ side, Tre Tucker stretches the field with 34 receptions for 455 yards and four touchdowns, while Jeanty’s 23 catches and three receiving scores provide quick outlets to maintain tempo.
Turnovers and red-zone finishing are likely to decide the game: Dallas’ favorite status reflects stronger overall offensive efficiency, while Las Vegas needs cleaner protection and sharper situational execution to keep the contest within one score.
Inactives will finalize close to kickoff, but the matchup hinges on early-down success and limiting explosive plays.
