The Dallas Cowboys are stepping into unfamiliar territory this week — as 3.5-point underdogs heading into their Sunday showdown against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.
For a team with championship aspirations, being the betting underdog has become a rallying cry — and this matchup might be the ultimate test of resilience.
The Broncos (5-2) are on a hot streak, led by quarterback Russell Wilson, who’s finally found his rhythm in Sean Payton’s system. Denver’s defense, meanwhile, has been lights out at home — forcing turnovers and suffocating opponents with pressure.
But if there’s one thing fans have learned about the Dallas Cowboys (4-3), it’s that they don’t back down from adversity. Dak Prescott and company are coming off a narrow loss that exposed some offensive inconsistencies, but the locker room remains confident that this is the moment to turn things around.
“We love being the underdogs,” linebacker Micah Parsons said earlier this week. “It puts that edge back in us — we’re at our best when people doubt us.”
That chip-on-the-shoulder mentality has fueled Dallas before, and they’ll need it again to overcome Denver’s altitude, the raucous Mile High crowd, and a Broncos offense that has averaged over 27 points in their last three games.
Key to the Cowboys’ success will be protecting Prescott from Denver’s relentless pass rush and establishing Tony Pollard’s ground game early. Defensively, Dallas must contain Wilson’s mobility and limit explosive plays downfield.
Vegas may favor Denver, but for Cowboys Nation, that’s just more motivation. The team has won five of their last six games as underdogs, proving that numbers don’t define this group — execution does.
As kickoff approaches, one thing is certain: the stage is set for a battle that could define Dallas’ midseason momentum.
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