Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 18 Betting Lines
A week removed from scoring an improbable home upset of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Dallas Cowboys simply had nothing in the reserves to hang with a motivated Philadelphia Eagles outfit—even with Jalen Hurts watching on from the sideline. When the dust cleared on the 41-7 annihilation, the Cowboys lost the yardage battle 376-268 with turnovers ultimately proving to be the final nails in the coffin for any NFL bettors that took the points with the visitors. Dallas would give the pigskin away four times with each and every one of the miscues leading directly to points being scored the other way. C.J. Gardner Johnson’s 69-yard pick-six at the game’s outset set the tone of the match just over three minutes in. Serving up 179 rushing yards, with 167 of them served up to Saquon Barkley, certainly hindered the team’s chances of not getting laughed off the field by their opponent for the second time in as many tries. Though having absolutely nothing to play for in the home finale, action reports from the online sportsbook find the NFL betting market taking a bullish stance on the Cowboys entering their Week 18 clash with a Washington Commanders outfit they dropped 34 points on in a shocking road upset back in Week 12.
Eliminated from postseason contention, the Cowboys no longer have futures odds on the board and are simply playing out the remainder of the season. Their odds of winning Super Bowl LIX and the NFC closed at 1000-1, while their adjusted in-season win total was set at 6.5 with heavier juice on the under. Dallas began the year as strong -210 favorites to make the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season, but that streak has come to an end. Heading into Week 18, the Cowboys currently hold the No. 13 pick in next year’s NFL Draft.
NFL Week 18 Betting Lines
Washington Commanders -4
Dallas Cowboys +4
Over/Under: 44
Money Line: Commanders -210, Cowboys +176
Dallas Cowboys Week 18 Matchup
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, the Dallas Cowboys will take on the Washington Commanders from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Kickoff time is set for 1 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX. The lookahead NFL Week 18 betting lines hit the board with Dallas installed 4-point home underdogs and the total set at 45.5. Even though “America’s Team” has taken in around 40 percent of the bets and money, the number to beat has fallen a full point to the key number of +3 with reduced vig attached to the home team’s side of the impost. Pretty shocking considering the Cowboys stand 2-6 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) as hosts with the over paying out six times and an average of 50 points hitting the board. With that, it comes with little surprise to see 75 percent of the written tickets and 60+ percent of the booked handle aligned with the over. What does come off as surprising however is that reverse line movement has pushed the total down a full point to 44.5. These teams have also played to high scorers in Arlington eight of the last 10 times they met with 53.7 points scored on average.
Dallas Cowboys Week 17 Recap
The Dallas Cowboys were overmatched in a 41-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, a defeat that officially ended their playoff hopes. Despite entering the game with four wins in their last five contests, Dallas struggled on both sides of the ball against the NFC East champions. Cooper Rush threw for 147 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown to Jalen Tolbert, but also had two costly interceptions, including a 69-yard pick-six by C.J. Gardner-Johnson on the opening drive. Rush’s inability to sustain drives left the Cowboys’ offense stagnant, with no points scored after the first quarter. The running game, a usual strength, was muted as Rico Dowdle managed just 42 yards on 12 carries. Injuries to key players and a lack of offensive rhythm contributed to the team’s struggles and failure to cover the NFL spread. The defense also faltered, allowing 167 rushing yards to Saquon Barkley and 263 passing yards split between Eagles backup quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee. Micah Parsons delivered a big hit that sidelined Pickett, but the Eagles' offense continued to dominate. A recovered fumble and Gardner-Johnson's second interception fueled Philadelphia’s scoring surge. The Cowboys’ frustration culminated in a late-game altercation, resulting in ejections for Jalen Brooks and Troy Pride. With the loss, Dallas can turn the page on 2024-25 and looks to regroup for next season.
2024 Dallas Cowboys Schedule, Results & Record
Few teams can match the rich history of the Dallas Cowboys. Especially when you consider that the Cowboys were born as a nuclear weapon. In 1960 the American Football League was formed by Dallas resident Lamar Hunt. Hunt founded the league and its franchise, the Dallas Texans because the NFL would not grant him an expansion team. However, once the AFL and the Texans were launched, the NFL expanded to Dallas. The Cowboys were created to destroy the AFL and the Texans.
From 1960 through 1965, the Cowboys never had a winning season. But starting in 1966, the Cowboys became the most successful franchise in the NFL. From 1966 through 1985, the Cowboys missed the NFL Playoffs just two times. Dallas won two Super Bowls in that span out of five appearances. President Tex Schramm, scout Gil Brandt, coach Tom Landry, and quarterbacks Don Meredith and Rodger Staubach were the key contributors to those Glory Years. So too was the Doomsday Defense the stuff of legends in those days.
But by 1989, the Cowboys ran out of steam and money. Jerry Jones bought the franchise and hired Jimmy Johnson as head coach. After going 1-15 in 1989, the Cowboys were Super Bowl champions in 1992 and 1993. After Johnson left in an ego struggle with Jones, caretaker coach Barry Switzer led Dallas to their last Super Bowl title in 1995.
Jerry Jones has made the Cowboys the most valuable franchise in sports. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame because of his dynamic business ability. But as much as Jones wants it, he still gets no credit for his football acumen nor deserves it. Dallas has never made a Super Bowl without a Jimmy Johnson-constructed team. It’s also failed to even reach the NFC title game in any of its 13 playoff appearances since last hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.
Dallas Cowboys Past Seasons (2000)
YEAR |
RECORD |
PLAYOFFS |
2023 |
12-5 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
2022 |
12-5 |
Lost Divisional Round |
2021 |
12-5 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
2020 |
6-10 |
None |
2019 |
8-8 |
None |
2018 |
10-6 |
Lost Divisional Round |
2017 |
9-7 |
None |
2016 |
13-3 |
Lost Divisional Round |
2015 |
4-12 |
None |
2014 |
12-4 |
Lost Divisional Round |
2013 |
8-8 |
None |
2012 |
8-8 |
None |
2011 |
8-8 |
None |
2010 |
6-10 |
None |
2009 |
11-5 |
Lost Divisional Round |
2008 |
9-7 |
None |
2007 |
13-3 |
Lost Divisional Round |
2006 |
9-7 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
2005 |
9-7 |
None |
2004 |
6-10 |
None |
2003 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
2002 |
5-11 |
None |
2001 |
5-11 |
None |
2000 |
5-11 |
None |
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