New York Jets vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Preview: Team news, betting, tickets, live stream, Fantasy Football and more

The Dallas Cowboys limp into Week 5 sitting at 1-2, heading to MetLife Stadium for a clash with the winless New York Jets, who are staring down the barrel of an 0-5 start.

For Dallas, Week 4 left a sour taste. The Cowboys offense did its part against Green Bay, moving the ball and putting up points, but the defense once again crumbled when it mattered most. They couldn't slam the door in regulation, then looked completely out of gas in overtime as the Packers stole a result. A tie might be better than a loss, but it felt like one that slipped right through their fingers.

The Jets, meanwhile, managed to beat themselves in Miami. Monday Night Football turned into a nightmare with three costly fumbles, and despite hanging around, they fell 27-21. Even more damning? Not a single sack from a defensive front that was supposed to be the strength of this team. That's part of why New York owns the league's fourth-worst defense. The silver lining? They bulldozed the Dolphins for 197 rushing yards, with Justin Fields and Breece Hall each pounding out 81 on the ground.

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The Jets and Cowboys will meet in Week 5 of the NFL season at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, starting at 1:00 pm ET.

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New York Jets team news

The Jets dropped yet another game, this time falling 27-21 to the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. Turnovers were the story of the night, with New York coughing up three fumbles that ultimately sealed their fate. On the bright side, the Jets' ground game showed flashes, racking up 197 rushing yards as Justin Fields and Breece Hall each churned out 81 yards on the ground. However, the defensive line failed to make its presence felt, not registering a single sack.

Under Aaron Glenn, New York's defense is still finding its footing. Opposing quarterbacks have had a field day, with the Jets ranking 30th in EPA allowed per dropback and giving up 15 plays of 20+ yards through the air—the third-most in the league. Every team they've faced so far has scored at least 27 points, highlighting just how porous this unit remains.

Mistakes and penalties have also been costly, with Week 4 showcasing three turnovers and a slew of infractions that erased solid offensive production. With Fields back at quarterback, the offense still managed over 400 total yards, proving the team can move the ball when protected from self-inflicted wounds.

As for Sunday's matchup, injury concerns loom large. RB Braelon Allen (knee) is doubtful, while LB Jermaine Johnson (ankle), CB Michael Carter II (concussion), CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (ankle), and RB Kene Nwangwu (hamstring) are all listed as questionable. These absences could tilt the field against a Jets squad already battling inconsistency on both sides of the ball.

Jets Injury Report : Kene Nwangwu, Jermaine Johnson , Jarvis Brownlee Jr. - questionable

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Dallas Cowboys team news

The Cowboys are reeling from the loss of star wideout CeeDee Lamb, who's sidelined with a high ankle sprain expected to keep him out for multiple weeks. In response, Dallas is turning to Jalen Cropper and leaning heavily on George Pickens and tight end Jacob Ferguson to pick up the slack. Surprisingly, Lamb's absence didn't slow them down in Week 4, as Dak Prescott and company dropped 40 points on the Packers.

It's been a rollercoaster ride for Prescott so far this season, tossing for 188, 361, 251, and 319 yards over four games. The lower-yardage outings came on the road, highlighting some inconsistency away from home. Meanwhile, the Cowboys' defense has been a sieve, surrendering the most passing yards in the league (297.2 per game) and a whopping 420.5 total yards per contest.

Against a Jets team that thrives on running the football, Dallas will need to speed up the tempo and chase explosive plays whenever the ball is in their hands. Their high-powered offense will have to do the heavy lifting, because the defense isn't giving much resistance in the red zone or anywhere else.

Cowboys Injury Report : Miles Sanders, Malik Hooker , Tyler Guyton - questionable , CeeDee Lamb - out , Tyler Booker - out

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How to buy Jets vs Cowboys tickets

The showdown between the Jets and the Cowboys is set for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, a venue that packs in up to 82,500 fans and promises a fiery atmosphere on game day.

Tickets are already up for grabs on StubHub, with entry starting at $386. From there, prices climb through the tiers — $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, and stretching all the way into the premium ranges of $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, $6,000, and topping out at $10,406 for the best seats in the house.

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Jets vs Cowboys Fantasy Football

Justin Fields (20.4 projected W5 fpts) made his return on Monday night after missing Week 3 due to concussion protocol, and while it wasn’t always pretty, he delivered the fantasy goods. He finished as QB4 for the week with 27.1 points, exploiting a Cowboys defense that's been giving up a league-high 21.9 passing points per game to QBs. On the ground, Dallas hasn’t fared much better, surrendering 6.1 rushing points per game to signal-callers (29th in the NFL). Every quarterback to face them so far—Jalen Hurts (24.3), Russell Wilson (30.3), Caleb Williams (29.1), and Jordan Love (26.3)—has delivered top-eight fantasy outputs.

Running back Breece Hall (13.5 projected W5 fpts) has quietly been a fantasy asset. In the two full games with Fields at the helm, Hall has racked up 188 rushing yards on 33 carries, benefiting from defenses keyed on Fields' own mobility, which opens lanes for Hall to operate.

Wide receiver Garett Wilson (10.6 projected W5 fpts) has been a model of consistency despite quarterback instability. Over the two games with Fields starting, Wilson has hauled in 13 receptions on 17 targets and scored twice, cementing himself as a top-12 fantasy WR in three of four weeks.

On the other side, Dak Prescott (17.1 projected W5 fpts) lit up the scoreboard on Sunday night. Facing one of the league’s stingiest defenses through three weeks, Prescott went 31-of-40 for 319 yards, three passing TDs, and even added a rushing score. That performance pushed him into QB1 territory for the week (31.0 points), and he remains a solid QB1 option this week based on matchup alone.

Jevonte Williams continued his strong start, posting 100 total yards and a touchdown against a tough Packers front, keeping his fantasy stock high. With CeeDee Lamb sidelined due to injury, George Pickens (10.6 projected W5 fpts) stepped up for the Cowboys, hauling in over 130 yards and two touchdowns, proving he can be a boom-or-bust fantasy play when called upon.

Jets vs Cowboys Game Predictions

If you're looking for defense in this matchup, you might want to change the channel. These are two of the NFL's biggest turnstiles when it comes to points allowed. The Cowboys have coughed up 132 points already—second worst in the league—while the Jets aren't far behind, surrendering 120, the fourth-highest total.

And this isn't just a one-off collapse here or there. Dallas has given up 24, 37, 31, and 40 points across their four outings. New York? A steady drip of misery: 34, 30, 29, and 27. Consistency, just not the good kind.

So here’s the real question—can these offenses cash in against such forgiving defenses? The Cowboys have shown firepower, dropping 40 points twice at home, though they’ve sputtered on the road with just 20 and 14. The Jets, meanwhile, were smothered by Buffalo with only 10 points, but otherwise have shown some spark, posting 32, 27, and 21 in their other three games.

All signs point to a scoreboard that’ll be lit up like Times Square. Neither defense has proven it can stop a nosebleed, and while both teams can trade punches, the Cowboys simply bring more firepower to the table. Their offense has been humming, and against a leaky New York defense, it's hard not to back Dallas to win a good old-fashioned shootout.

Jets vs Cowboys Betting Odds

Spread

Cowboys -3 (-102)

Jets +3 (-118)

Moneyline

Cowboys: -155

Jets: +130

Total

47.5 (Over -105/Under -115)

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• Jets 2025 NFL schedule: TV channel, livestream & where to watch the games
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• 2025 fantasy football rankings: Running back (RB) | Wide receiver (WR) | Tight end (TE) | Quarterback (QB)