- Matchup: Los Angeles Chargers vs Dallas Cowboys
- Event Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Cowboys (-2.5)
- Over/Under Total: 49.5
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AT&T Stadium will host a thrilling encounter as the Dallas Cowboys (6-7) face off against the Los Angeles Chargers (10-4) this Sunday. Currently, oddsmakers have the Chargers as 2.5-point underdogs, with an over-under set at 49.5 points.
The Chargers stride onto the field boasting a solid season record of 10-4. In their most recent outing, they secured a narrow victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, finishing 16-13. Omarion Hampton spearheaded the rushing attack, amassing 61 yards on 15 carries (4.1 yards per carry). Keenan Allen contributed with 36 yards on 5 receptions, averaging 7.2 yards per catch. Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 19 of 29 passes for 210 yards and 1 touchdown, achieving a QB rating of 84 while throwing 1 interception. Defensively, Los Angeles allowed 49 rushing yards on 21 attempts, yielding an average of 2.3 yards per rush. The Chargers conceded 19 completions on 33 attempts for 190 yards, translating to a completion percentage of 57.6%. They executed 58 plays for a total of 295 yards and rushed for 94 yards on 29 attempts, averaging 3.2 yards per carry.
On the offensive front, the Chargers are averaging 22.5 points per game, with a stout rushing average of 123.4 yards per game, ranking 11th in the NFL. Over the course of the season, they have amassed 4,731 total yards and recorded 152 first downs. However, the team has faced challenges with 92 penalties costing them 703 yards and 18 turnovers (12 interceptions and 6 fumbles). In terms of scoring, they have achieved 23 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns this season.
Defensively, the Chargers rank 9th in the league, allowing an average of 20.3 points per game. Their run defense has given up 4.5 yards per attempt, equating to 104.7 rushing yards per game. In total passing yards allowed, the Chargers have given up 2,441 yards, ranking them 3rd in the league, and they allow 60.2% completion rate, totaling 279.1 yards of offense allowed per game, placing them 2nd in the NFL. The defense has given up 12 passing touchdowns and 16 rushing touchdowns, conceding 1,466 rushing yards through 14 games this season.
The Dallas Cowboys enter this contest with a record of 6-7. In their latest performance, they were defeated by the Minnesota Vikings with a score of 34-26. Javonte Williams led the ground game, rushing 15 times for 91 yards, averaging 6.1 yards per carry. CeeDee Lamb topped the receiving stats for the Cowboys with 6 receptions totaling 111 yards (18.5 yards per reception). Quarterback Dak Prescott finished with 294 passing yards, completing 23 of 38 attempts, and recorded a QB rating of 84.8, without any interceptions and an average of 7.7 yards per attempt. On defense, Dallas allowed 77 rushing yards on 28 carries (2.8 yards per carry) and a completion rate of 62.5% in the passing game, conceding 250 yards on 15 completions out of 24 attempts. The Cowboys accumulated 423 total yards on 67 offensive plays (6.3 yards per play), with a rushing average of 4.8 yards per attempt for a total of 138 yards on 29 attempts.
Offensively, the Cowboys lead the league in total offense with an average of 396.9 yards per game. Their rushing game averages 120.8 yards per game, totaling 1,691 rushing yards this season. The team has thrown 11 interceptions and lost 7 fumbles, while successfully converting 195 first downs. However, Dallas has also given up 913 penalty yards due to 108 infractions, ranking 3rd in the league for mistakes. This season, their passing game has logged 3,866 yards, averaging 276.1 passing yards per game, ranking 1st overall. In terms of scoring, the Cowboys sit 4th in the league, averaging 29.1 points per game.
On the defensive end, the Cowboys are allowing an average of 30.0 points per game, ranking 31st in professional football. They have given up 31 passing touchdowns and 254.8 passing yards per game, placing them at the bottom of the league. The Cowboys have conceded a total of 1,682 rushing yards (120.1 yards per contest) along with 19 rushing touchdowns this season. During the year, the Dallas defense has faced 871 plays from scrimmage, ranking 20th in the NFL and has generated 11 takeaways (5 forced fumbles and 6 interceptions), with a total of 420 points allowed thus far.
Which team will come out on top in the Chargers-Cowboys match against the spread?
Expert’s Prediction: Choose the Chargers +2.5
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