For the first time since 2009, wide receiver Dez Bryant was not on the opening day roster, as he was released on April 13, 2018 and later signed with the New Orleans Saints on November 7, 2018.

For the first time since 2002, tight end Jason Witten was not on the opening day roster, having announced his retirement on May 3, 2018.

Despite a strong showing from the defense, the Cowboys offense only managed to get 8 points and fumbled late in the game, allowing the Panthers to run out the clock.

Dak Prescott threw his first touchdown pass of the year to Tavon Austin from 64 yards out on the 3rd play of the game.

Dak Prescott threw 2 interceptions and Ezekiel Elliott had a fumble late in the game.

The Cowboys controversially punted in overtime and allowed the Texans to take the ball down the field and win the game.

Brett Maher attempted to kick a 52-yard field goal in the dying seconds to tie the game, but it hit the left upright.

In desperate need of a road win to keep their season alive, the game began with Leighton Vander Esch picking off Carson Wentz.

As they led 27–20 on the last play, the ball was lateraled to Golden Tate, but was stopped in progress to allow the Cowboys to win.

Rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch put up a stellar performance with his 2nd interception in two weeks, which set up a crucial Ezekiel Elliott touchdown run.

Dak Prescott connected with Amari Cooper for a 90-yard catch and run touchdown in the third quarter.

Jourdan Lewis made the game-clinching interception with only 2:08 left to play in 4th quarter to seal the victory.

Brett Maher made a successful 62-yard field goal attempt, which was a franchise record for Dallas and tied for the third longest in NFL history.

Jaylon Smith made the highlight play of the game, recovering a fumble from Jameis Winston and returning it 69 yards for a touchdown.

With this win, the Cowboys improved to 9–6 on the season and clinched the NFC East for the third time in 5 years.

The Dallas Cowboys received the ball first after the Seattle Seahawks chose to defer during the coin toss.

However, the Seahawks responded with a 27-yard Sebastian Janikowski field goal, thanks to 66 yards passing by Russell Wilson on the drive.

Dallas responded by a 75-yard drive which culminated in an 11-yard touchdown pass by Dak Prescott to Michael Gallup to lead 10–6.

After both teams exchanged punts twice, Russell Wilson ran 4 yards into the end zone and converted a two-point conversion to lead the Cowboys 14–10.

The only sour note on a good Dallas win was a serious leg injury to wide receiver Allen Hurns halfway through the first quarter, suffered after a reception when he was tackled by Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald.

After the game, general manager Jerry Jones told the media that Hurns had broken his ankle and fibula.