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One of the more interesting quarterback battles of the preseason is set to get underway on Saturday when the Cowboys travel to Denver to take on the Broncos.

At least, if starters were slated to play. Dallas coach Mike McCarthy has said it's "unlikely" Dak Prescott plays in either of the first two preseason games. The same is likely true for most of the first-team offense, including running back Ezekiel Elliott and receiver CeeDee Lamb and a handful of defensive players.

What about Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, who will see his first action in Denver following a trade by Seattle? Nathaniel Hackett hasn't revealed his plans, saying, "every player is a little bit different, every situation is a little bit different."

So, it remains to be seen whether Wilson or any starter will see playing time — and, if so, to what extent.

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Regardless, any action NFL fans can watch after a long offseason will doubtless be welcome — even if it's absent starters. Here's how to tune in and watch the Cowboys-Broncos game:

What channel is Cowboys vs. Broncos on today?

Local TV channels: Denver — KTVD-TV | Dallas — KTVT-TV
Out-of-market channel: NFL Network
Live streams: fuboTV, NFL+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)

Out-of-market viewers who want to watch the Cowboys-Broncos game can tune in via the NFL Network. Another option for such audiences is fuboTV, which carries the network and offers a free trial. Likewise, the NFL has recently launched its own streaming service, NFL+, which carries NFLN games.

Local markets need not rely on the NFL Network: Denver fans can watch the game on KTVD-TV, while those in Dallas can watch it on KTVT-TV.

Fans in Canada can watch preseason games on DAZN.

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Cowboys vs. Broncos start time

Date: Saturday, Aug. 13
Time: 9 p.m. ET

The Cowboys will travel to take on the Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High, with kickoff slated for Saturday, Aug. 13 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT).

NFL preseason schedule: Week 1

Thursday, Aug. 11

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Giants at Patriots	7 p.m.	NFL Network, WBZ, WNBC, fuboTV
Titans at Ravens	7:30 p.m.	WKRN, WBAL

Friday, Aug. 12

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Falcons at Lions	6 p.m.	NFL Network, WAGA, WJBK, fuboTV
Browns at Jaguars	7 p.m.	WEWS, WFOX
Cardinals at Bengals	7:30 p.m.	KPNX, WKRC
Jets at Eagles	7:30 p.m.	WCBS, WCAU
Packers at 49ers	8:30 p.m.	NFL Network, WGBA, KPIX, fuboTV

Saturday, Aug. 13

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Panthers at Commanders	1 p.m.	WJZY, WRC
Chiefs at Bears	1 p.m.	NFL Network, KSHB, WFLD, fuboTV
Colts at Bills	4 p.m.	NFL Network, WTTV, WIVB, fuboTV
Seahawks at Steelers	7 p.m.	NFL Network, KING, KDKA, fuboTV
Dolphins at Buccaneers	7:30 p.m.	WFOR, WFLA
Saints at Texans	8 p.m.	WVUE, KTRK
Cowboys at Broncos	9 p.m.	NFL Network, KTVT, KTVD, fuboTV
Rams at Chargers	10 p.m.	KABC, KCBS

Sunday, Aug. 14

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Vikings at Raiders	4:25 p.m.	NFL Network, KMSP, KVVU, fuboTV

NFL preseason schedule: Week 2

Thursday, Aug. 18

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Bears at Seahawks	8 p.m.	ESPN, fuboTV

Friday, Aug. 19

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Panthers at Patriots	7 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
Saints at Packers	8 p.m.	TBD
Texans at Rams	10 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV

Saturday, Aug. 20

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Broncos at Bills	1 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
Lions at Colts	1 p.m.	TBD
Commanders at Chiefs	4 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
Steelers at Jaguars	7 p.m.	TBD
Raiders at Dolphins	7 p.m.	TBD
49ers at Vikings	7 p.m.	TBD
Buccaneers at Titans	7 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
Cowboys at Chargers	10 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV

Sunday, Aug. 21

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Eagles at Browns	1 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
Bengals at Giants	7 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
Ravens at Cardinals	8 p.m.	Fox, fuboTV

Monday, Aug. 22

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Falcons at Jets	8 p.m.	ESPN, fuboTV

Channels to be announced at a later time.

NFL preseason schedule: Week 3

Thursday, Aug. 25

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Packers at Chiefs	8 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
49ers at Texans	8 p.m.	Amazon Prime

Friday, Aug. 26

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Bills at Panthers	7 p.m.	TBD
Seahawks at Cowboys	8 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
Chargers at Saints	8 p.m.	TBD
Patriots at Raiders	8:15 p.m.	TBD

Saturday, Aug. 27

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Jaguars at Falcons	3 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
Rams at Bengals	6 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
Bears at Browns	7 p.m.	TBD
Commanders at Ravens	7 p.m.	TBD
Eagles at Dolphins	7 p.m.	TBD
Cardinals at Titans	7 p.m.	TBD
Buccaneers at Colts	7:30 p.m.	TBD
Vikings at Broncos	9 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV

Sunday, Aug. 28

Game	Time (ET)	TV
Giants at Jets	1 p.m.	NFL Network, fuboTV
Lions at Steelers	4:30 p.m.	CBS, fuboTV

Channels to be announced at a later time.

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The Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Chargers have been holding joint practices all week as they prepare for their preseason game Saturday.

Both teams had their openers last Saturday and both lost their respective games, though Dallas might have more reason to be concerned. The team led the NFL in penalties in 2021 and got out to a rough start this year, committing 17 that were accepted in a 17-7 loss to the Denver Broncos. After the game, coach Mike McCarthy said it was "clearly way too much."

McCarthy said he expects the majority of the team's starters to get rest Saturday. Chargers coach Brandon Staley had said he will have a similar plan, after he opted to give the team's first-stringers plenty of reps in the joint practices.

One quirk about this matchup: the Cowboys have lost four consecutive preseason games against the Chargers, with the last Dallas victory coming in 2010.

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Here is everything you need to know for the game:

What time does Cowboys at Chargers start?

Kickoff is Saturday at 10 p.m. ET from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

What TV channel is Cowboys at Chargers on?

The game will be aired nationally on NFL Network (outside local markets).

The game will be aired locally in Los Angeles on KCBS-TV (CBS). In the Dallas area, the game will be broadcast on KTVT-TV (CBS).

How can I watch Cowboys at Chargers online via live stream?

Fans can live stream the game on fuboTV, as well as NFL+.

What are the odds for Cowboys at Chargers?

The Chargers are 3.5-point favorites with the over/under at 37.5 points, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

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