How to Watch Cowboys vs. Chargers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 16

How to Watch Cowboys vs. Chargers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 16

Updated Dec. 21, 2025 11:13 a.m. ET
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One of the top receivers in the league will be on display when George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys (6-7-1) host the Los Angeles Chargers (10-4) on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

While the Cowboys rank fourth-worst in the NFL in total defense with 374.9 yards allowed per game, it's been a different situation offensively, as they rank best in the NFL (396.9 yards per game). The Chargers' defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with 279.1 total yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, they are accumulating 337.9 total yards per game, which ranks 15th.

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How to Watch Cowboys vs. Chargers

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Cowboys vs. Chargers: Head-to-Head

  • Dallas has beaten Los Angeles two times in the past three matchups.
  • Los Angeles has tallied 62 points in the last three matchups while only giving up 46 to Dallas

Cowboys' 2025 Schedule

Date Opponent Score TV
9/4/2025 at Eagles L 24-20 NBC
9/14/2025 Giants W 40-37 FOX
9/21/2025 at Bears L 31-14 FOX
9/28/2025 Packers T 40-40 NBC
10/5/2025 at Jets W 37-22 FOX
10/12/2025 at Panthers L 30-27 FOX
10/19/2025 Commanders W 44-22 FOX
10/26/2025 at Broncos L 44-24 CBS
11/3/2025 Cardinals L 27-17 ABC/ESPN
11/17/2025 at Raiders W 33-16 ABC/ESPN
11/23/2025 Eagles W 24-21 FOX
11/27/2025 Chiefs W 31-28 CBS
12/4/2025 at Lions L 44-30 Amazon Prime Video
12/14/2025 Vikings L 34-26 NBC/Peacock
12/21/2025 Chargers - FOX
12/25/2025 at Commanders - Netflix
TBD at Giants - -

Cowboys Stats & Insights

  • Dallas has struggled defensively against the pass, ranking worst in the NFL (254.8 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Cowboys rank best offensively, putting up 276.1 passing yards per game.
  • On offense, the Cowboys rank 17th in the NFL with 120.8 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 18th in rushing yards allowed per contest (120.1).
  • Dallas owns the fourth-worst turnover margin in the NFL at -7, forcing 11 turnovers (28th in NFL) while turning it over 18 times (17th in NFL).

Cowboys Key Players

  • Dak Prescott has led the charge for the Cowboys' offense this season, registering 3,931 passing yards with 26 passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 68.4% completion percentage.
  • As a runner, Javonte Williams has produced 1,113 yards on the ground with 10 rushing touchdowns in 14 games.
  • Pickens has been a key part of the Cowboys' offense in 2025, registering 81 receptions for 1,212 yards and eight touchdowns.

Chargers' 2025 Schedule

Date Opponent Score TV
9/5/2025 vs. Chiefs W 27-21 YouTube
9/15/2025 at Raiders W 20-9 ESPN
9/21/2025 Broncos W 23-20 CBS
9/28/2025 at Giants L 21-18 CBS
10/5/2025 Commanders L 27-10 FOX
10/12/2025 at Dolphins W 29-27 CBS
10/19/2025 Colts L 38-24 CBS
10/23/2025 Vikings W 37-10 Amazon Prime Video
11/2/2025 at Titans W 27-20 CBS
11/9/2025 Steelers W 25-10 NBC/Peacock
11/16/2025 at Jaguars L 35-6 CBS
11/30/2025 Raiders W 31-14 CBS
12/8/2025 Eagles W 22-19 ABC/ESPN
12/14/2025 at Chiefs W 16-13 CBS
12/21/2025 at Cowboys - FOX
12/27/2025 Texans - NFL Network
TBD at Broncos - -

Chargers Stats & Insights

  • Los Angeles' pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks third-best in the NFL with 174.4 passing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 214.5 passing yards per game, which ranks 19th.
  • With 123.4 rushing yards per game on offense, the Chargers rank 11th in the NFL. On defense they rank 10th, allowing 104.7 rushing yards per contest.
  • After forcing 20 turnovers (seventh in NFL) and turning the ball over 18 times (17th in NFL) this season, Los Angeles sports the ninth-ranked turnover margin of +2.

Chargers Key Players

  • Justin Herbert has 23 TD passes and 12 interceptions in 14 games, completing 65.6% of his throws for 3,191 yards (227.9 per game).
  • Ladd McConkey has 61 receptions for 715 yards (51.1 per game) and five touchdowns in 14 games.
  • Kimani Vidal has rushed for 620 yards (56.4 per game) and three touchdowns in 11 games.

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