The NFL playoffs are fast approaching, and neither the nor the , two preseason favorites, are locked into the postseason.Both, however, have a golden opportunity to reinsert themselves into the picture under the lights of primetime on Sunday.The Cowboys are guaranteed not to repeat as NFC East champions thanks to the ailing but soaring ' win over the , but with two NFC North teams also toting six lo ses, they've got a chance to snag a wild card spot with some help -- both the and are ahead of them entering Sunday. The Raiders, meanwhile, could benefit Trevor Bauer Jersey from a top-heavy conference where the two current wild cards belong to the vulnerable (8-5) and (7-6) despite their own shortcomings.On Sunday night, they meet.Here's what you need to know about the game:How to watch, streamKickoff:Dec. 17, 8:30 p.m. ETTV:NBC (Check local listings)Streaming: (Try for free)Which quarterback will show up?The Cowboys and Raiders both boast big-name signal-callers, but neither has nece sarily won over any additional fans in 2017. saw his numbers take a dramatic dip in the wake of suspension, and simply hasn't looked a whole Satchel Paige Jersey lot like the guy who earned a $125 million deal before the year. Both are on opposite ends of the spectrum entering Week 15, too, as Prescott is fresh off a redeeming three-touchdown day against the , while Carr was downright pedestrian in a crucial showdown with the . One of these hotshots has to step up Sunday night though, and the opposing defenses shouldn't be overly threatening to either. The same thing could've been said, Kenny Lofton Jersey of course, about Carr vs. the Chiefs' banged-up group in Week 14, so maybe this leans in Dak's favor. Prescott will be up against the league's 22nd-ranked defense, while Dallas' unit ranks in the middle of the pack, 17th, in terms of total yards surrendered. And considering Carr could once again be without wideout , an unforeseen disappointment in Year 3 of his career, it's no wonder the Cowboys are .Which offensive playmakers will show up?Even if Cooper doesn't go for the Raiders, both teams aren't exactly lacking in star power. But Roberto Perez Jersey with the quarterbacks hit or mi s this year, the pre sure will be on for guys like , , and to step up.Morris has been an underrated gem behind Dallas' offensive line, shouldering the post-Elliott load in the backfield with just under 200 yards on the ground in the last two weeks. Bryant finally turned it on against the after going weeks as an afterthought -- and a drops specialist -- in the pa sing game. On the other side, Lynch is two weeks removed from his first 100-yard game of the year and has , while Crabtree hauled in seven pa ses after his one-game suspension.Lynch will be going up against the 's 11th-ranked rush defense, while Morris will face off with the 16th-ranked unit on the ground. Both could be crucial to aiding their respective teams' quarterbacks on "Sunday Night Football."Who will win?Cowboys picks expert Emory Hunt, who is Mike Napoli Jersey 12-5 forecasting Dallas games, at SportsLine, but our CBS Sports NFL analysts like the Vegas odds for this week's showdown -- five of them think Dallas will win, while three believe the Raiders will pull off the upset. Check out all of our Week 15 picks from our NFL crew .