When Trey Lance took the field against the Las Vegas Raiders, he wanted to settle in quickly to deliver a win for the Dallas Cowboys and he achieved that mission — having a strong outing.

Just six days ago, the Cowboys looked completely different in LA than they did in Vegas. More importantly, the changes are ones that should help them when the season counts the most. 

Quarterback Trey Lance leads the offensive charge in the Cowboys' 27-12 preseason victory at the Raiders.

The preseason will serve as a key evaluation tool for the Dallas Cowboys as several position battles begin to flesh out who deserves a spot on the team's final roster for 2024.

After the Cowboys caught criticism for selecting Marist Liufau in the third round back in April, the Hawaiian linebacker is proving early on that he is worthy of that value.

After suffering an allergic reaction just hours before traveling to Las Vegas to face the Raiders, Mazi Smith has been ruled out of the preseason contest by the Dallas Cowboys. 

As the Cowboys get ready for preseason game No. 2, here are a few players the staff writers will be watching closely as they take on the Raiders. 

Having seen plenty from Mike Zimmer's defense versus the LA Rams, the Dallas Cowboys need a better offensive showing from Trey Lance and Co. against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. the Las Vegas Raiders in the Preseason Week 2 game.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance caps Boys' drive with a 2-yard touchdown scramble.

Watch highlights from the Preseason Week 2 game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Can't-Miss Play: Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kemon Hall reads Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell's eyes on speedy pick-six interception.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance takes off for a 16-yard scramble.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey stuns announcers with a 66-yard field goal before halftime.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance finds his target wide receiver Ryan Flournoy for a touchdown score.

Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn's elusive moves put defenders on skates.

The best views from the Dallas Cowboys preseason game vs the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday August 17th at Allegiant Stadium.

A compilation of the best black & white photographs of Training Camp 2024 and the week 2 preseason game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Cowboys get their first win of the 2024 preseason with a 27-12 victory over the Raiders.

The Cowboys get set to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their second game of the preseason.

The Dallas Cowboys depart for their first ever game in Las Vegas for a week 2 preseason game against the Raiders.

Buscando mejorar su victoria contra los Cleveland Browns en la Semana 1, Dak Prescott y la ofensiva de los Dallas Cowboys ahora tienen que "reiniciarse" después de una derrota aplastante en casa.

La defensa de Dallas no tuvo respuesta para los Saints, que avanzaron y derrotaron a los Cowboys con un marcador final 44-19.