NFL PREVIEW Tonight’s game

Cowboys (12-2) at Panthers (6-8)

Time: 8:15 p.m.

TV: NFL Network.

Opening line: Cowboys by 13.

Record vs. spread: Cowboys 9-5; Panthers 6-8.

Series record: Cowboys lead series 6-3.

Last meeting: Cowboys 35, Panthers 14, Oct. 29, 2006 at Carolina.

Last week: Cowboys lost to Eagles 10-6; Panthers beat Seahawks 13-10.

Streaks, stats and notes: Dallas can clinch home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with win and Green Bay loss on Sunday. Despite last week’s defeat, Cowboys secured first-round bye after Seattle lost. ... Last week, Cowboys had first game without TD since November 2004, and fewest yards of season. They still lead NFC in points scored (429) and total offense (378.5 yards per game). ... Cowboys have 11 players elected to Pro Bowl, most of any team. ... QB Tony Romo (thumb) practiced all week and will start. Romo’s 22.2 passer rating last week was worst of career.

Associated Press