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Opportunity Knocked and Jourdan Lewis Answered Against New Orleans 1

When Opportunity Knocked Against New Orleans, Jourdan Lewis Answered

The Dallas Cowboys can’t be more pleased with the way things turned out Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints. It took a team effort to secure the victory, but there were a few individuals who stepped up to the challenge more than others. One of those individuals just so happened to be Cornerback Jourdan Lewis, …

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3 Matchups Cowboys Must Exploit Against New Orleans

3 Matchups Cowboys Must Exploit Against New Orleans

The Dallas Cowboys know all too well the importance of this game. If they want to be considered as a top team in the NFL, they have to have a good showing against the New Orleans Saints. They of course want to have more than just a good showing, they want to win and I think …

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Seldom-Used CB Jourdan Lewis Could Play Big Role Against Saints

Seldom-Used CB Jourdan Lewis Could Play Big Role Against Saints

It’s somewhat surprising that Cornerback Jourdan Lewis has been so seldomly used this season, especially after the way he performed last year as a rookie. Many of us thought he would compete for a starting job this year, but his defensive impact thus far has been pretty much nonexistent. That could change this week with the …

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Can Cowboys Pull Off Another Upset Against Saints Like in 2009?

Can Cowboys Pull Off Another Upset Against Saints Like in 2009?

If we are being completely honest with ourselves, it’s hard to imagine the Dallas Cowboys pulling off an upset over the New Orleans Saints this week. But, the same was said nearly a decade ago when these two teams squared off against one another and we all know how that turned out. Okay, maybe you’ve forgotten, …

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Why Kliff Kingsbury Should be Added to Cowboys Staff Immediately

Why Kliff Kingsbury Should be Added to the Cowboys Staff Immediately

Texas Tech has reportedly decided to part ways with Kliff Kingsbury, who has been there head coach for the past five seasons. I personally believe that this is a mistake on their part, but their loss could end up being the Dallas Cowboys gain. It’s no secret that Dallas Cowboys current Offensive Coordinator Scott Linehan has …

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Amari Cooper is Turning the Cowboys Into Playoff Contenders

Amari Cooper Turning Cowboys Into Serious Playoff Contenders?

With the dominating win over the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving, the Dallas Cowboys now find themselves a favorite to win the NFC East division and earn one of those coveted playoff spots. Not many of us thought that possible a few short weeks ago, but the addition of Wide Receiver Amari Cooper has transformed this team …

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#DALvsWAS: Michael Gallup Will Play, Value Extends Beyond Passing Game

#DALvsWAS: Michael Gallup Will Play, Value Extends Beyond Passing Game

Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Michael Gallup will play on Thanksgiving, five days after the death of his brother due to an apparent suicide. This could be his way of dealing with a family crisis or just a way to escape, but regardless he will be on the field against the Washington Redskins Thursday afternoon. No one …

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Containing RB Adrian Peterson Cowboys' Top Priority on Defense

Containing RB Adrian Peterson Cowboys’ Top Priority on Defense?

I don’t know about you, but the Week 7 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins is still pretty fresh on my mind. The Redskins narrowly escaped with the victory then, and it was in large part due to the success Running Back Adrian Peterson had in the running game. Containing him should the top …

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Cowboys Patience With DE Randy Gregory Finally Paying Off?

Cowboys’ Patience With DE Randy Gregory Finally Paying Off?

Say what you want about Randy Gregory and his past struggles, but he might just be turning into the player the Dallas Cowboys envisioned when they drafted him in the second-round of the 2015 NFL Draft. All I can say is, it’s about time! Randy Gregory is just one of many players Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones …

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for Cowboys Against Atlanta

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for Cowboys Against Atlanta

It may not have been very pretty, but the Dallas Cowboys were able to keep their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sunday afternoon. It’s a place that wasn’t kind to them a season ago, but they were able to overcome their demons and secure a much-needed victory. This is a …

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Cowboys' Revenge Against Atlanta Hinges on These 3 Key Matchups 1

Cowboys’ Revenge Against Atlanta Hinges on These 3 Key Matchups

With their seasons hanging in the balance, the Dallas Cowboys (4-5) and the Atlanta Falcons (4-5) know all too well the importance of this matchup. The Cowboys however might have a little extra incentive to win this game, revenge. The Falcons absolutely throttled them in 2017, but Dallas is looking to turn the tables on them …

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Can Dak Prescott Regain His Mojo Against Atlanta?

Can QB Dak Prescott Steal Back His Mojo From Atlanta?

When the Dallas Cowboys last traveled to Mercedes-Benz Stadium they were completely throttled by the Atlanta Falcons. It’s a game a lot of Cowboys Nation would like to forget, but no one more so than Quarterback Dak Prescott. That game could very well be where his struggles really began. It’s almost exactly a year later and …

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Cowboys Headlines - 5 Cowboys Players That Could Be Traded

How Cowboys Could Regain a 2019 1st-Round Draft Pick

The Dallas Cowboys are currently without a 2019 first-round draft pick after acquiring Wide Receiver Amari Cooper from the Oakland Raiders, but what if I were to tell you there was a way to regain another first-rounder? Well, with a little outside the box thinking I think there could be a way to accomplish just that. …

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Should Cowboys Stick With Xavier Su'a-Filo at Left Guard? 1

Should Cowboys Stick With Xavier Su’a-Filo at Left Guard?

Don’t look now, but we may have another Ron Leary/La’el Collins situation unfolding before our eyes with Xavier Su’a-Filo and Connor Williams. Who ends up starting at left guard for the Dallas Cowboys the rest of the 2018 season is up in the air right now, but might not be for long. Remember a few years …

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for Cowboys against Philadelphia

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly for Cowboys against Philadelphia

The Dallas Cowboys surprisingly pulled off the 27-20 upset over the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday night and in turn somehow keep their playoff hopes alive. They are now two games behind the Washington Redskins, but the NFC East title is still very much within reach if they can continue to play like they did against the Eagles. …

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Cowboys Must Play With Sense of Urgency Against Philadelphia

Cowboys Must Play With Sense of Urgency Against Philadelphia

It’s a little hard to believe with the way the Dallas Cowboys season has gone so far, but they still have a shot at making the playoffs. They will definitely need to make some changes from here on out, but it’s actually doable. One thing I think they absolutely have to change is their sense of …

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Dak Prescott Needs to Channel His Inner Forrest Gump

Dak Prescott Needs to Channel His Inner Forrest Gump

“Run Forrest, Run!” This is not only one of many quotes from one of my favorite all-time movies, but it’s also something Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott should take to heart and reestablish into his play on game days. Yes, I think Prescott needs to channel his inner Forrest Gump. When faced by bullies, Jenny Curran …

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Is the Cowboys 2018 Season Circling the Drain?

Is the Cowboys 2018 Season Circling the Drain?

For the Dallas Cowboys, I thought the Tennessee Titans matchup was one of the more winnable games left on their schedule in 2018. Unfortunately, I was wrong  and with the way the rest of the schedule is shaping up, the Cowboys season could already be circling the drain. The Dallas Cowboys are about to enter the …

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly For Cowboys Against Titans

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly For Cowboys Against Titans

What started out looking like an easy win for the Dallas Cowboys quickly turned into a 28-14 defeat at the hands of the Tennessee Titans Monday night. The Cowboys continue to play like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and it’s becoming more and more apparent some drastic changes might need to be made if this organization …

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#DALvsTEN: Derrick Henry a Reminder of What Could've Been for Cowboys

#DALvsTEN: Derrick Henry a Reminder of What Could’ve Been for Cowboys

Can you imagine what the Dallas Cowboys would’ve looked like the last 2 1/2 years without Running Back Ezekiel Elliott? (shivers at the thought) He is without a doubt the engine that drives the Cowboys offense, but there was a time that many around Cowboys Nation believed Derrick Henry could do just as well. Leading into …

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Where Would Noah Brown Fit if Recalled From IR?

Could Cowboys Have Two WRs Make Their Debut Against Tennessee?

What if I told you the Dallas Cowboys could have not just one, but two wide receivers make their season debut against the Tennessee Titans? I’m not setting you up for some kind of punchline or blowing smoke up your rear. It’s entirely possible the Cowboys could have two new faces playing WR when they take …

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