A Dallas Cowboys football blog

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3 Cowboys players fighting for their future role in Dallas

After that Thanksgiving Day win over the Giants, Dallas sits at 5-7. It is an improvement after being just 3-7, but the Cowboys players must know the future of this season is grim; what really matters now is the 2025 season. What does that mean for certain players? They must ace their “audition” to have a …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

During a game, a football player in a blue and white uniform from the Cowboys draft class throws a precise pass, highlighting the team's 2024 resurgence.

Criticized Cowboys draft class is making a resurgence in 2024

From the moment their names were called, the 2023 Dallas Cowboys draft class was hammered with criticism from the fanbase. Another Michigan defensive lineman? A tight end in the second round? The buzz was nothing but negative post-draft. You don’t need me to tell you that the draft week complaints only ramped up when the season …

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During a Thanksgiving game in the 2024 season, a Cowboys football player celebrates exuberantly in a large red bucket on the sidelines, with two teammates laughing nearby.

Cowboys Thanksgiving outcome will dictate rest of 2024 season

The holiday season is officially in full swing, which means Cowboys Thanksgiving Day football. Fans will be knee-deep in turkey, pumpkin pie, and camera cuts to Jerry Jones in his suite in just a few hours. This time, the NFL’s yearly tradition will feature the 2-9 New York Giants heading to Dallas, in a matchup that …

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Mark Heaney

The football player in the white jersey, looking slightly upset, prepares to throw a pass as a determined Commanders player in a red jersey rapidly approaches.

Cowboys win in shocking 34-26 upset over Commanders in Week 12

For the first time since October 6th, the headlines will read “Cowboys win.” In one of the craziest games you will ever see, Dallas pulled off a 34-26 upset over the Washington Commanders. With this wild win, the Cowboys have snapped a 5-game losing streak. That was seriously the weirdest NFL game I have seen. From …

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Two American football players in Dallas Cowboys uniforms stand poised on the field during a Week 12 game, showcasing the strength of the Cowboys defense.

Cowboys’ defense has no excuses against Commanders in Week 12

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense enters Week 12 as one of the most disappointing units in the entire NFL. They have given up the most rushing touchdowns, rank in the bottom five in rushing yards allowed, and rank second to last in allowed yards per completion. This defense was poised for a big season but never came …

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A Dallas Cowboys player stands on the field during Week 11, looking down with his hand near his face.

Texans crush Cowboys Week 11 hopes in 34-10 blowout

There is officially a five-game losing streak in Dallas, as the Cowboys Week 11 matchup with the Houston Texans ends in a 34-10 defeat. It’s hard to say we didn’t see this loss coming, but the fashion in which it came was certainly an interesting one. This game had it all; high moments from both Houston …

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Mark Heaney

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Jerry Jones hints at hiring Cowboys legend as next Head Coach

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: In a new live interview, Cowboys Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones sparked a fanbase frenzy with his comments. Not only have we heard that before, but it feels like we’ve heard it a thousand times in the last few weeks alone. This time, however, it was regarding the …

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Mike McCarthy names Rico Dowdle the RB1 in press conference

At long last, Cowboys fans have gotten the answer they have wanted for months at the running back position. During his Thursday press conference, Head Coach Mike McCarthy made it clear that Rico Dowdle is the RB1 going forward. Dowdle, 26, has been Dallas’ best running back by far throughout the 2024 campaign. Despite this, the …

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Mark Heaney

Football player wearing a white jersey with number 88, resembling CeeDee Lamb from the Cowboys, stands with his right hand on his chest as if in a heartfelt moment during Week 11.

Can CeeDee Lamb save the Cowboys’ offense in Week 11?

It is no secret that the Dallas Cowboys offense looks as bad as they ever have right now. With Dak Prescott out and a depleted roster overall, the Cowboys will look to All-Pro Wide Receiver, CeeDee Lamb, to carry the load against the Texans in Week 11. Last week’s bout with the Philadelphia Eagles was the …

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In Week 10, two football players clashed on the field—one in white and blue, representing the Cowboys, and the other in green and white for the Eagles.

Can key Cowboys stars match the Eagles’ firepower in Week 10?

It’s officially game day in Dallas, and a few key Cowboys stars are preparing for a heavy load in this Week 10 matchup. Let’s face it: The Eagles are no joke, and the Cowboys might be exactly that at this point in the season. They are sitting at 3-5, have a backup quarterback running things, and …

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Two veteran football players from the same team stride confidently onto the field, donning their blue and white uniforms and helmets, ready to tackle the challenges of the 2024 season.

2 Cowboys veterans that could be benched as 2024 season falters

We’re one day away from a Dallas-Philadelphia face-off, and the hype for the game could not be lower. It’s the team’s first game without Dak Prescott, they have fallen to 3rd in the NFC East, and more than a few Cowboys veterans are drastically underperforming. Is there time to turn things around? Sure, but I think …

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Mark Heaney

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3 changes coming to Dallas if the Cowboys record continues to tank

The mood among the Dallas fanbase is grim: Dak Prescott will very likely miss 4+ weeks, the Cowboys record is floundering, the coaching staff is uninspiring, and the front office is as frustrating as ever. Simply put, we can’t be naive about where the Cowboys stand. Things are bad, and they will get worse before they …

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Two football players in Dallas Cowboys uniforms, with Dak Prescott leading the animated conversation, are on the field.

Dak Prescott injured in Cowboys Week 9, 27-21 defeat vs Falcons

It’s hard to characterize that Cowboys Week 9 game as anything but the same old 2024 story. They had their chances, they could have won, and yet they slowly took it away from themselves. The 27-21 final score is not indicative of Dallas’ effort today. Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury that knocked him out for the rest …

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Mark Heaney

A Dallas Cowboys football player in uniform braces for a play on the field, eyeing the Falcons with determination, as fans glance nervously at the injury report.

Week 9 Injury Report: Cowboys defensive stars ruled out vs Falcons

We are one day away from the Cowboys Week 9 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, and the injury report is sure to make the Dallas fanbase cringe. Following two bad losses in a row to the Lions and 49ers, the Cowboys have been looking for any source of positivity. Instead, they’ve gotten continued bad news on …

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Dallas Cowboys players celebrate a touchdown on the field during Week 9, with a roaring crowd in the background.

3 Dallas Cowboys’ players facing the most pressure in Week 9

There is a sense of dread looming over the Dallas Cowboys players, fanbase, coaching staff, and front office, and it’s not just from the Halloween season. Simply put, things are bleak right now for the Cowboys, and it’s easy to see why. The team is 3-4, they rank third in the NFC East, injuries are piling …

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During Week 8, two American football players from opposing teams face off with the intensity of Cowboys vs. 49ers on the field.

Cowboys Week 8 strategy must replicate the 49ers style

We are one day away from the Cowboys Week 8 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. With injuries piling up and a weakened roster from the 2023 season, Dallas is going to need to win based on strategy. Throughout the first half of this season, I can’t point to a single game where the story line …

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Mark Heaney

In Week 8, a Cowboys football player in white and blue uniform clutches the ball tightly while being tackled by a player in black and yellow uniform.

3 Cowboys offensive weapons that must bounce back in Week 8

We are nearly two weeks removed from the Detroit Lions storming into Dallas and delivering a whooping, and three weeks removed from three Cowboys offensive stars shining in Pittsburgh. With the bye week coming to an end against the 49ers this Sunday, it is time to start looking back at the Cowboys’ recent games, and those …

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Mark Heaney

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Cowboys stars struggling after massive contract extensions

It’s safe to say things have not gone smoothly in Dallas to this point in the season. The coaching staff, front office, and ownership are all catching heat, but it’s the Cowboys stars that might be slumping the most. One of the key storylines over the last year for Dallas has been extending their top players, …

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Mark Heaney

A football coach for the Cowboys, sporting sunglasses and a headset, looks at a tablet on the sidelines during a game this season.

3 bold Cowboys coaching changes that could happen this season

There is no group in Dallas that has been excused from criticism in the 2024 season. The Cowboys coaching staff, roster, front office, and ownership have all been hit with waves of displeasure. The team is now 3-3 and watching Week 7 action from the couch while on their bye week, but a Week 8 road …

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During the game, a Cowboys player in a blue and white uniform is tackled by an opponent in black and orange, showcasing intense action despite his decreasing role before the bye week.

2 Cowboys players will see a decreasing role after bye week

In a normal week, the Dallas Cowboys players and coaches would right now be preparing for a game. Instead, they are enjoying some much-needed time off with their Week 7 bye. There is a fairly unanimous sentiment around this bye week: it could not have come at a better time for this organization. You don’t need …

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Mark Heaney

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Report: Teams see Cowboys as landing spot for Bill Belichick

In the past few days, Dallas Cowboys fans have seen a blowout loss to a rival, their owner threatening to fire reporters, and a report potentially linking the team with legendary Head Coach, Bill Belichick. Late on Sunday night, FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz reported that people inside the NFL see Dallas as the “primary landing spot” …

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