Richard Paolinelli, Cowboys News Writer at Inside The Star

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys: Game Preview

Dec 22, 2024

Cowboys have no room for error tonight

By the time the Dallas Cowboys take the field tonight against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers their season may be officially over. There is still a chance that they could remain in the…

by Richard Paolinelli

Rico Dowdle may Already Have RB3 Position Locked up for 2021

Roster & Players

Dec 20, 2024

This Cowboys’ player may be running himself out of Dallas

Rico Dowdle is on a roll in Dallas, especially in the month of December. In the last three weeks, Dowdle has piled up 392 rushing yards. That’s nearly half of his season…

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This Cowboys’ starter is channeling an NFL legend

Roster & Players

Dec 19, 2024

This Cowboys’ starter is channeling an NFL legend

For long-term fans of the Dallas Cowboys, there are a few names of non-Cowboys players that bring instant memories. Many of them are opponents that earn respect in victory and defeat. Most…

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Has Rico Dowdle solved the Cowboys running back problem? 3

NFL & NFC East

Dec 17, 2024

Cowboys, Commanders hanging by a thread in the NFC East

The Philadelphia Eagles are clearly soaring well above the rest of the NFC East. But the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders still have much to play for. The Cowboys are clinging to…

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This remains an inexplicable stat for Dallas 2

Cowboys News

Dec 16, 2024

This remains an inexplicable stat for Dallas

It will remain the statistical oddity of the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season, maybe even for the rest of time. The Cowboys’ 30-14 win on Sunday at the Carolina Panthers improved their record…

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A person in sports attire, perhaps a nod to the Cowboys during their final season, wears a baseball cap and covers their face with one hand.

Game Coverage

Dec 15, 2024

This outcome could be the final nail in Dallas’ 2024 coffin

Today’s game against the Carolina Panthers all but screams “Trap Game” for the Dallas Cowboys. Especially now that the team is at 5-8 for the season and likely with no chance to…

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Navy & Silver Linings: A few bright spots in an otherwise gloomy performance

NFL & NFC East

Dec 11, 2024

Are the Eagles fraudulent despite impending NFC East title?

The Philadelphia Eagles escaped with their ninth-straight win, a 22-16 nail-biter over the Carolina Panthers. They now lead the NFC East by three games with four to play. Barring an epic collapse,…

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NFL & NFC East

Dec 10, 2024

This ex-Cowboys star had a bad Sunday

George Teague was a free safety for the Dallas Cowboys for five seasons; 1996, 1998-2001. Teague’s greatest play for Dallas doesn’t show up in any box score. But you can watch it…

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Game Coverage

Dec 9, 2024

D’oh! Cowboys lose to Bengals on special teams blunder

With the game tied and two minutes left, the Dallas Cowboys looked to get the ball back with good field position to go for the win. When the punt was blocked by…

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Game Coverage

Dec 9, 2024

Here’s how Dallas avoids a loss and playoff elimination tonight

Coming into tonight’s game, both teams find themselves in playoff mode with five weeks left and looking to avoid elimination with a loss. Of the two teams, the Dallas Cowboys could still…

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Noah Brown Impressive in Week 2 win Over the Bengals.

Game Coverage

Dec 8, 2024

Dallas must do something they’ve never done before

In the 64 previous NFL seasons they’ve completed, there is one thing the Dallas Cowboys have never done. They’ve never been 5-7 and rallied to make the playoffs. That is exactly what…

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Lamb And Co Answer The Call In Win Over Bengals

Game Coverage

Dec 5, 2024

Here’s why Dallas has been winning and how they can keep it going

For only the second time in 2024, the Dallas Cowboys have a chance to win three-straight games. The last time they had a chance to win three in a row, they got…

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There's 1 player that can save the Cowboys’ season today 1

Roster & Players

Dec 4, 2024

This should be the Cowboys’ offensive line going forward

As sad as it was for the Dallas Cowboys to think that Zack Martin’s departure due to injury a few weeks back was the end of his career, it might have been…

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Football players in blue and white uniforms, reminiscent of the Cowboys, huddle on the field during a game.

NFL & NFC East

Dec 3, 2024

Dallas keeps playoff hope alive, Eagles near NFC East crown

With under a third of a season left to be played, there are still a few things to be settled in the NFC East. Can the Philadelphia Eagles close out the division?…

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Dallas Cowboys handicapped by Jerry Jones' dual roles

NFL & NFC East

Dec 2, 2024

Jimmy Johnson drops wisdom on Cowboys

Jimmy Johnson was dropping wisdom on Cowboys Nation over the holiday weekend. In the pregame leading up to the Cowboys’ 27-20 win over the Giants, Johnson dropped this after picking the Cowboys…

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What Will Happen to Cooper Rush If He Looses Sunday?

Game Coverage

Nov 29, 2024

Cowboys are facing this nightmare scenario

In case you hadn’t heard, the Dallas Cowboys have won two straight games. They are now at 5-7 for the season after their 27-20 victory over the Giants on Thanksgiving Day. They…

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Dallas gets defensive in win over Giants

Game Coverage

Nov 28, 2024

Cowboys get defensive in win over Giants

Last week, it was the special teams unit that saved the Cowboys. This week it was a stellar defensive effort that carried the day. Dallas kept its slim playoff hopes alive on…

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Enjoying leftovers in a Turkey Day edition of Monday Morning Quarterback

Game Coverage

Nov 28, 2024

How can the Cowboys feast on Giants, and turkey, today

For the 57th time in 65 seasons, the Dallas Cowboys will host a football game on Thanksgiving Day. Dallas is hoping to carve up the lowly Giants before heading home to carve…

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Cowboys could welcome back up to 3 key players vs Commanders

NFL & NFC East

Nov 26, 2024

Cowboys playing a major role in who wins the NFC East

A 10-7 record is not going to be good enough to win the NFC East in 2024. Since that is the absolute best record the Dallas Cowboys can end the year with,…

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Did these nine minutes just save the Cowboys’ season?

Game Coverage

Nov 25, 2024

Did these 9 minutes just save the Cowboys’ season?

For 51 minutes on Sunday afternoon, it looked like the tank was in and then the final nine minutes played out. You are not alone this morning if you’re still trying to…

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Game Coverage

Nov 24, 2024

The big difference between this year and last for Dallas in Week 12

Last year, the Washington Commanders arrived in Texas to face the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 12 contest. Washington was 4-7 and playing out the string. The Cowboys were 7-3 and trailing…

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Cowboys have no room for error tonight

This Cowboys’ player may be running himself out of Dallas

This Cowboys’ starter is channeling an NFL legend

Cowboys, Commanders hanging by a thread in the NFC East

This remains an inexplicable stat for Dallas

This outcome could be the final nail in Dallas’ 2024 coffin

Are the Eagles fraudulent despite impending NFC East title?

This ex-Cowboys star had a bad Sunday

D’oh! Cowboys lose to Bengals on special teams blunder

Here’s how Dallas avoids a loss and playoff elimination tonight

Dallas must do something they’ve never done before

Here’s why Dallas has been winning and how they can keep it going

This should be the Cowboys’ offensive line going forward

Dallas keeps playoff hope alive, Eagles near NFC East crown

Jimmy Johnson drops wisdom on Cowboys

Cowboys are facing this nightmare scenario

Cowboys get defensive in win over Giants

How can the Cowboys feast on Giants, and turkey, today

Cowboys playing a major role in who wins the NFC East

Did these 9 minutes just save the Cowboys’ season?

The big difference between this year and last for Dallas in Week 12

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