Richard Paolinelli
Considering that the Dallas Cowboys are playing in Year 65 of the franchise’s existence, it’s very hard to find franchise firsts these days. Yet, in Sunday’s brutal 41-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys did something for the first time since the 1960 season. Did you catch it? It’s right there in black and white. …
The playoffs are no longer in play. For the 29th straight season, the Dallas Cowboys will not make it to an NFC Championship or a Super Bowl contest. However, that doesn’t mean that the Cowboys don’t have something to play for at noon today in Philadelphia. And no, we’re not just talking about the tired old …
Lost among the rave reviews of the Dallas Cowboys’ win on Sunday was a possible vote of no confidence in Dak Prescott. Now, before you warm up the pitchforks and torches, let me explain. When was the last time you saw the Cowboys play with that kind of fire on both sides of the ball? The …
It’s absolutely time to do it and there are no more excuses left as to why it shouldn’t be done. It’s time for the Dallas Cowboys to start Trey Lance at quarterback. With two games remaining in the season, the Cowboys have absolutely nothing to play for. They cannot make the playoffs. They can’t finish anywhere …
Only in the NFC East can a team’s defense get five takeaways and still lose the game. Hey Philadelphia, do you want to talk about it? The Washington Commanders kept their hopes for an NFC East title alive with a crazy comeback win over the Eagles on Sunday. Philadelphia not only had their 10-game win streak …
It was over, officially, long before the Dallas Cowboys even took the field on Sunday night. But it was nice to see this team, with nothing to play for, come out and play like it meant something in a 26-24 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday night. Despite the win, however, there’s one hard, cold fact. …
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 hunt for the seventh, and final, playoff spot in the NFC. With that in mind, here’s what the Cowboys have to do. First, and …
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 total of 880 yards rushing. In the six games since Dak Prescott went down with a season-ending hamstring injury, Dowdle has 559 yards. He …
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 of them are unpleasant memories. Most of them are associated with former members of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Among those that aren’t, there is one …
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 a slim hope of making the playoffs. Despite their 6-8 record, Dallas could still make the playoffs if they win out. But they’d need …
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 on the road to 5-2 for the season. Even if they lose their final road game, at Philadelphia, they are assured a winning road …
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 make the playoffs. They have to win out and that just to finish above .500. The loss of DeMarvion Overshown for the rest of …
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, the Eagles will win the division this year. But a deeper dive into how they are winning their games reveals a team weaker than …
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 right here: Teague takes out T.O. When not defending the logo, Teague had 15 interceptions in 71 games for Dallas. Two of those went …
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 Nick Vigil, victory on Monday night seemed all but certain. But Amani Oruwariye decided to field the blocked punt, muffed it and allowed the …
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 be alive after a loss tonight. That would put this team under pressure that it probably can’t withstand over the last four games. So, …
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 they are being tasked to do this year. If the Cowboys can win out they would finish at 10-7. Two teams made the playoffs …
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 blitzed at home by the Lions, 47-6. Chances are they won’t get blown out by the Bengals on Monday night. Whether or not they …
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 a blessing in disguise. The Cowboys’ running game has suddenly come to life since Martin went down. But a new right guard isn’t the …
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? They hold a comfortable lead and have a somewhat favorable schedule ahead. Philadelphia could close out the division as soon as Dec. 15th with …
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 to win. “They won last week, they’re gonna win today,” Johnson said. “Then they’re going to win the next two games.” After a pause, …