Richard Paolinelli, Cowboys News Writer at Inside The Star

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Nov 9, 2025

Post-Week 10 bye weeks haven’t always favored Dallas

The good news is that the Dallas Cowboys have a bye week and won’t be playing today, or Monday, this week and cannot lose a third straight game today. They will get…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Analysis & Rumors

Nov 8, 2025

Cowboys are the cure in 2025 for opponents’ scoring woes

If the Arizona Cardinals score less than 27 points against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, a strange trend for the Dallas Cowboys will live for one more week. For the previous eight…

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Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku

Roster & Players

Nov 7, 2025

Ezeiruaku, James led Cowboys rookies in disappointing Week 9 loss

The Dallas Cowboys rewarded Donovan Ezeiruaku with his first career start on Monday night and the rookie did not disappoint. Shemar James started his fourth straight game and had a solid game…

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Dallas Cowboys player in white jersey talking to Philadelphia Eagles player in green jersey during an NFL game.

NFL & NFC East

Nov 6, 2025

This NFC East team won Week 9 without even taking the field

The NFC East was a combined 0-3 in Week 9 with the Philadelphia Eagles enjoying their bye week. They got plenty of rest and even significantly added to their roster. Not many…

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Analysis & Rumors

Nov 5, 2025

Jerry Jones takes a big swing at the deadline

Jerry Jones pulled the trigger on two trades just before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday. Neither trade landed the “big name” players recently linked to Dallas. Both trades were aimed at…

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A man in a light blue blazer, reminiscent of Jerry Jones' favored style, gazes ahead with a neutral expression, embodying the stoic demeanor of a seasoned Cowboys head coach.

Analysis & Rumors

Nov 4, 2025

2 clear messages Jerry Jones must hear

When the 2025 schedule was released back in the spring, it was clear to every one, even Jerry Jones, that the Dallas Cowboys had to be at .500 or better by the…

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Analysis & Rumors

Nov 3, 2025

Cowboys’ 2025 season is on the line tonight

On paper, the Dallas Cowboys should easily hold serve at home tonight against the Arizona Cardinals. Dallas is 2-0-1 at home and has averaged 41.3 points per game when playing at AT&T…

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Cowboys News

Nov 2, 2025

Cowboys will do this for the first time ever on MNF

The Dallas Cowboys have been a featured team ever since the NFL introduced Monday Night Football back in 1970. There have only been three seasons – 1989, 1990, and 2002 – that…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys News

Nov 1, 2025

10 former Cowboys still in the running for 2026 HOF Class

A total of 10 former Cowboys players, coaches, and executives have advanced to the next round as the Pro Football Hall of Fame works toward its final list of inductees for the…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Roster & Players

Oct 31, 2025

Can Dallas keep both Pickens and Williams and fix the defense in 2026?

It’s a daunting task ahead for the Dallas Cowboys beyond the 2025 season. And it’s a position they are in that is no one’s fault but their own. In trading a third…

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Is Jerry Jones eyeing Jon Gruden as the next Cowboys Head Coach? 1

Analysis & Rumors

Oct 30, 2025

Should Dallas be buyers or sellers as trade deadline nears?

This coming Tuesday afternoon, at 3 p.m. CST – don’t forget to set the clocks back an hour this weekend – the NFL trade deadline will strike. After the Dallas Cowboys dismantled…

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NFL & NFC East

Oct 29, 2025

Philadelphia is pulling away in the NFC East

While the Philadelphia fan base is ready to crown the Eagles back-to-back NFC East and Super Bowl champions in 2025, the rest of the NFL world remains unconvinced. At some point, the…

by Richard Paolinelli

Rookie Trikweze Bridges intercepts a Bo Nix pass for the Dallas Cowboys

Roster & Players

Oct 28, 2025

Cowboys’ Florida rookies had their ups and downs

The Dallas Cowboys’ two rookies from Florida had an up and down day in SUnday’s loss at Denver. Trikweze Bridges played in his third game of the season, getting his first NFL…

by Richard Paolinelli

Dallas Cowboys players celebrating with a teammate jumping in the air during a game against the Denver Broncos, showcasing teamwork and excitement on the field.

Analysis & Rumors

Oct 27, 2025

Cowboys continue roller-coaster 2025 with a crushing loss

Buckle up tight boys and girls, the Dallas Cowboys roller-coaster ride appears to be set for a full season of thrilling highs and crushing lows. While the Cowboys have yet to lose…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Roster & Players

Oct 26, 2025

Cowboys hoping to keep that Mile-High feeling in 2025 against Denver

The Dallas Cowboys had their first all-around great game last week against Washington. The Cowboys have every right to be feeling a mile high after that win. Unfortunately, the next time they…

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

Roster & Players

Oct 24, 2025

The main reason why Dak Prescott is a 2025 MVP candidate

Dak Prescott is off to a very strong start in 2025. I know, in other breaking news, water is wet! Prescott is second in yards at 1,881, just 32 behind Justin Herbert,…

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NFL & NFC East

Oct 23, 2025

The NFL needs to stop this Monday Night madness

If you live on the east coast of the United States and are a fan of the Texans or the Seahawks, the NFL hates you. How else do you explain not only…

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Dallas Cowboys rookie football players in action during a game, showcasing team play, defensive and offensive strategies, and game intensity on the field.

Roster & Players

Oct 23, 2025

Booker’s solid return after 3 weeks away leads effort by rookies

Offensive guard Tyler Booker made his return to the starting lineup on Sunday a successful one in a game that was very successful for most of the 2025 rookies. Booker played on…

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Analysis & Rumors

Oct 22, 2025

Do the Cowboys have the 2025 DROY on their roster?

In the second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys focused on their defense. They selected defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku in the second round and defensive back Shavon…

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NFL & NFC East

Oct 21, 2025

Wild Week 7 brings chaos to NFC East standings

At one point late in the afternoon on Sunday, the Eagles had already secured their win and were watching the rest of the NFC East play one of the wildest afternoons of…

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Quarterback in Washington Commanders uniform evading defender from Dallas Cowboys during an NFL game.

Analysis & Rumors

Oct 20, 2025

The Cowboys’ defense (finally) shows up in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys’ offense scored 37 points on Sunday, the magic number it seems the unit needs to hit this year to ensure victory. The offense scored 40 in the win over…

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Post-Week 10 bye weeks haven’t always favored Dallas

Cowboys are the cure in 2025 for opponents’ scoring woes

Ezeiruaku, James led Cowboys rookies in disappointing Week 9 loss

This NFC East team won Week 9 without even taking the field

Jerry Jones takes a big swing at the deadline

2 clear messages Jerry Jones must hear

Cowboys’ 2025 season is on the line tonight

Cowboys will do this for the first time ever on MNF

10 former Cowboys still in the running for 2026 HOF Class

Can Dallas keep both Pickens and Williams and fix the defense in 2026?

Should Dallas be buyers or sellers as trade deadline nears?

Philadelphia is pulling away in the NFC East

Cowboys’ Florida rookies had their ups and downs

Cowboys continue roller-coaster 2025 with a crushing loss

Cowboys hoping to keep that Mile-High feeling in 2025 against Denver

The main reason why Dak Prescott is a 2025 MVP candidate

The NFL needs to stop this Monday Night madness

Booker’s solid return after 3 weeks away leads effort by rookies

Do the Cowboys have the 2025 DROY on their roster?

Wild Week 7 brings chaos to NFC East standings

The Cowboys’ defense (finally) shows up in 2025

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