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Cowboys keep pace with Commanders, move into second in NFC East

Cowboys keep pace with Commanders, move into second in NFC East

For a few minutes on Monday morning, it looked like the Washington Commanders would expand their lead in the NFC East to 1.5 games. But an amazing final drive by Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys put that on hold. Dallas’ 20-17 win on Sunday Night Football, which became Monday morning football, kept the Cowboys just …

Dak Prescott, Cowboys escape Pittsburgh with a win

Dak Prescott, Cowboys escape Pittsburgh with a win

For the second straight week, the Dallas Cowboys found a way to win a game they probably shouldn’t have. Dallas improved to 3-2 and stayed one game back of Washington in the NFC East. They also moved a half-game ahead of the idle Eagles, who had a bye this week. Dak Prescott engineered a great final …

Should Cowboys vs Steelers Hall of Fame Game Be Canceled?

Cowboys facing off against the ‘Steel Curtain’ for 34th time

The first time the Dallas Cowboys battled the Pittsburgh Steelers, both teams were in the NFL. The NFC and AFC did not exist back then. In fact, for six years, between 1961 and 1966, they played home-and-home series. They’ve only met 17 times since the NFL-AFL merger sent the Steelers into the AFC. Three of those …

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For the want of a phone at The Star

If only the Dallas Cowboys front office had access to a phone. A simple landline even, if not a cell phone. Or an e-mail account. Or an account with Zoom or Skype for that matter. Even a smoke signal might have helped. Some way that they could have communicated with the outside world this past spring. …

Dan Quinn having early success in NFC East race 4

Washington takes command in the NFC East

Prior to the start of this season, if you had the Washington Commanders in sole possession of first place in the NFC East after four weeks, there would have been one universal reaction. You’re out of your mind. Yet here we are after four weeks of NFL football and look who stands alone atop of the …

Cowboys evened their record but serious questions remain

Cowboys evened their record but serious questions remain

The Dallas Cowboys got back to .500 on Thursday night with a less than stellar road win over the Giants. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak. Dallas even got a little help to move into a tie for second in the NFC East when the Eagles were routed in Tampa Bay on Sunday. But for …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

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Tough schedule awaits as Cowboys hit season’s quarter pole

The Dallas Cowboys are nearing the quarter pole of the 2024 season. Technically, it will be exactly one-fourth of the way after the end of the first quarter of next Sunday’s game. They have navigated the first four games with a 2-2 record. A two-game losing streak, to New Orleans and Baltimore, sandwiched between wins over …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

A dark horse to win the WR3 job for the Cowboys is being overlooked

Cowboys hoping Giants are the cure to their recent ills

At the beginning of the season, everyone, including myself, circled the fourth-week matchup at New York as an automatic win. As Lee Corso would say: Not so fast, my friend. The Dallas Cowboys are not playing the kind of football that inspires the kind of confidence to talk about “automatic wins” right now. The Giants, also …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

A few rookie diamonds shone brightly in Cowboys' rough effort

A few rookie diamonds shine brightly amid Cowboys’ rough performance

Given a second-straight loss was recorded on Sunday, in a game that the Cowboys mostly slept-walked through for the first three quarters, the 2024 rookie class didn’t shine that well. But there were some bright spots. The two rookies starting on the offensive line acquitted themselves well. One rookie managed to play peacemaker between Dallas’ two …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Dan Quinn having early success in NFC East race 4

Dan Quinn is enjoying some early success in the NFC East

Somewhere in the general area of Washington D.C., Dan Quinn is probably still smiling. Somehow, with a rebuilt offense and defense, a new coaching staff, and a rookie starting quarterback Quinn has the Washington Commanders at 2-1. They are also tied for first place in the NFC East. The cherry on top of the parfait is …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

A quarterback prepares to throw the football while teammates block defensive players during a game.

Cowboys’ offense showed up too late to save Dallas

For the first 50 minutes of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, the Dallas Cowboys’ offense was nearly non-existent. A pair of very long field goals by Brandon Aubrey accounted for all six of Dallas’ points on the scoreboard. In short, it looked as dismal as the previous week’s loss to the Saints. Down 28-6, the …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

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Cowboys bucking history in Ravens’ matchup

Last week, the Dallas Cowboys were hoping to extend several winning streaks. Those hopes sank faster than the Titanic. This week the Cowboys will look to end some losing streaks. Their opponent – the Baltimore Ravens – are also looking to end a losing streak. Something has to give. The Cowboys’ offense didn’t have to do …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Tua Tagovailoa needs to follow Roger Staubach’s example 3

Tua Tagovailoa needs to follow Roger Staubach’s example

It has now been a full week since Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was knocked out of a Thursday night game against the Buffalo Bills with his third diagnosed concussion. Technically, it’s at least his fourth since being drafted into the NFL in 2020. He likely suffered one in 2022 that was not officially diagnosed. Still, …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Cooper Beebe a lone bright spot among Cowboys' rookies 1

Cooper Beebe was a bright spot among Cowboys’ rookies

In a game that was so miserably bad for the Dallas Cowboys, it would be hard to find many bright spots among the rookies. Still, there was one rookie who put up a strong game despite the outcome of Sunday’s loss to the Saints. Center Cooper Beebe stood out not only among the rookies, but the …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Football player wearing a white and blue Dallas Cowboys uniform with the number 7 raises his left arm during a game.

The NFC East is a logjam two weeks into the season

It was a crazy week in the NFL’s second week of the 2024 season. It may take a few days to find a proper description for the NFC East’s second week of play. The Dallas Cowboys came into the week looking for a 2-0 start and got run out of their own building. The Philadelphia Eagles …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Will Dak Prescott become highest paid player in NFL history? 3

This is what the Cowboys paid $250 million for?

After the season-opening win over Cleveland, most Cowboys fans were crowning the team as Super Bowl champions. Reality just knocked on their doors. The Dallas Cowboys still might win this year’s Super Bowl. But not by playing the way they did in Sunday’s home-opening, 44-19 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The Cowboys’ defense was a …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

A Saints football player in a white and gold uniform celebrates while a player in a blue uniform stands in the background.

Week 2: Cowboys would love to extend multiple win streaks

It may only be the second week of the season, but the Dallas Cowboys are coming into today’s week 2 game looking to extend several winning streaks. The obvious one is trying to start the season with a two-game win streak. A win over the Saints would make it two straight seasons with a 2-0 start. …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys Draft Pick a Perfect Fit 3

Cowboys’ rookies had an impressive debut in Cleveland

It might only be one game into the season, but the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 rookie class is already off to a much better start than the 2023 class had. Mazi Smith was handcuffed by an inexplicable decision to have him drop weight. Luke Schoonmaker’s pre-existing foot injury limited him. DeMarvion Overshown’s pre-season injury derailed his season …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Extending Dak Prescott must be Cowboys top priority

NFC East begins season with a split decision

The race for the NFC East division champion has officially begun. Buckle up, it looks like it’s going to be a wild ride. It also looks like it’s going to be a two-horse race. The Cowboys trounced the Cleveland Browns – mostly due to their defense showing up, while the Browns’ vaunted defense looked like a …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys open 65th season with solid road win 1

Cowboys open 65th season with solid road win

The Dallas Cowboys kicked off their 65th NFL season with an impressive 33-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The Cowboys’ offense took care of the ball and only put points on the board for Dallas. The defense throttled the Browns’ offense until the game was well in hand. The special teams even got in on the …