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Wild Card Preview: Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers

Cowboys showed grit last night despite being eliminated from playoffs

Well, the Dallas Cowboys winning that football game last night against the Tampa Buccaneers was not on my bingo card, and the defense was all over Baker Mayfield for the entire night. Surrendering only 24 points to one of the hottest offenses in all of football was impressive. Last night, the team showed a lot of …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Cowboys v Buccaneers Week 16 Post Game

Cooper Rush shines as Cowboys win 26-24 over Buccaneers

Earlier today, Dallas was officially eliminated from playoff contention. This took the air out of their matchup with the Buccaneers for many, but the players were still ready for battle, leading to a 26–24 Cowboys win in this matchup. This was one of the cleaner games we’ve seen from an otherwise struggling Dallas team. They competed …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys starters that must shine against Buccaneers

3 Cowboys starters that must shine against Buccaneers in Week 16

The Dallas Cowboys starters have a tall task ahead of them tonight, as their slim playoff hopes could end with a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If they are going to pull off the upset, players will have to over-perform. Standing at 6-8, this has been a rocky road for Dallas; injuries, poor showings, and …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys: Game Preview

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 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 …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Which 2025 Cowboys free agents deserve contract extensions? 4

Which 2025 Cowboys free agents deserve contract extensions?

This 2024 season is slowly coming to a close, but the focus on 2025 may have already started in Dallas. The upcoming Cowboys free agents compile a lengthy list of key players needing new contracts. However, spending is not Dallas’ forte, and Stephen Jones has already promised a “tight budget” in 2025. As we’ve seen in …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Football player resting a gloved hand on a Dallas Cowboys helmet lying on the turf.

Week 16 Injury Report: Cowboys star questionable with illness

The Dallas Cowboys are back at home for a Sunday Night Football clash with the red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After the best defensive performance of the season against the Panthers last week, the Cowboys will need all they can get tomorrow against a Baker Mayfield offense that is red-hot. With the playoffs out of sight, this …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Rico Dowdle may Already Have RB3 Position Locked up for 2021

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 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 …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

It could be the last ride for this Cowboys captain

It could be the last ride for this Cowboys captain

Injuries have ravaged the Dallas Cowboys roster this season, and is the obvious culprit for the current losing record of a team who won 12 games in three consecutive seasons. They aren’t just nagging soft tissue injuries either. There have been some devastating injuries. The latest injury to rising star, LB DeMarvion Overshown. There was speculation …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

This Cowboys’ starter is channeling an NFL legend

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 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 …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Jerry Jones

Ideal situation probably won’t happen for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys knew questions surrounding Mike McCarthy’s contract would shade their season. When an NFL head coach enters the final year of his contract without an extension, speculation will abound. So when the Cowboys fell to 3-7 last month after their fifth straight loss, that is the moment I thought this could finally be the …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Standout Stars: Who shone the brightest in the big win vs the Rams? 1

Cowboys have an Important task on SNF in week 15

The Dallas Cowboys week 16 matchup will be on Sunday Night Football this week against one of the hottest teams in all of football. Hate to break it to you, but this isnt the Carolina Panthers or New York Giants this week. This football team is not going to get the benefit of playing a bottom …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Football player in a white and blue uniform pointing while celebrating during a game. Fans and staff in the background.

Cowboys’ WR CeeDee Lamb has an NFL record in his sights

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for a big Sunday Night Football matchup at home in AT&T Stadium. Coming to town is QB Baker Mayfield and the rest of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hoping to build off of their big win in Los Angeles last week. Dallas doesn’t have any more playoff hopes, but they can use …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

The Cowboys will be in good shape if these 3 offensive players can up their game

2 Special Cowboys Lead Position Voting in the Pro Bowl

The Dallas Cowboys have two special players leading their position group in NFL Pro Bowl voting. The Cowboys currently have five players in the top-ten of their respective position groups, even though they are having a terrible season. The Cowboys are currently sitting at 5-8 on the season, but the team’s fans are showing why this …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Cowboys rookie continues to shine with his opportunity

Cowboys rookie continues to shine with his opportunity

The 2024 season has not gone the way the Dallas Cowboys had hoped, as they have more than half of their starting position players on IR and out for the season. One of those players is DeMarvion Overshown, who was having a great year after missing his entire rookie season with a torn ACL in his …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Cowboys' pass rusher looks to join elite company in NFL history

Cowboys pass rusher looks to join elite company in NFL history

It’s week 16 of the 2024 NFL season, and it’s time to start thinking about which of our friends will be hosting the Christmas Day NFL games, but not before enjoying the holiday morning with our family and loved ones. Christmas is also the signal that the NFL playoffs are just around the corner. While the …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

A silver football helmet with a blue star logo rests on the grass near a white line, hinting at the player who left it there.

Cowboys player cemented his place in team history on Sunday

The Dallas Cowboys found themselves as underdogs against a Carolina Panthers team that has not been favorites in over two years, 33 straight games. In their first matchup as favorites, the Panthers looked like a real football team for about a drive and a half until the wheels fell off. Cooper Rush and the offense sure …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

This remains an inexplicable stat for Dallas 2

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 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 …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Rising Star: Osa Odighizuwa's impact to the Cowboys defense can't be overlooked 1

Cowboys defense dominates in 30-14 win over Panthers

For nearly two years, 33 straight games, the Carolina Panthers were underdogs, but this afternoon they were finally favorites against the Dallas Cowboys. As 2.5 point dogs, the Cowboys came into this game decimated by injuries, but a good showing by Mike Zimmer and the defense proved to be enough in a 30-14 win over Carolina. …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor