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Mike McCarthy

The players aren’t solely to blame for the Cowboys’ woes

I woke up this morning thinking it was a dream. Nope. The Dallas Cowboys really suffered their worst loss of the Jerry Jones era on Sunday. The Detroit Lions strutted into AT&T Stadium and obliterated the Cowboys by the score of 47-9. To say I’m disappointed is an understatement. I’ll be honest and say that the …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

Two football players in uniform shake hands on the field, surrounded by photographers and cameras.

Cowboys loss comes in blowout fashion against Lions in Week 6

Well, that game was positively awful. The Dallas Cowboys loss in this game was in the bag from the first quarter as the Detroit Lions played bully-ball from the start to the 47-9 finish. Dallas started hot with a tipped pass reception from Rico Dowdle, followed by a one-hand grab by CeeDee Lamb, and from there …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

A football referee in conversation with two coaches on the field.

1 Agonizing Issue the Cowboys have is…

The Dallas Cowboys most agonizing issue isn’t personnel or coaching. Well, maybe it is coaching, but it is a persistent problem that has plagued the team for years. The solution lies in better decision-making and discipline. Can decision-making and discipline evolve within a team that has been winning games for several years? Is this even perceived …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Cowboys look to keep winning, Lions seeking revenge 3

Lions hunting for revenge against Cowboys today

The Dallas Cowboys will take the field at AT&T Stadium against the Detroit Lions this afternoon riding a two-game winning streak – on the road at that. Unfortunately, they will also bring a two-game home losing streak on the field too. All three of Dallas’ wins have been on the road. They are 0-2 at home …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

DAL vs DET Bold Predictions: Surprise unit will shock us all

DAL vs DET Bold Predictions: Surprise unit will shock us all

As we gear up for the Dallas Cowboys’ upcoming matchup versus the Detroit Lions in Arlington, many professional analysts and wanna-be analysts on Twitter have been throwing out their predictions for the game. This is my favorite article to write every week because I don’t have to wear a suit and tie to make predictions about …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

Football player in a blue uniform points forward during a game, surrounded by team members on the field.

Will the Cowboys’ offense breakout against the Lions in Week 6?

The Dallas Cowboys offense has been trying to recapture their Week 1 magic for over a month now. Since that 33 point performance in Cleveland, Dallas has put up between 19 and 25 points, and has a 2-2 record in those games. You don’t need me to tell you the offense has not been good enough. …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Football player in a blue jersey and helmet raises arms while holding a football on the field.

2 Cowboys veterans from Detroit will play big roles in Week 6

In Week 5, we saw a full team effort from the Dallas Cowboys veterans in order to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on their turf. One week later, a similar effort is needed from those experienced guys in a tough matchup with the Detroit Lions. It’s no secret the team is reeling from injuries, which has forced …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Football player wearing a Dallas Cowboys jersey and headgear, standing on a field.

Did the Cowboys Next-Man-Up Mentality Work?

The Dallas Cowboys next-man-up mentality was in full effect in their last game. Did it work? All fans know that the Cowboys front office likes to add players from the practice squad to the active roster. It is a good idea if the players have the talent to help out. On both sides of the ball, …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

A dedicated coach in a navy sports hoodie and headset attentively observes the game, strategizing every move.

A Tale of 2 Lambs: Obscure stat shows Cowboys need an adjustment

The Dallas Cowboys were the center of attention this offseason for the wrong reasons. Well, are they ever in the spotlight for the right reasons? Jerry Jones’ squad is the most loved and most hated franchise in America at the same time. This summer, the headlines were the fact that QB Dak Prescott needed a new …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

Hunter Luepke growing into his fullback role

Cowboys’ sophomore has rebounded from near career-killing mishap

A little over 10 months ago, Hunter Luepke’s football world was dark. His future, at least in Dallas, was looking grim. The Cowboys were playing the Dolphins in Miami. The opening series was proving to be the high point of Luepke’s rookie season. The undrafted free agent from North Dakota State had two carries on third …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

These 3 Things: Cowboys Vs Lions Recap

Can the Cowboys get 1st win at home, upset the Lions?

The Dallas Cowboys return home after a crazy Sunday Night football game against the Steelers last week. They will one of the best teams in the NFC, the Detroit Lions. The Lions just had a bye week, so they will come into this game well rested, while the Cowboys are still battling more injuries than I …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Cowboys’ thrilling win proved costly for the rookies, especially Marshawn Kneeland

Cowboys’ thrilling win proved costly for the rookies

The Dallas Cowboys flew out of Pittsburgh on Monday morning with a thrilling 20-17 win. They returned to Dallas with their two top rookies on the injury report too. Second round pick Marshawn Kneeland was knocked out of the game four plays into the Steelers’ first possession. The Cowboys’ top pick, Tyler Guyton, made it 23 …

Time for the Cowboys to turn over the keys full time to Rico Dowdle

Rico Dowdle has earned RB1 for the Dallas Cowboys

We saw a little bit of everything in last night’s game that started over an hour late due to the weather hitting the area pretty hard. The game was your typical low scoring, gross football game these teams tend to play when they match up, and I honestly thought the Cowboys defense did a heck of …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor