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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

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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

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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 …

Top 5 Cowboys Draft Picks in History

Top 5 Cowboys Draft Picks in History

The Dallas Cowboys have a long and storied history in the NFL, filled with iconic players who have shaped the franchise’s legacy. Through smart drafting, the Cowboys have acquired some of the greatest talents in the sport. This article takes a look at the top five draft picks in Cowboys history, players who not only stood …

Bryson Treece

Bryson Treece

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

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 …

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Cowboys find a way to win late on Sunday Night, defeat Steelers 20-17

The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers game was an interesting one before it even kicked off. The game was delayed for nearly 90-mintues due to a storm that moved through the area right as kickoff was supposed to take place. They finally had the opening kick-off at 8:45 PM central time. #Cowboys vs #Steelers on @SNFonNBC …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

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Jerry Jones agrees the Cowboys are rebuilding in new interview

Well folks, Dallas Cowboys Owner and General Manager, Jerry Jones, is back doing the thing he does best: creating media headlines. On Friday, Jones hopped on the radio and joined 105.3 The Fan to discuss the team and its future. Here, the infamous leader of the front office admitted that the Cowboys are in a “soft …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

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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Week 5 Injury Report: Cowboys superstar misses first game

For the first time since Week 1, the Dallas Cowboys are coming off a win. After a tough game against the Giants, the team’s record is feeling better, but the injury report is feeling much worse. The Cowboys got hit hard by the injury bug during their battle in New York, and this week in practice …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

The Cowboys must hold the upper hand in 3 key matchups 2

The Cowboys must hold the upper hand in 3 key matchups

The Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers are set to face off on Sunday Night Football in front of a national audience. They might not be the powerhouses they once were during the 1970s and 1990s, but the rivalry is still alive. I wasn’t alive in the 1970s, but the history books tell us the story. …