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Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs walks off the field with his head down as the defense fails again.

Cowboys Defense: A Tale of 2 Terrible Halves?

Are the Cowboys a second half defense? Maybe, or maybe not, but I would like to know why this defense keeps giving opponents so much help in the first half of games.…

October 29, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys player in action during a game, wearing helmet and dark jersey, focused on the play, symbolizing NFL sportsmanship and athleticism.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Have 5 Sacks. Why Is James Houston Still Watching?

I don’t understand why James Houston barely sees the field when the Cowboys have failed to fix their pass rush to this point. Every week we talk about the scheme, the coaching,…

October 17, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Von Miller wearing a tan cowboy hat while attending an event.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Von Miller’s Cowboys Usage Raises a Question

I want more from Von Miller, but I’m having a hard time deciding if that frustration belongs solely on him. Through the first four games, Von Miller has played 62 defensive snaps…

October 7, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Defense Improved in Week 2, but Still Plenty to Fix

I don’t want us to get ahead of ourselves with this defense after two games. If you have watched the first two games, you and every other Cowboys’ fan know there is…

September 22, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Realistic for Malachi Lawrence to set Cowboys rookie sack record?

As I was looking at all the rookies, I thought to myself, who holds the rookie sack record? I knew it was either Micah Parsons or probably DeMarcus Ware. Both are first…

May 14, 2026, 8:00 am

James Houston IV wearing sunglasses and a white Dallas Cowboys shirt during practice.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

James Houston Needs to be Set Free for the Cowboys in 2026

James Houston needs a real shot to start for the Dallas Cowboys in Christian Parker’s new 3-4 defense. I’m not saying James Houston is some perfect every-down linebacker, or that he needs…

May 9, 2026, 6:00 am

Tyler Guyton stands on the field for the Dallas Cowboys before the snap

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Tyler Guyton Has One Job For the Cowboys in 2026

Tyler Guyton has one job next season. The young left tackle needs to start settling in on the left side of the offensive line. I know several fans are ready to just…

April 3, 2026, 6:00 am

Kenny Clark celebrating with Packers defense in image showing why the Rashan Gary and Kenny Clark trade combined is a win for the Cowboys

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys will have a new sack leader for the 3rd year in a row

It seems that the Dallas Cowboys might be done adding to the defensive line through free agents and or by trading for someone after adding Rashan Gary via trade and losing out…

March 25, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys DT Rankings: The Middle Powers the Defense

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys DT Rankings: The Middle Powers the Defense

I know the Cowboys defense has been a roller-coaster in 2025, but the interior defensive line has quietly become one of the most fascinating late-season storylines. For years, we have seen Dallas’…

December 25, 2025, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Dallas’ Defense Isn’t Broken Anymore, But It Isn’t Fixed Either

Fans have watched this defense the entire season, and it felt like the same mistakes were on repeat every game. We watched missed tackles, soft coverage, wide open receivers, and quarterbacks putting…

December 2, 2025, 8:00 am

4 Huge Events That Have Been Staged At AT&T Stadium

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Turf Titans, Grass Strugglers: The Cowboys’ Identity Crisis

Through eight games of the 2025 NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys look like two completely different football teams depending on where they line up. Indoors and on turf, they’re explosive — scoring…

October 29, 2025, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Cowboys’ 45% Man Coverage Sparks Defensive Revival

Matt Eberflus, known for his predominantly zone-based scheme, flipped the script vs. Washington — running man coverage on over 45% of snaps. The result: a pick-six, four sacks, and a 45.7 passer…

October 20, 2025, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

8 Reasons the Cowboys’ 37–22 Win Over the Jets Changes Everything

The Dallas Cowboys improved to 2–2–1 after a 37–22 win over the New York Jets. Here are four takeaways and four risks that highlight where Dallas excelled and where they must still…

October 6, 2025, 4:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

5 Explosive Reasons Micah Parsons Owns the NFL

Micah Parsons has quickly established himself as one of the most feared defenders in the NFL. Since entering the league in 2021, the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive leader has terrorized quarterbacks, wrecked offensive…

August 23, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Cowboys somehow lead the NFL in this important stat

It has been a difficult season to be a fan of the Dallas Cowboys. It’s been a difficult few years, actually. If you’re in your late 30s or older like I am,…

December 30, 2024, 10:05 am

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

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…

December 17, 2024, 8:08 am

What will be the biggest concerns in 2023 for the Cowboys? 1

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Dallas Cowboys have a hidden gem on each side of the football

The Dallas Cowboys are facing a number of distractions before starting training camp in Oxnard in a few days. Micah Parsons sparking unnecessary drama, revealing that he and DC Mike Zimmer have…

July 21, 2024, 11:00 am

Where Was Micah Parsons in the Giants Game? 1

Players & Cap

by Tony Stahl

Where Was Micah Parsons in the Giants Game?

Yes, Linebacker Micah Parsons did play against the New York Giants, yet his stats were very limited to his previous games. What went different and how did the Giants stop him? In…

September 29, 2022, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Micah Parsons Sets the Bar High for his Second Year

In a recent interview with CBS Sports, Micah Parsons set the bar high for himself entering his second NFL season. Parsons said 15 is the minimum. “15 is what I wanna hit,”…

June 24, 2022, 11:21 am

Cowboys

by Jordan Schultz

Where Does Micah Parsons’ Rookie Season Stack Up Against Lawrence Taylors?

It’s not a shock to anyone to say that Micah Parsons is exceeding all expectations and performing at an elite level. Not just an elite level for a rookie, an elite level…

December 22, 2021, 9:00 am

Micah Parsons Continues Sack Streak, Records 10th of the Season vs Saints

Players & Cap

by Matthew Lenix

Micah Parsons Continues Sack Streak, Records 10th of the Season vs Saints

The Dallas Cowboys have improved greatly on the defensive side of the ball from a season ago when they had arguably the worst unit in team history. The biggest reason for this…

December 3, 2021, 9:00 am

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Cowboys Defense: A Tale of 2 Terrible Halves?

Cowboys Have 5 Sacks. Why Is James Houston Still Watching?

Von Miller’s Cowboys Usage Raises a Question

The Cowboys Defense Improved in Week 2, but Still Plenty to Fix

Realistic for Malachi Lawrence to set Cowboys rookie sack record?

James Houston Needs to be Set Free for the Cowboys in 2026

Tyler Guyton Has One Job For the Cowboys in 2026

Cowboys will have a new sack leader for the 3rd year in a row

Cowboys DT Rankings: The Middle Powers the Defense

Dallas’ Defense Isn’t Broken Anymore, But It Isn’t Fixed Either

Turf Titans, Grass Strugglers: The Cowboys’ Identity Crisis

Cowboys’ 45% Man Coverage Sparks Defensive Revival

8 Reasons the Cowboys’ 37–22 Win Over the Jets Changes Everything

5 Explosive Reasons Micah Parsons Owns the NFL

Cowboys somehow lead the NFL in this important stat

Cowboys pass rusher looks to join elite company in NFL history

Dallas Cowboys have a hidden gem on each side of the football

Where Was Micah Parsons in the Giants Game?

Micah Parsons Sets the Bar High for his Second Year

Where Does Micah Parsons’ Rookie Season Stack Up Against Lawrence Taylors?

Micah Parsons Continues Sack Streak, Records 10th of the Season vs Saints

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