A few wild card surprises this week
It was a tale of two conferences in the wild card round this past weekend. Especially when it came to my picks. In the AFC the three division-winning home teams cruised to relatively easy wins. The …
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Pigskin prognostication: Picking the wild card winners
Well, since the Dallas Cowboys aren’t around in the postseason this year, let’s take a crack at picking this weekend’s wild card round winners, shall we? While the Cowboys will be watching at home on the couch, like the rest of us, there are some related interests in play. First, there are a few former Dallas …
Cowboys need bold performances to help lasso the Texans
The Dallas Cowboys will host the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football tonight, and the Governor’s Cup is on the line. Dallas holds a 4-2 series lead all-time over Houston, but the Texans have the last laugh after a thrilling 27-23 victory in December 2022. Dallas’ season has not gone as planned, and with QB Dak …
Texas bragging rights, and little else, on the line tonight
Two teams riding losing streaks will enter. Only one, probably, will exit with a one-game winning streak and bragging rights for Texas. Barring, of course, a tie. The way the Dallas Cowboys season has been going, nothing can be ruled out. The Cowboys, with a four-game losing streak in tow, will host the Houston Texans in …
Brutal 5-game stretch will define the Cowboys’ season
It has been a roller-coaster type of season thus far for the Dallas Cowboys and their fans. What we thought was a signature road win to start the season in Cleveland turned out to be the Cowboys just beating up on a bad team. The Browns have been terrible this season, and are currently on a …
Cowboys make list of early NFL season surprises
As former NFL Super Bowl winning scout, Bryan Broaddus says, the NFL is a strange lady. What he means by this is that most times the season doesn’t go the way everyone expects it to. If it was that easy, the majority Super Bowl pick would win the championship every season, and we can all stop …
Season Preview: Wins in Nov position Cowboys to compete for top NFC seed
Predicting the Dallas Cowboys season results for the 2024 regular season continues today as we highlight weeks 11-14. Week 11 features a showdown with a fellow Texas team, and it might not have the results Cowboys Nation expects. After the first two installments of this series, the Cowboys sit with a 6-3 record with big wins …
Opposing safeties on the Cowboys 2024 schedule are anything but safe to target
I love NFL football. Specifically, I love Dallas Cowboys football. I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to sit down five times a week to write about my favorite team. When I started playing tackle football in junior high, the coaches chose me to quarterback the defense as the free safety making the pre-snap calls. That …
Which cornerback unit will pose the biggest threat to the Cowboys offense?
This is the final weekend before the NFL season starts to roll around, and we can leave the non-football portion of our summer behind us. We can all look forward to seeing the Cowboys take the field for 2024 after yet another disappointing playoff exit. This time, it was an embarrassing 48-32 beat down at the …
Cowboys defensive backs will be challenged in 2024
When you step back and think about it, it’s really unfair how harshly NFL general managers are judged when it comes to team-building skills. There are so many variables that need to be taken into account. Some teams constantly make sure their offense maintains top-tier talent, i.e. the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles. Other teams prioritize …
How will Cowboys stack up against the NFL’s best in 2024
The 2023 Dallas Cowboys schedule saw seven matchups with postseason teams, and to say they struggled in those seven critical games is an understatement. Dallas went 3-5 in total, including that embarrassing playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers. This trend has stuck around for the Cowboys in recent years. The Cowboys beat up on the …
Top NFL Drafters Who Could Become Super Bowl Favorites
The Draft is the most highly anticipated event of the offseason, and going into the 2024-2025 season, a lot of first-round picks will have massive impacts on their new teams and may even push those same teams into Super Bowl contention. Read on to break down the top draft picks from this past 2024 NFL Draft …
Week 11 clash with Houston for Texas bragging rights
The Houston Texans arrive at AT&T Stadium in Week 11. It will be the seventh meeting between the two franchises since Houston joined the NFL in 2002. The Cowboys hold a 4-2 advantage in the win column for the series. But the Texans are an up and coming team. After three straight losing seasons, Houston has …
Former Cowboys 1st round pick announces retirement
When an NFL player retires, it’s usually a bittersweet moment. In Leighton Vander Esch’s case, I’m sure he’s trying to make the best of the situation but it’s likely more bitter than sweet. In a post late Monday morning, the former Cowboys linebacker and first-round pick announced his official retirement from the NFL due to medical …
Cowboys receive terrible news regarding All-Pro cornerback
Let’s begin with a moment of silence for Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs. Fresh off of a 5yr/$97 million contract extension prior to the start of the season, Diggs is now expected to be out for the remainder of the season. After practice on Thursday afternoon, Diggs was seen in crutches in the locker room, favoring …
3 things to watch during Cowboys first preseason game against Jaguars
The Dallas Cowboys first preseason game kicks off Saturday afternoon against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Even though we can pencil in most of the Cowboys’ 53-man roster, there are some big holes these next few weeks that will help fill. The No. 4 wide receiver is still open, who will emerge as the backup running back is …
BREAKING: Cowboys acquire WR Brandin Cooks from the Texans
Either I’m dreaming, or the Dallas Cowboys made ANOTHER move this offseason that signals they want to win this upcoming season. I will go both since I live the dream every day — but that’s another story. Anyways. After making a move to acquire Cornerback Stephon Gilmore to shore their CB depth and re-signing two key …
BREAKING: Cowboys trade for CB Stephon Gilmore, send a fifth-round pick
It’s either raining cats and dogs, or the Dallas Cowboys actually conducted a trade for an impact player. I will go with the second part for once. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Cowboys are acquiring veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round compensatory pick. The #Cowboys …
Dallas Cowboys clinch playoff berth despite loss to Jaguars
Despite the disappointing loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys still clinched a playoff berth thanks to other game results around the league. Because of the standings after the Seattle Seahawks lost to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday and the New York Giants defeated the Washington Commanders Sunday night, the Cowboys are ensured …
JAX 40, DAL 34: Cowboys lose momentum, fall to Jaguars in overtime
An invigorated Jaguars offense showed up in the second half to beat the Cowboys in overtime. A tipped pass was intercepted and run back for a touchdown. The Jaguars won 40 – 34. 3rd Quarter The Jacksonville Jaguars accepted a touchback and started the 3rd quarter on their own 5-yard line. After 10 plays for 61 …
Halftime Report: Prescott looking sharp, Cowboys lead Jaguars 21 – 7
After two quarters, Dallas leads Jacksonville 21 – 7. The Dallas Cowboys won the toss and elected to receive the ball first. Swirling questions about the Cowboys’ offensive line were finally answered when Tyron Smith lined up at right tackle and rookie Tyler Smith took his familiar position at left tackle. According to the game announcers, …