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Has Rico Dowdle solved the Cowboys running back problem? 3

Cowboys, Commanders hanging by a thread in the NFC East

The Philadelphia Eagles are clearly soaring well above the rest of the NFC East. But the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders still have much to play for. The Cowboys are clinging to a slim hope of making the playoffs. Despite their 6-8 record, Dallas could still make the playoffs if they win out. But they’d need …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Navy & Silver Linings: A few bright spots in an otherwise gloomy performance

Are the Eagles fraudulent despite impending NFC East title?

The Philadelphia Eagles escaped with their ninth-straight win, a 22-16 nail-biter over the Carolina Panthers. They now lead the NFC East by three games with four to play. Barring an epic collapse, the Eagles will win the division this year. But a deeper dive into how they are winning their games reveals a team weaker than …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Football players in blue and white uniforms, reminiscent of the Cowboys, huddle on the field during a game.

Dallas keeps playoff hope alive, Eagles near NFC East crown

With under a third of a season left to be played, there are still a few things to be settled in the NFC East. Can the Philadelphia Eagles close out the division? They hold a comfortable lead and have a somewhat favorable schedule ahead. Philadelphia could close out the division as soon as Dec. 15th with …

A hand in a blue glove, reminiscent of a determined player, holds up a Dallas Cowboys football helmet.

1 Group can Revive the Cowboys Playoff Hopes

One group on the Dallas Cowboys football team can revive the playoff hopes for the team. The Philadelphia Eagles are atop the division at 10-2, while the Washington Commanders are in second place with a record of 8-5. The Dallas Cowboys are currently in third place in the NFC East at 5-7, and with a little …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Dallas gets defensive in win over Giants

Cowboys get defensive in win over Giants

Last week, it was the special teams unit that saved the Cowboys. This week it was a stellar defensive effort that carried the day. Dallas kept its slim playoff hopes alive on Thanksgiving Day with a 27-20 victory over the New York Giants. The win was the first for the Cowboys at home this season after …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

During a Thanksgiving game in the 2024 season, a Cowboys football player celebrates exuberantly in a large red bucket on the sidelines, with two teammates laughing nearby.

Cowboys Thanksgiving outcome will dictate rest of 2024 season

The holiday season is officially in full swing, which means Cowboys Thanksgiving Day football. Fans will be knee-deep in turkey, pumpkin pie, and camera cuts to Jerry Jones in his suite in just a few hours. This time, the NFL’s yearly tradition will feature the 2-9 New York Giants heading to Dallas, in a matchup that …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Four Dallas Cowboys football helmets lined up on a grassy field.

Week 13 Injury Report: Cowboys Medical Staff is Working Overtime

The Dallas Cowboys medical staff has been working hard with this team. As the final injury report was published, 17 players were listed. The number of players hurt on this team is absurd, and the fact that this coaching staff and team can win with this patchwork team is a testament to its resiliency. Several star …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

Enjoying leftovers in a Turkey Day edition of Monday Morning Quarterback

How can the Cowboys feast on Giants, and turkey, today

For the 57th time in 65 seasons, the Dallas Cowboys will host a football game on Thanksgiving Day. Dallas is hoping to carve up the lowly Giants before heading home to carve up some turkey. Given the opponent, it seems like a likely outcome. But the Cowboys have yet to win a game at home this …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys could welcome back up to 3 key players vs Commanders

Cowboys playing a major role in who wins the NFC East

A 10-7 record is not going to be good enough to win the NFC East in 2024. Since that is the absolute best record the Dallas Cowboys can end the year with, that rules them out of defending their title. Barring, of course, the Eagles and Commanders both collapsing in record fashion. So, the Cowboys now …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

For the want of a phone at The Star

Eagles taking command of the NFC East

Last year, through 11 weeks of the NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles looked poised to cruise to the NFC East title. They were 9-1 and would win in Week 12 to go to 10-1. In short, the Eagles looked unstoppable. Then they lost five of their next six games to finish 11-6 and a game behind …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

For the want of a phone at The Star

There are 2 two-team races underway in the NFC East

The NFC East has devolved into a pair of two-team races after 10 weeks of the NFL season. The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders are poised for an eight-week sprint for the division title. The two teams meet for the first time this year on Thursday night. The winner of that game will have a nice …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys fading away in the NFC East

Cowboys fading away in the NFC East

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles continue to slug it out for the NFC East. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants keep falling further behind the pace. The chances of either winning the division as we hit the halfway point of the year are low. The chances of either making the playoffs aren’t that much …

NFC East begins season with a split decision 1

Commanders, Eagles pulling away in NFC East

As the chase for the NFC East division title nears the halfway mark, two teams are starting to separate themselves. Sadly, neither of them are the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas is now two games in the loss column behind both the Eagles and the Commanders. Washington pulled off a miracle win on Sunday on the last play …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

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 …

Dan Quinn having early success in NFC East race 4

Washington takes command in the NFC East

Prior to the start of this season, if you had the Washington Commanders in sole possession of first place in the NFC East after four weeks, there would have been one universal reaction. You’re out of your mind. Yet here we are after four weeks of NFL football and look who stands alone atop of the …

3 Positive Takeaways: Cowboys win over Giants gives some hope 2

3 Positive Takeaways: Cowboys win over Giants gives some hope

The tension in the air surrounding the Dallas Cowboys can be cut through like a knife through some Texas brisket on a lovely summer evening. Starting the season 1-2 was not in the Cowboys’ plans, and falling to 1-3 on the season with a loss to a team Dak Prescott has defeated 12 straight times as …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.