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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 …

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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

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

Did these nine minutes just save the Cowboys’ season?

Did these 9 minutes just save the Cowboys’ season?

For 51 minutes on Sunday afternoon, it looked like the tank was in and then the final nine minutes played out. You are not alone this morning if you’re still trying to process the final 540 seconds of the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 win. Just imagine what the Washington Commanders are going through right now. With the …

Richard Paolinelli

Richard Paolinelli

The football player in the white jersey, looking slightly upset, prepares to throw a pass as a determined Commanders player in a red jersey rapidly approaches.

Cowboys win in shocking 34-26 upset over Commanders in Week 12

For the first time since October 6th, the headlines will read “Cowboys win.” In one of the craziest games you will ever see, Dallas pulled off a 34-26 upset over the Washington Commanders. With this wild win, the Cowboys have snapped a 5-game losing streak. That was seriously the weirdest NFL game I have seen. From …

Mark Heaney

Mark Heaney

Cowboys Headlines - Washington Redskins Officially Release Robert Griffin III

Cowboys must lock in to avoid repeating history vs Washington

The Dallas Cowboys have not played to the standards that we are accustomed to in 2024. Injuries, a stagnant offense, and a sieve of a defense have all contributed to their 3-7 record thus far. It doesn’t get any easier either. Dallas travels to Washington this week to take on a Commanders team who are playing …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.

Big plays were each preceded by underrated key moments in Cowboys win 2

Week 12 Injury Report: Cowboys welcome return of All-Pro player

Week 12 is here, and the Dallas Cowboys are now playing for a draft position, but that does not mean players are not playing hard, because some are, but they are just to hurt, poorly coached, etc. to win football games this season. This week Dallas will travel to Washington to take on the Commanders, a …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

Dan Quinn having early success in NFC East race 4

Cowboys might be seeing ghosts Sunday against Washington

Crazy to think week 12 is already here, and watching Cowboys football is just not fun this season. Right when you think they can’t go below your exceptions, they do it every single week. Now, as they get ready for the game on a short week, they have to figure out how to not even win …

Shane Taylor

Shane Taylor

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 …

Football player resting a gloved hand on a Dallas Cowboys helmet lying on the turf.

3 Cowboys Who Could End Up in Trade Rumors

The trade market could be hot this year, as Cowboy fans have seen a few teams improve while the Cowboys wallow in mediocrity. Rumors will fly around like mosquitoes on a warm summer night, but will the Cowboys get involved? Over the last several seasons, the Cowboys have not made any big trades, and if the …

Cody Warren

Cody Warren

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

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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 …

Mario Herrera Jr.

Mario Herrera Jr.