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Cowboys running back Javonte Williams pointing towards the sky honoring God.

Cowboys Run Game Has to Cash In on Packers Injuries

Who all’s tired of seeing the Cowboys hand the ball off to Javonte Williams just to see the offense use the next two downs passing the ball to make up for the…

October 16, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Christian Parker Isn’t Meeting His Own Standard in Dallas

Christian Parker told us he would build the Dallas Cowboys’ defense around his players. After five games, opponents look more comfortable attacking it than the Cowboys look playing it. Let’s go back…

October 10, 2026, 6:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Cowboys vs Buccaneers: 5 Keys to Victory

I don’t want anyone overlooking this 0-4 Buccaneers team. I don’t know if you know this or not, but every Buccaneers game this season has been decided by seven points or less,…

October 8, 2026, 8:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 26′ Defense: What Improved in the Texans Win?

I wanted so badly to come out of the Texans game feeling better about this defense. After allowing 30 points and needing Dak Prescott to go win it late in the game,…

October 5, 2026, 8:00 am

Game Coverage

by Bryson Treece

Surviving the October Gauntlet: How 4 Games Will Define Dallas’ Division Hopes

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2026 season is still in its infancy, but it won’t be long before the pressure starts to ramp up for Brian Schottenheimer and his roster. America’s Team has lofty…

September 24, 2026, 7:00 am

Game Coverage

by Bryson Treece

The Threat in Rio: The Weakness Dallas Must Fix Before Facing Baltimore

After a disappointing Week 1 defeat to the New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys got themselves off the mark in the 2026 season against the Washington Commanders. Brian Schottenheimer cannot afford to…

September 23, 2026, 7:00 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

New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker smiles alongside head coach Brian Schottenheimer during an introductory news conference.

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys 26′ Defense: Blueprint vs. Reality

Christian Parker told us months ago what he wanted the Dallas Cowboys defense to be. Stop the run, affect the quarterback, win early downs, and get off the field. That was the…

September 15, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

What the Cowboys’ Box Score Is Missing in 2 Preseason Games

Two preseason games are enough to start seeing things that aren’t included in the box score. Maybe not enough to know if Dallas fixed every problem from last year, but enough snaps…

August 26, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Seattle’s Defense Showed the Cowboys the Way in 2026

I’ve watched enough playoff football to know this truth never changes: when the games tighten and mistakes stack, defenses decide who survives. Seattle proved this point. You can score points all season,…

February 10, 2026, 8:00 am

University at Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock (2) calls a play against Troy at UB Stadium.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Prospect: Red Murdock, a Buffalo Linebacker Cowboys Fans Should Know

I’ll be honest, when I first saw the name Red Murdock pop up on draft boards, I had to look him up. He is not a Power Five name, not showing up…

January 26, 2026, 8:00 am

Illinois football player wearing an orange helmet and navy uniform with number 17 stands on the field with arms crossed during a game.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Gabe Jacas Is My Quiet Favorite Edge Fit for the 2026 Cowboys

Every draft, there’s one player I end up defending more than anyone else. This year, that player is Gabe Jacas, and he’s quietly one of my favorite EDGE fits for the Dallas…

January 17, 2026, 8:00 am

Front Office

by Cody Warren

The Defense’s Failures Highlight Matt Eberflus’ Move Upstairs

I didn’t need the latest numbers to know something was wrong with this defense. I saw it every week in the same moments that kept deciding games—third down, red zone, and late…

December 19, 2025, 6:00 am

Game Coverage

by Richard Paolinelli

Relentless attack is how Detroit beat the Cowboys run defense

After the bye week additions of Quinnen Williams and Logan Wilson, along with the return of DeMarvion Overshown, the Cowboys’ run defense looked impenetrable. They shut down Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders.…

December 8, 2025, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Production Over Perception: Kenneth Murray Will Start in Dallas

When I heard the Cowboys added Kenneth Murray in free agency, I thought he looked like a physical, scheme-fit at linebacker for Matt Eberflus. When Dallas later added Logan Wilson, I thought…

December 7, 2025, 6:00 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

NFL

by Cody Warren

The 2025 Chiefs May Be the Most Complete Team in the NFL

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to be one of the most statistically balanced teams in the NFL, even if their record does not show the balance. Using statistics from several different statistical…

November 24, 2025, 10:00 am

Dallas Cowboys football players in white uniforms on the field during a game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys’ Third-Down Meltdown: Wilson and Williams Bring Relief

The Cowboys rank 32nd in third-down defense at 52.6%. Here’s how Logan Wilson and Quinnen Williams can help Dallas finally get off the field. The Struggle on Third Down The Dallas Cowboys’…

November 10, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Bye Week observations from a hopeful Cowboys fan

At 3-5-1, the Dallas Cowboys find themselves in unfamiliar territory, searching for answers at the halfway point of a disappointing season. The bye week offers a rare moment for reflection, and as…

November 8, 2025, 10:44 am

A professional football player wearing the Las Vegas Raiders uniform with tattoos on his torso and arms, celebrating during an NFL game on the field.

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

A Maxx Crosby Trade Makes the Cowboys Elite in 2025

NFL teams are reportedly calling the Raiders about Maxx Crosby. If the Cowboys entered the mix, his complete skill set could finally fix Dallas’ defensive front. Raiders Fielding Calls on Maxx Crosby…

October 10, 2025, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Jadeveon Clowney: A Star Who Will Get 1 Star on His Helmet

The Dallas Cowboys made headlines this week when free-agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney visited The Star in Frisco. Clowney met with the coaching staff, toured the facility, and even watched practice, a…

September 12, 2025, 10:00 am

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Run Defense

Cowboys Run Game Has to Cash In on Packers Injuries

Christian Parker Isn’t Meeting His Own Standard in Dallas

Cowboys vs Buccaneers: 5 Keys to Victory

Cowboys 26′ Defense: What Improved in the Texans Win?

Surviving the October Gauntlet: How 4 Games Will Define Dallas’ Division Hopes

The Threat in Rio: The Weakness Dallas Must Fix Before Facing Baltimore

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

The Cowboys 26′ Defense: Blueprint vs. Reality

What the Cowboys’ Box Score Is Missing in 2 Preseason Games

Seattle’s Defense Showed the Cowboys the Way in 2026

2026 NFL Draft Prospect: Red Murdock, a Buffalo Linebacker Cowboys Fans Should Know

Gabe Jacas Is My Quiet Favorite Edge Fit for the 2026 Cowboys

The Defense’s Failures Highlight Matt Eberflus’ Move Upstairs

Relentless attack is how Detroit beat the Cowboys run defense

Production Over Perception: Kenneth Murray Will Start in Dallas

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

The 2025 Chiefs May Be the Most Complete Team in the NFL

Cowboys’ Third-Down Meltdown: Wilson and Williams Bring Relief

Bye Week observations from a hopeful Cowboys fan

A Maxx Crosby Trade Makes the Cowboys Elite in 2025

Jadeveon Clowney: A Star Who Will Get 1 Star on His Helmet

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